Biography - Avikal

Thus let me live, unseen, unknown;
Thus unlamented let me die;
Steal from the world, and not a stone
Tell where I lie.-
-Alexander pope- "A Quiet Life"

He comes from the noble town of Allahabad- the literary or the white-collar hub of the India. He has lived his life on his terms from the time he took control of it. Paying heed to obligations and familial ties, his decisions have been his own, holding only himself responsible for the path he chose to tread. He is a person driven by a passionate force towards his goals, be it an immediate milestone such as the Berkeley design fellowship or a life-long commitment such as Architecture. Avikal does not see life as twofold as most people might- i.e. professional and personal. His profession is just as intimate and personal to him as his private life. He has always believed that everything exists interconnectedly, mysteriously, fitting its purpose in and relation to the environment. Thus, while conceptualizing Sparsha- our proposed contest , he felt this need to share this human bond fulfilled. Being in a profession that demands humane treatment, Sparsha saw us touching the homeless and the roadside dwellers, who now-a-days go untouched by the architectural profession. To him and his heart, Sparsha holds a truly undiluted place and faith. I hope this carries on to his future, as we are yet to enter the realm of COMPETITIVE architecture. But with simplicity and innocence so pure, his talents are bound to sparkle remarkably, as time prevails

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Anusha Narayanan