Study tour to Kozhikode broadens design sensibilities of Interior Design student

Excursion to Kozhikode was an unforgettable learning experience for our Interior Design students with immersive experiences at an architectural firm C-EARTH, an art café Guddham, Design Ashram, Karaparambha government school, Kochi Biennale Students’ exhibition, Jew Town, Sea: A Boiling Vessel – a multidisciplinary art exhibition, Mocha Art Cafe and Ginger House Museum Hotel – home to gorgeous artefacts.

Students were excited to meet Mr. Rejive Manuel, Director of an architectural firm C-EARTH who explained the importance of sustainability in terms of materiality and design. A few conservation projects executed by the firm were presented by their team to discuss and review the design philosophy. A walk-through of their lush gardens made students understand the value of medical plants.

Students also visited two iconic places on Gujarati street: Guddham – an art cafe displaying a plethora of antiques and Design Ashram – a 100-year old studio conceptualised as a community space around a courtyard conveying the essence of their designs. They also visited Design Ashram’s award winning project – Karaparambha government school that makes the process of learning enjoyable through the environment. At the Bosch Experience Centre designed by C Earth architects, students were guided through the home appliances section by the owner Mr. Thomas. The young designers of ISDI also explored the Kochi Biennale Students’ exhibition across various locations, Mocha Art Cafe which hosted a multi-artist exhibition, the Ginger House Museum Hotel- home to gorgeous artefacts, Sea: A Boiling Vessel- a multidisciplinary art and walked through the Jew Town – Synagogue, Spice Market, various cafes, art galleries.

They explored local sites like Mishkal masjid- one of the oldest mosques in the region, Kaddalas Cafe which overlooks the Kozhikode beach, Tali Shiva Temple, Kozhikode, Perfume Museum, must-do eateries like Paragon restaurant, Kashi Art Cafe, Pandhals and French Toast, street shopping, evening Kathakali performance and traditional Saadya meal. The overall experience helped to further enhance their design sensibilities by connecting them to the local history, art, culture and food.