Magsaysay Awardee T. M. Krishna Inaugurates ASADI’s School of Spatial Ecologies

KOCHI: Renowned Carnatic musician and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee T. M. Krishna inaugurated the ‘School of Spatial Ecologies’  at the Vyttila campus of the Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations (ASADI). Speaking at the event, T. M. Krishna highlighted that traditional architectural practices are evolving rapidly, and in an era where climate change profoundly impacts all living beings, establishing academic programs and research opportunities centered on land, water, and infrastructure is vital for the future.

Presiding over the ceremony, Tripunithura Municipal Chairman P. L. Babu oversaw the event, which also hosted ASADI’s graduation ceremony, while Deepak Joy MLA inaugurated the cultural confluence (‘Samskarika Sangamam’). Prof. Ar. B. R. Ajit, Chairman, ASADI, emphasized that the School will prioritize research addressing the complex urban challenges of South Asia, focusing on the interplay between culture, climate, land, water, and living ecologies to nurture a new generation of climate-conscious architects. The event was attended by ASADI CEO Ammu Ajit, Principal Dr. Soumini Raja, Vice Principals Ar. Anitha Menedal and Neethu Davis, Mahatma Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) D. Mavoothu, Head of the Architecture Department at RIT Kottayam and Council of Architecture Member Dr. Binumol Tom, Ward Councillor A. P. Anil Kumar, and Devi Ajith.