BAUfabrique paraACADEMY · Navi Mumbai

Architecture, art and the city, taught seriously outside the university.

Courses, workshops, field studies and public lectures in art history, architecture, urbanism and design, for students, practising architects, teachers and the merely curious.

Convened in 2026 by BAUfabrique with DesignWorks. No degrees, no entrance exam, and no assumption that you already know.

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What we offer

Courses

In person and online: art history, architecture, architecture education, urbanism and design.

Lectures and master-classes

Workshops, lectures and master-classes by industry experts.

Certificates

Certification programmes for professional development.

Capacity building

Programmes for design professionals and teachers.

For institutions →

We also make digital content: educational videos and documentaries, podcasts with thought leaders, and interactive e-learning modules.

Opening soon

Business of PracticeCertificateIn person

A studio corner with a cane chair and plants by the window

Building a Practice

For architects and interior designers in their first years of independent work.

Date: 5–8 Feb 27
Time: 10:00
Where: Navi Mumbai
Entry: ₹ 25,000

A studio library with architectural models on the table

Business of PracticeLaunch event

Announcing BAUfabrique

19 Dec 26 · 2 hours · 40 seats

The opening evening, led by the DesignWorks team, with both founders present. We say what this is, introduce the first season, and open the Business of Practice certificate for booking on the night.