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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]
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.
A photo story by Ar. Yash Shah showcasing some of the works by Goan architect Gerard da Cunha, who uses local materials and traditional techniques. See examples of his projects such as House of Goa Museum, playschool and Shiksha Niketan.
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Learn about the unique Indo-Portuguese architecture of Goa at this museum created by Gerard da Cunha, a reputed architect and local. Explore the collection of doors, windows, tiles, furniture, photos, maps and more that showcase the Goan identity and culture.
Jul 15, 2020 · Gerard Da Cunha. When he was a third-year student of Architecture at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, Gerard took a one year break to travel to Kerala and assist the famous architect, Laurie Baker the renowned ‘Gandhi 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.
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’.
