The Architects Engineers & Surveyors Association (AESA), Pune, is a unique organisation of Architects, Civil and Structural Engineers, Builders, Developers and Contractors based in Pune, working together to improve the QUALITY of building design and construction, educating students of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and providing civic and social services to the local Authorities and citizen of Pune. AESA was established in 1970 and celebrated its 50 years Golden Jubilee in 2020.
AESA is a Civic and Social Charitable Organisation born out of an agitation in the PUBLIC interest. When Architects and Engineers, Developers and Builders in Pune found that the Authorities were arbitrary, partial, and biased in the application of Rules and Regulations to building projects in Pune, all involved in the construction industry came together to raise a common voice against the local Municipal Authorities in the interest of the people of Pune. This event in 1970 was a momentous one, as it created this unique organisation of construction industry professionals all working towards a common cause of better service to the people.
AESA was duly registered as a Society with a primary Objective to run the Institution for the diffusion of knowledge of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and its allied Engineering branches related to Construction, to the citizen of Pune. Educating the common citizen in various aspects of Architectural Design and Planning, Structural Safety, Government directives for Services like Wastes and Garbage management, Rights and Obligations as a citizen, etc. is a social and civic initiative of AESA, which is implemented through various public presentation seminars and conferences every year.
Legacy
The 1970s were very important years in the history of architectural practice. Conventional practice in the field was in a fluid state and times were about to change. It was the dawn of the modern era of professional architectural and engineering practice. The world was opening up, several architects and engineers were increasingly going abroad for education and it was a time to absorb and imbibe the huge advancements taking place nationally and internationally in the twin fields. In 1972, the Architects Act came into existence. Information and a common forum were the vital need of the times, especially to ensure that the profession’s clean and respected image would be intact.
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At this crucial juncture, a few visionaries and genuine lovers of design and engineering came together and pooled in their common passion for a new world founded on the principles of sharing, pure ethics, and the dynamics of the field. These visionaries founded the AESA. This voluntary body of professionals continues its noble work by virtue of intent of work, sincerity of purpose, and the pure goal being working towards the bright future of all design and engineering professionals in Pune. Milestones in AESA History: 1970- AESA is formed. Subsequently, the Constitution is drafted. In 2020, AESA will complete fifty years since its formation.
OBJECTIVES of AESA
As per the Memorandum of the Association - includes the following civic, social, and academic activities for professional members and public:
- To run institutions for the diffusion of knowledge in Architectural and Civil Engineering and its allied Engineering branches related to Construction.
- To organise and run Libraries in subjects useful for Architects and Civil Engineers and also to make them available to the members of the Public, on such terms as the Governing Body of the Association may decide from time to time.
- To seek Affiliation in India, or out of India, with the Institutes of Architects and or Engineers and other bodies / Associations having objects like those of this Association. AESA is now closely associated with the Indian Institute of Architects – a National professional body of Architects, and local Associations and Organisations like PACA and PCERF to promote Architecture and Civil Engineering amongst the people.
- To make representations to Civic Authorities – local / state / central / international / governmental or Quasi-governmental – and other bodies in connection with matters of interests to the members of the Association, and to seek redressal of their grievances.
- To strive for the welfare of Members of the Association, and, for the said purpose, to propagate the knowledge of Techno-Commercial, Environmental and Structural Arts, Science and technology, and, to impress upon the Public at large, the importance thereof, as also to make representations to various governmental semi-Governmental, local or other bodies or authorities, for the Profession in general, and for the Members of the Association, in particular.
- To collect donations, subscriptions, to obtain grants from National or International Governmental or Quasi-Governmental Authorities, or private bodies, or individuals, for the purpose of achievement of the Objectives of the Association.
- To provide financial assistance, and, to supply expertise and knowledge to Members, and also to finance or assist in any Research, Discoveries or Inventions or any type of intellectual property generation, undertaken by any member or members of the Association or others for furtherance of knowledge of Architecture or of Civil Engineering or of allied subjects, and also to give financial assistance by way of donations, grants, subsidies or otherwise to institutions, disseminating knowledge or instructions in Architecture or Civil Engineering or allied subjects.
- To publish Periodicals pamphlets, brochures, journals, and educational books in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or allied subjects through print media or through electronic media as also to give contributions of financial assistance to any bodies or persons producing publications or pamphlets of such nature. Accordingly, AESA has been publishing an educational periodic Journal / Magazine called KALP for members.
- To collect funds, acquire properties, Purchase, Lease or Hire, construct or Otherwise land and or building in whole or in part any movable and immovable property or right or privileges therein necessary or convenient and borrow or raise money from Bank and/or from any financial institution for achievement of the purpose and objectives of the Association, and deploy them in such manner as the Association considers desirable, consistent with the aims and objectives of the Association.
- To organise public Lectures, Symposiums, Conferences, Exhibitions and other events for furtherance or diffusion of knowledge and information to the people, relating to Architectural, scientific and Civil Engineering subjects, as also for acquiring knowledge and information relating to aesthetical / comfortable living for the people.
- To carry out competition/s amongst members for their work in the field of academic research, design, and construction, and get it evaluated from eminent juries and accordingly give awards to winning members and to their work in public functions.
- To felicitate professional members in public functions for lifetime contribution in the field of construction and felicitate members who have made outstanding contributions or performance at the National and International level.
In accordance with the defined objectives, AESA instituted an annual competition and awards for excellence in design and construction to be given to the TEAM creating outstanding buildings in various categories like Residential, Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial. The AESA Awards, instituted in 1995, celebrated its 25 years in 2020.
For twenty-nine years now, the Annual AESA Awards have helped to promote excellence in the design and construction of buildings in our cities. An exhibition of the competition entries is also organised in the public interest to increase awareness of good design and elevate the quality standard of construction.
Every year, AESA also felicitates and honours one senior Architect and one senior Civil Engineer with the AESA Lifetime Achievement Award for their valuable contribution to Architecture and Civil Engineering. Recognition of outstanding work has helped to motivate many young professionals in Architecture and Engineering to perform better.
On its Golden Jubilee, AESA has decided to extend and promote its aims and objectives amongst the students of Architecture and Civil Engineering to create an exemplary future generation of professionals, in the interest of our country.
AESA works as a non-profit social and charitable organisation, with voluntary services from practicing Architects and Engineers, and voluntary financial support from philanthropists and construction industry professionals.
In its FIFTY-FOUR years of service to the community in general, and professional Architects, Engineers, & Licenced Surveyors in particular, AESA has achieved the stature of an organisation dedicated to the promotion of ethical practices amongst professionals and has helped in elevating the quality standards of life, creation of awareness and spread of knowledge in the common people about design and construction.
The current officer bearers of AESA are President Er. Parag Lakade, Vice-President Ar. Rajiv Raje, Chairman Ar. Mahesh Bangad, Hon. Secretary Ar. Sanjay Tasgaonkar & Hon. Treasurer Ar. Hemant Khire. The AESA Executive committee comprises of practicing Architects, Engineers, and academicians with a good mix of experience & youth. AESA has its office in Pune, with an established database of practicing Professionals from across India. For More details about AESA, scan the QR Code. You can also write to AESA at aesapune@gmail.com.
