Mumbai: VESCOA (Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture), a leading institute of architecture, has partnered with rat[LAB] to provide students with hands-on exposure through real-time projects in the field of computational design or similar technology-related domains. The collaboration aims to strengthen VESCOA’s practice-oriented learning approach by enabling students to work on real-world challenges alongside industry experts.
This industry-academia partnership is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and on-ground application, equipping students with the skills and perspective required to navigate the evolving demands of the architecture and design.
The collaboration has been formalized between representatives from VESCOA and rat[LAB], with a shared focus on integrating practical exposure into academic learning. Through this initiative, students will gain experience across areas such as computational design & parametric design, and Artificial Intelligence in architecture, while engaging directly with live projects and case-based assignments. A total of 100 students from VESCOA are expected to participate, providing them with valuable industry insights and hands-on learning opportunities.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Anand Achari, Principal, VESCOA, said, “Practical exposure is essential in shaping future architects, as it enables students to engage with real-world challenges beyond the classroom. Collaborations like these help build stronger problem-solving capabilities using advanced technologies and ensure students are better prepared for professional practice in this digital era.”
Ar. Sushant Verma, Founder, rat[LAB], added, “This collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening the role of computational and parametric design education within architectural academia. Through this partnership, students will gain access to cutting-edge tools, workflows, and methodologies that bridge the gap between design exploration and real-world execution.”
VESCOA has consistently focused on application-driven learning and continues to build industry linkages to enhance student outcomes. The institute has collaborated with organizations such as Folds Design Studio, IFC, USGBC, IGBC, and EDS, and integrates practical modules and industry interactions into its curriculum to ensure a well-rounded and industry-aligned learning experience.
About VESCOA
Vivekanand Education Society, or as popularly known as, VES, had humble beginnings in the year 1962. As per the vision of the social worker and founder, Shri Hashu Advani, VES runs a total of 26 institutions in the city of Mumbai, where quality education is imparted to all.
VES has grown into a massive ecosystem for education, which includes Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD courses in domains such as Architecture, Technology, Business Management, Polytechnic, Pharmacy, Law, to name a few. Owing to its rich culture of one-point focus on learning, VES is today a vibrant community of over 23,000 students enrolling every year and hundreds of faculty, staff, and alumni. The VES College of Architecture is proud to be a part of the large VES family. The focus of VESCOA is towards developing socio-cultural, environmental, technological, aesthetic, and philosophical values in Architectural education. Creating a favourable environment for learning, innovation, integration, & leadership has been the key emphasis of the institute.
At VESCOA, students are encouraged to participate actively in live projects through the Research Cell. VESCOA is focusing on collaborative working with the students, teachers, and professionals towards key areas like learning, realization, discovery, engagement, integration, and becoming leaders in society. The college is working towards empowering the students to engage with society, along with nature and the built environment around them. Here, Students are engaged in enriching their knowledge, keeping the values of the traditional system, and working towards experimentation and innovation.
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