Pillai College of Architecture Infrastructure Details & Reviews ,Panvel, Mumbai

Pillai College of Architecture is equipped with modern and spacious infrastructure facilities to help students have a comfortable atmosphere. The campus has enough labs with modern amenities to help students in their studies and research. The administrative infrastructure is also designed in a way which promotes healthy communication between students and teachers. Students can explore the details of campus below:

Academic Infrastructure: The institute is spread across 252.95 sq. mts, 247.5 Sq. Mts., 224 Sq. Mts. & 166 Sq. 65.10 Mts. each on various levels from the ground floor to the fourth floor. There are seven studios, of which 2 are for BArch, 2 for MArch for each from 1st to 5th year. In each studio, there are enough tables, with imperial size drawing boards & stools and a projector with screen, white & black boards, and lockers for storage. All the studios have wi-fi and internet cable connectivity with enough plug points to connect their laptops.

Workshop and Labs: PiCA has developed its entire infrastructure around laboratories and workshops. The institute has a Computer Lab, Environmental Lab & Services Lab, Building Services Lab, Lighting and Acoustic Lab, Construction Lab & Material Museum, Surveying Lab, Centre of Excellence in Future Studies, Research and Innovation Centre, Model-Making Workshop, Carpentry Workshops, Printing and Laser Cutting Workshop (Maker studio). These workshops and labs are designed in such a way as to provide students with enough knowledge and expertise in their respective fields.

Administration: Principal’s Office including Lounge for Visitors and Conference Room is located on the second floor and is spread across 26.5 sq. mtrs. There is an attached conference room which is used to conduct faculty meetings, discussions, briefings for juries, and meetings with guests. The room has top-notch ICT facilities such as a Projector, portable mic and speaker, WiFi and LAN connections. The staff rooms are located on five floors along with studios.  All staff rooms have one desktop computer with LAN and WIFI connection along with one printer for smooth functioning of the work. This space is also utilized for discussions with the students if needed.

Sports and Cultural Facilities: The institute has enough sports and cultural facilities to help students with recreational activities. There is a multi-purpose facility room in the institute that accommodates Carom Boards, Table Tennis and Chess etc. Spread across 976.sq.mt, there is an indoor badminton court. An Olympic-level rifle shooting range is also situated on the campus. Also, the institute features a versatile synthetic floor multi-purpose sports ground, catering to various games like basketball, football, tennis, and volleyball. There is a Gymnasium, a Stilt Area, an atrium, an auditorium and other facilities which provide enough space for students to explore their athletic and artistic side.

Canteen: The canteen at the campus is known as EPIC café which occupies a spacious area of 428 sq. mt. and is a shared facility. It serves as an integral part of student life, where students can engage in conversations and discussions on various topics, relieving stress and rejuvenating themselves.