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ENTRY OF FOREIGN ARCHITECTS IN INDIASince 1900s
Changing landscapes acrossA BACKGROUNDGlobalizationTechnology
improvementsBlurring of boundaries Specialized niche markets-
seeking specialization with regard to typologyDownturn of economies
of countries abroadRapidly expanding Indian real estate
economiesReciprocation- opportunities for Indian architects
abroadCOA GuidelinesProject specific permission of the Central
Government to practice in India (MHRD, Labor and Home Ministry) on
the advice of COARegister with the COA as per Architects Act
1972Follow the laws of landRegistered in their country of originRBI
regulations and TaxationsThe case of RSP Architects, SingaporeThe
tiff between Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) and
COAEconomic factorsRevenue- MNCs entering IndiaInternational
recognition for the country
FORThreat to livelihood of local playersThe capacity of Indian
architects to take on complex responsibilities have been
provenReducing opportunitiesPushed to meager projectsUnder-utilized
talents
AGAINSTUnifying global architectural aestheticsEra of
confusionismBringing together various architectural stylesIndia
becoming a part of the global architectural movement
FORThe Indian IdentityInstalling the West in the EastLack of
appreciation of the crafts of building, largely prevalent in Indian
architectsIgnoring environmental clearancesLack of understanding of
social requirementsAGAINSTLandmark spaces and BrandingProjects
become focal points in the urban fabric- star power and
international qualityBranding due to foreign collaborations are an
added incentive for buyersA new aesthetic always stands out of the
norm
FORFamiliarityLoss of an architectural identity of the
placeDisrupted skylineLack of sense of place and
contextAGAINSTBringing in New ProcessesTried and tested
processesExchange of information- creates an opportunity for
professionals from varied fields with regard to construction to
interact in an international forumExposure to international
standardUnderstanding and application of global materials
FORMismatch of proposed and available techIndian construction
technology is not at par with the best International
level.Assumption of acquiring similar qualityWhat is conceived is
not achievedUltimate suffering of the building and the user
AGAINSTExperienceThe ability to handle large projects Innovation at
various scalesFORMade in India? But designed by foreignNot workable
in most cases- hire localsForeign Indian collaborations often
violates the Act and undermines the discipline of
architecture.Local architects sign the submission drawings for
planning permitsThe local architects carry the liability for the
project, even when they are not legitimate authors of the
designAGAINSTPromoting strong bonds- Indias role in international
forums: reciprocationPromotes tie-upsPromotes a good relation with
countries abroadEconomic and social bonds are hence
strengthenedIndian architects may also be included in important
global architectural summitsIndian architects get reciprocated:
opportunities abroadFORScope for Indian architects abroadThe
capacity of Indian architects to take on complex responsibilities
has been provenHowever the reciprocation has not been very good
till dateIt is essential that international bodies like RIBA, and
regulatory bodies in USA, Europe, UK, Singapore, etc recognize an
equitable reciprocal arrangement of equivalence of Registered
Architects in India
NEED TO SHOW GREATER INTERESTAGAINSTMulti-cultural
dimensionIndian firms get an opportunity to understand and respond
to different work cultures
FORHundred Hands+Allies & Morrison
Hundred Hands+Allies & Morrison
Allies & Morrison+Hundred Hands
Hundred Hands+Allies & Morrison
Schwartz Architects + GenslerChennai Airport
Fallen!
Schwartz Architects + GenslerChennai Airport
The JudgementIt will help us in some ways, it will also harm us
in some ways. Ultimately the fittest will survive
