Course

Structure of Training

Duration: Minimum 16 weeks (full-time, 5–6 days/week).
Mentorship:

• External Mentor: Licensed Architect (by Council of Architecture, India) in the host firm (min. 10 years of professional experience).
• Internal Mentor: Faculty advisor to monitor progress and review.

Roles & Responsibilities of the Intern

Interns are expected to be actively involved in:

1. Design & Conceptual Development

• Assisting in preparing conceptual sketches, 3D models, and design iterations.
• Researching precedents and compiling design references.

2. Client & Consultant Coordination
   • Attending client meetings to understand project requirements.
   • Assisting in liaison with consultants: structural, MEP, interior, landscape, and contractors.
   • Preparing presentation drawings & reports for meetings.
3. Working Drawings & Documentation
   • Drafting architectural working drawings: plans, sections, elevations, details.
   • Assisting in preparation of BOQs, specifications, and tender documentation.
   • Understanding building by-laws and regulatory drawings.
4. Site Exposure
   • Conducting regular site visits with architects/engineers.
   • Documenting construction progress with notes and photographs.
   • Observing quality control, materials handling, and site coordination.
5. Project Management & Office Operations
   • Exposure to project scheduling, vendor interactions, and procurement processes.
   • Understanding professional ethics, contracts, and fee structures.

Deliverables during Internship

1. Daily Logbook:
   1. A record of tasks completed, meetings attended, site visits and key learnings (signed weekly by the office mentor).
2. Monthly Progress Reports:
   1. Submitted to the internal faculty mentor with summary of work completed and reflections.
3. Final Internship Portfolio:
   To be submitted at the end of training, including:
   1. Introduction to the firm: structure, specializations, notable projects.
   2. Detailed documentation of contributions: design iterations, drawings, BOQs, specifications, presentation decks.
   3. Site visit reports: with photos, sketches, and analysis.
   4. Reflections on client/consultant interactions: insights into teamwork and communication.
   5. Learning outcomes: technical, managerial, and professional growth.
4. Viva-Voce:
   1. Final evaluation based on portfolio and oral presentation to an internal jury.

Course Objectives

• To provide real-world exposure to architectural practice through structured training in a professional firm.
• To enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical design, documentation and site processes.
• To familiarize students with project workflows: from concept to construction, including coordination with consultants and clients.
• To build professional skills: communication, teamwork, and responsibility in a practice environment.
• To develop the ability to reflect on professional experience through documentation and critical analysis.

Course Outcomes

Evaluation Pattern

Reading Material

1. Professional Practice, Roshan Namavati.
2. The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, AIA.
3. Construction Management and Contracting, Clough, Sears & Segner.
4. COA Guidelines for Architectural Internship.