Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is witnessing a significant transformation in its real estate landscape. With the launch of the Masters in Architecture (Real Estate Development) program, the city is poised to benefit from a new generation of professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge to drive sustainable and innovative development.
Thakur School of Architecture & Planning, Kandivali, Mumbai launched pioneering program of Masters in real estate development as an autonomous institution affiliated with university of mumbai. The Masters in Architecture (Real Estate Development) program is designed to address the growing demand for professionals who can navigate the complexities of real estate development, balancing economic, social, and environmental considerations. This program is particularly relevant in Mumbai, where redevelopment projects are reshaping the city’s aging housing stock and transforming it into modern, sustainable living spaces.
The program was launched by Principal Dhiraj Salhotra and the Vice principal Purvi Kakkad, by briefing on the background and the relevance to the industry. The program was supported by industry experts representing various important organizations of the real estate segment. Prof. Ar. Durgesh Shanbhag briefed the gathering about the detailed contents and the focus of the syllabus in the business acument of the real estate. Ar. Amol Shimpi with his vast experience in the real estate industry and being the force behind setting up the syllabus for the program opined that ‘The program aptly aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to navigate these challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the real estate sector.’ Ar. Anand Karekar, Ar. Sunil Jain, Ar. Tushar Sali shared their industry experience and offered to support the program as it promised to fill the industry gap. Engineer Pragnesh Trivedi with his vast experience from the domain of real estate and masters in planning from CEPT expressed his support for the program and listed the opportunities that the students could gain from it.
– Real estate development companies: Working on projects that transform Mumbai’s aging housing stock into modern, sustainable living spaces.
– Architecture firms: Specializing in real estate development and urban planning projects.
– Government agencies: Working on policy-making and regulatory frameworks for real estate development.
– Sustainability consulting: Helping developers and builders integrate sustainable practices into their projects.
Ar.Sumit Maity, an expert in the domain of BIM and use of latest softwares to plan, organize and monitor projects expressed the significance of the subject being part of the curriculum and the enrichment, that it could bring to the profession at large.
The launch of the Masters in Architecture (Real Estate Development) program in Mumbai marks a significant milestone in the city’s real estate landscape. By equipping professionals with the skills and knowledge to drive sustainable and innovative development, the program is poised to shape the future of Mumbai’s built environment.
By Prof. Ar.Dhiraj N. Salhotra
Principal
Thakur School of Architecture & Planning