Abhishek Dutta

Abhishek Dutta a Jadavpur University alumni, is an Indian architect, who received National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis by NIASA, Council of Architecture India in 2006 for his thesis on "Transformable Multi-functional Residence". His works were showcased in NDTV Goodtimes Next Big Thing show. After his Initial research with DTRL of DRDO on 'Strategic Shelters', he started his practice along with his classmate Susweta Dutta. He has been actively involved with Indian Institute of Architects, West Bengal Chapter. Presently he is the editor of the chapter. He has been teaching and giving lectures on architecture in Jadavpur University, Idea College of Architecture, Nashik, Amity University, Kolkata and many other institutes of repute. In 2015, He received Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contribution in IIA Activities.

In 2015, Abhishek was awarded the First Prize for Housing for Smart Cities, Housing Innovation Challenge 2015, by Saint-Gobain. His thoughts and designs have been recognised and well appreciated among the fraternity of Indian Architects and beyond. He is one of the founder partner of Kolkata-based award winning architectural studio Arcon Design. Abhishek has also been continuing his research on Sustainable habitat and affordable housing by means of semi-prefabrication and innovative 'functional package' of architectural spaces. He, along with his partner in Life and architecture, Susweta Dutta, have recently been nominated amongst top 50 next generation Indian architects by "Architects and Interiors India" Magazine.

Abhishek Dutta believes in dialogue between academics and research with professional practices in design innovation. He is a very keen observer of Design trends in alternative development and experimental Architecture.

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