The discourse in Indian classrooms is infamously known to not spread beyond its four corners. But things are changing for the better where institutions, faculty and students are working on initiatives to take learning outside the classroom. One such endeavour by the students at Rizvi College of Architecture titled Walking Lab highlights the architectural magnificence of lesser-known areas in the city through heritage walks and art.

Facilitated by faculty member Esa Shaikh who teaches urban design at the school, and helmed by a student team, the ideation process for the project started taking shape in mid-December and walks with various experts commenced earlier this month. The first walk took place around the villages of Bandra.Post the walk, they proceeded to sketch structures they spotted along the way. "We also take note of how architecture affects people and their lifestyle. For instance, if you have a roof extension, it's likely that it will lead to a stall being set up, thereby fostering informal activity," explains 22-year-old team member Tushara Kalathil.