Bishop Jerome Institute – School of Architecture & Design is proud to announce a significant academic milestone achieved by faculty member Ar. Vinayakan Ashokan, Associate Professor at the School of Architecture & Design, Kollam, Kerala.

Ar. Vinayakan Ashokan represented the institution at the International Conference on Global Research & Innovation (ICGRI 2026), held on October 10, 2026, in Singapore. The conference was organized by Saveetha University (SIMATS), Chennai, India.

Key Details of the Research Work

  • Paper Title: "A Shape Grammar Approach on Interpreting Indigenous Knowledge Systems through Temple Theatre Architecture of Kerala"

  • Presenter: Ar. Vinayakan Ashokan, Associate Professor

  • Event: International Conference on Global Research & Innovation (ICGRI 2026)

  • Date & Location: October 10, 2026 | Singapore

  • Organizing University: Saveetha University (SIMATS), Chennai

  • Publication & Indexing: Accepted for Scopus Publication in conference proceedings, in association with Springer.

Celebrating Academic Excellence

The research explores computational and grammatical frameworks—specifically shape grammar—to analyze and interpret the rich traditional design principles of Kerala's temple theatre architecture. By bridging indigenous heritage with modern analytical methods, this work highlights the depth and globally relevant scope of architectural research happening at Bishop Jerome Institute.

Adding to this milestone, the paper has been accepted for Scopus-indexed publication in association with world-renowned publisher Springer.

The management, principal, faculty, and students of Bishop Jerome Institute extend their heartfelt congratulations to Ar. Vinayakan Ashokan on this remarkable international recognition.