The Arcause Writers Collective – Bengaluru Edition will take place on March 23–24, 2026, at RV College of Architecture, Bengaluru. The two-day intensive workshop is organised by the Ethos Foundation and focuses on architectural writing and documentation.
The programme aims to build a network of architects, researchers, students, and journalists who are interested in documenting responsible design practices in India and expanding conversations around the built environment.
Event in a Glance
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Arcause Writers Collective – Bengaluru Edition |
| Organizer | Ethos Foundation |
| Dates | March 23–24, 2026 |
| Venue | RV College of Architecture, Bengaluru, India |
| Event Type | Architecture Writing and Documentation Workshop |
| Participants | 40 participants including architecture students, faculty and researchers |
| Key Speakers | Arup Ghosh and Subhro Saha |
| Workshop Themes | Architecture writing, sustainability, heritage, labour in construction, urban realities |
| Registration | https://ethosfoundation.in/arcause-writers-collective/ |
Building a Platform for Architecture Writing
The Arcause Writers Collective (AWC) is an initiative that encourages research-driven and field-informed writing about architecture. Rather than treating architecture only as visual culture, the collective focuses on the social, environmental, and cultural contexts that shape buildings and cities.
Through workshops and collaborative discussions, the programme promotes deeper engagement with architecture as a subject connected to everyday life, labour, and urban realities.
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Themes Explored During the Workshop
Participants in the Bengaluru session will explore several key themes that reflect current debates in architecture and urban development:
- Labour and dignity in construction
- Affordable and inclusive design
- Sustainability and material cultures
- Heritage and conservation
- Urban realities and everyday infrastructure
- Regional and vernacular narratives in architecture
These themes encourage participants to examine architecture through the lens of society, economy, and environment rather than purely design aesthetics.
Participants and Learning Format
The first in-person Bengaluru edition of the workshop will bring together around 40 participants, including architecture students, young faculty members, and alumni from RV College of Architecture and other institutions.
During the programme, participants will develop story ideas and writing frameworks while engaging in discussions, collaborative exercises, and documentation methods.
Sessions Led by Media Professionals
The workshop will feature sessions led by experienced media and communications professionals who will share insights on writing, storytelling, and publishing.
Key contributors include:
- Arup Ghosh, who spent nearly three decades working in corporate communications at ITC
- Subhro Saha, a journalist with more than 26 years of experience across publications including The Telegraph, The Statesman, Business Standard, and The Asian Age
Additional sessions will include a photography-led module on documentation and photo-essay development, as well as discussions on regional language writing in architecture, highlighting the importance of expanding architectural discourse beyond English.
Opportunities for Publication
Participants will develop article ideas and writing frameworks during the workshop. Selected works will be refined for publication across architecture, design, and urban platforms, helping emerging writers share stories about India’s built environment.
More information and registration details are available on the official Arcause Writers Collective page.
Takeaway
The Arcause Writers Collective – Bengaluru Edition reflects a growing interest in documenting architecture beyond visual representation. By focusing on field research, storytelling, and critical writing, the initiative aims to build a community of practitioners who can contribute thoughtful narratives about design, cities, and everyday infrastructure in India.
