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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]
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.
Every structure has been built concerning the local materials available and the nature of the land” -Gerard da Cunha. The three-story House of Goa Museum, recognised for its distinctive ship-like construction, is one of Gerard’s most popular works.
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’.
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.
The Houses of Goa Museum established by Gerard da Cunha in Porvorim displays a window, in which the shells have not lost their iridescence.
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. This museum in Goa have a strange but novel history.
