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Gerard da Cunha (born 1955) is an Indian architect based in Goa. He is the founder and principal architect of the architecture firm Architecture Autonomous. An alumnus of the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, he is known for utilizing locally available materials and traditional construction techniques in harmony with its ecosystem. [1]
I recently visited architect Gerrad da Cunha's office and few works by him on the weekend. Thought of sharing some insights. For those who don't know him, he is an architect based in Goa, known for his use of local site materials and unique traditional construction techniques.
Architect Gerard da Cunha of Architecture Autonomous is a person who lives totally by his green philosophy, including it in all of his projects, whether in their reaction to nature or the materials used in construction. Ar.Gerard da Cunha_©Zachariah.S.
Houses of Goa, a unique museum by reputed architect Gerard da Cunha, encapsulates for posterity the phenomenal outcome of the amalgamation of eastern and western architectural styles.
Mar 23, 2015 · Gerard da Cunha is a renowned Indian architect known for his unique projects across India utilizing natural stone. He received several national awards for his eco-friendly and site-specific designs. His Goa-based firm specializes in this type of architecture.
Jul 7, 2014 · “Houses of Goa”, a unique museum by reputed architect Gerard da Cunha, encapsulates for posterity the phenomenal outcome of the amalgamation of eastern and western architectural styles.
Conceptualised and built in 1997 by renowned architect Gerard de Cunha, Houses of Goa is a little museum situated in the village of Torda. The Museum houses the works of Mario Miranda and typical elements of Goan houses.
Apr 25, 2024 · Gerard da Cunha (born 1955) is an Indian architect based in Goa. He is the founder and principal architect of the architecture firm Architecture Autonomous. An alumnus of the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, he is known for utilizing locally available materials and traditional constructio
Nov 30, 2007 · Gerard da Cunha maintains his practice from the old Portuguese colony of Goa, which he considers has a novel history in that it was the site of the ‘first sustained encounter between the East and the West’.
This multilevel museum was created by well-known local architect Gerard da Cunha to illuminate the history of Goan architecture. Interesting displays on building practices and European and local design will change the way you see those old Goan homes.
