MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS). A unique institution for architecture education, which focuses on industry led academia. MIDAS is an institution which encourages innovation in learning and provides a platform for experiential education. Situated on scenic ECR, midway between Chennai & Puducherry, MIDAS is a stone’s throw away from, historical landmarks such as Mahabalipuram, exotic destinations like Pondicherry and right next to the home of splendid silks called Kanchipuram. http://www.midas.ac.in/

1. MARG
Institute of Design and
Architecture Swarnabhoomi

2. Accreditation
• B. Arch - 5 Years Bachelor
Degree Program
• Approved by the Council of
Architecture (COA), New Delhi and
affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
Admission Procedure
• Admission for B. Arch is open to all Indians (provided the applicant fulfills the
minimum eligibility requirements for admission as per Council of Architecture,
New Delhi and Anna University, Chennai norms)
• Students should apply for counselling through Anna University for govt.
seat allocation
Eligibility
As per the norms of Council of Architecture and the Anna University, Chennai
• Higher Secondary or 3 year Govt. Recognised Diploma with 50% aggregate and Mathematics as a compulsory subject
Or
• International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate with
Mathematics as a compulsory subject
• Pass in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) with minimum - 80/200. For more details, visit: www.niasa.org (or)
www.nata.in
Students under SC/ST/OBC/PwD (Person with
Disability) quota are eligible for Government
Scholarship. Eligible Students are requested to submit
their scholarship form for the academic year by
February for processing scholarship to these students

3. Message from the
Director MIDAS
MIDAS in a short time has emerged as one
of the key players in architectural education
in South India. The efforts by the faculty and
students have enabled us to critically think,
reflect and research on contemporary issues
in built environment. The idea of MIDAS as a
platform for this lateral thought process and
the freedom to design has made the institute
a trendsetter in architecture education. Our
design projects are unique, well researched
and outstanding in terms of response to culture
and environment.
MIDAS has endeavored to bring experts and
the extraordinary performers in the field of
architecture to share their thoughts with
the emerging minds. Students get a deeper
understanding of architecture through a
dedicated effort in art with a social context.
This encourages and facilitates creative and
artistic vision with a commitment towards
technical excellence and conceptive brilliance.
Our aim is to be one of top class architecture
institutes by 2020, at par with international
schools , and hence there are quality standards
for the constant renewal of creative potential
and the uncompromising liberty to innovate.
On behalf of MIDAS I cordially invite you to visit
the institute and sample the unique work being
done by the team.
Prof. Jaffer AA Khan, RIBA., RAIA., FRSA,
Chartered Architect, Director, MIDAS

4. The Midas Touch
MIDAS is an education initiative by promoters of MARG, a Chennai
headquartered infrastructure major. Since it is located in MARG
Swarnabhoomi, students at MIDAS will have First-hand experience of
industry at the 22.9 million sq ft live-lab, which gives them an enviable
edge over their peers. The environment at MIDAS has been consciously
designed to offer holistic education and development.

5. MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS)
is poised to address the global need for high quality architects. With an aim to
provide excellence in architecture, it focuses on nurturing, inspiring and equipping
students with the best of knowledge, tools and training.
The curriculum and teaching methodologies at MIDAS are designed to integrate
international standards of delivery and assimilation. Best in class professors from
across the world are an integral part of the faculty, enabling students to gain
extensive knowledge on international architectural standards and global exposure.
Located at the green haven of MARG Swarnabhoomi, along with other top
notch learning Centers, MIDAS is being nurtured by an increasingly expanding
infrastructure group MARG. Students will get industry exposure while learning.
Students of MIDAS would immensely benefit from various centres of excellence for
futuristic research and innovation in sustainable technology and life sciences at
MARG Swarnabhoomi. MIDAS students will become part of first such initiative in
built environment integrating multi-disciplinary research and education
MIDAS is approved
by the Council of
Architecture (COA),
New Delhi and affiliated
to Anna University,
Chennai.

6. MIDAS at Glance
• MIDAS is a Telugu minority institute, affiliated to Anna University,
Chennai and approved by COA, New Delhi
• Located on the scenic ECR at ‘MARG Swarnabhoomi’
• 22.9 million sq.ft. of live lab experience in one of a kind new city
concept, with tech parks homes & other educational institutes
• Exposure to research and technology of built in environment at
MARG Swarnabhoomi
• Global campus environment
• Live training and workshops
• Highly qualified faculty from India and abroad
• Expert lectures from industry moguls
• Hands on industry experience
• Outdoor visits to architectural landmarks
• Extensive participation in architectural events across globe

7. Serene Learning CAMPUS
We at MIDAS understand that years spent in college campus are the most
memorable years in a person’s life, hence we have taken special care to
ensure that a student a student takes away only the pleasant memories
from MIDAS.
MIDAS campus is located in the green haven of MARG Swarnabhoomi,
away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It provides an ideal environment
for knowledge and learning. The fully wi-fi campus (academic & residential)
has best in class facilities for learning and living:
Facilities
• State-of-the-art workshop studio
• Well stocked library with latest journals and reference materials
on architecture
• Fully equipped CAAD/computer Lab
Accommodation
• Separate gated residential blocks for boys and girls
• A/C & non-A/C rooms, with single/double occupancy
• Clubhouse for leisure facilities, gymnasium, swimming pool, etc.
• Indoor and outdoor sports facilities
• Internal shuttle service

8. Studying at MIDAS
Studying at MIDAS is not about taking notes and cramming for exams, it is a
process which gears students to face the challenges of the modern world. It is not
restricted to classroom sessions and theoretical knowledge, but expands to include
understanding through experience. Students not only learn to find solutions but
also to interrogate.
At MIDAS, students will be given full freedom to explore and experiment
their creativity.

9. 22.9 Million
Sq.Ft. of live Lab
MIDAS is a part of the 1000
acre flagship project of MARG
Ltd. - ‘MARG Swarnabhoomi’.
Being part of a project of this
scale gives students the luxury
of live experience, which
goes beyond the classroom
exposure. A MIDAS student will
get a unique opportunity to be
nurtured by an increasingly
expanding infrastructure giant,
the MARG Group.

10. Unique Pedagogy
“More important than the curriculum is the question of the methods of
teaching and the spirit in which the teaching is given.”
-Bertrand Russell
At MIDAS, teaching methodology is conceptualized in such a manner that
students are exposed to experiential learning environments:
• Expert guest lectures and reviews - by architects and academicians of
national and international fame.
• Hand-on-workshop - on various aspects of architecture and design
• Extensive participation - in events that give exposure and help build
competitive spirits
• Frequent travel/visits - to architectural landmarks to experience the
various nuances of architecture

11. Expert Lectures
I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about
besides homework.
Guest Lectures
Frequent guest lectures by industry experts not only keep the students abreast
with the industry but also motivate them to explore their creativity. Eminent
architects who deliverd lectures at MIDAS includes
1. Sanjay Mohe: Eminent Architect and Founder of Mindspace
2. Chitra Vishwanath: Principal Architect and Managing Director of
Architecture Biome
3. Soumitro Ghosh: Partner at Matthew and Ghosh Architects
4. Dr. Sashi Bhooshan: Academician and Founder of BS Bhooshan & Associates
5. Sunanda Prasad: Former President RIBA, Senior Partner Penoyre & Prasad
6. Suhasini Iyer: Principal Architect, Auroville Design Consultants
7. Alfredo Munoz: Founding principal ABIBOO
8. Markus Heinsdorff: Internationally acclaimed installation artist
and academician
Topics covered include principles of design, green and sustainable architecture,
heritage projects, installations, vernacular architecture, practices across the
world, etc.

12. Hands on workshop
• Fractal workshop by Takbir Fatima
• Model Making workshop by Mr. Manohar
• Sculpture workshop by Mr. Jacob Jebaraj
• Clay Workshop by Artisans of Dakshin Chitra
• Wood Sculpture Workshop by Artisans from Mahabalipuram

14. Outdoor visits
Mahabalipuram
• Sketching
Dakshin Chitra
• Sketching
• Understanding Local Culture
Tanjavur
• Sketching
• Introduction – Temple Architecture
Temple Mandapam
• Documentation
Auroville Pondicherry
• Vernacular Architecture
East West Foundation
• Documentation
North India Trip
• Islamic Architecture
St. Andrew’s Kirk Egmore
• Documentation
Egmore Fine Arts College
• Documentation
Besides Indian
Architecture Students
are also exposed to
the architecture styles
across globe

15. Events organized by MIDAS
Trikona’12: MIDAS organized a 2 days Cultural event at MARG Swarnabhoomi on 1415, April 2012. Over 150 students from various institutes in Chennai & Pondicherry
participated in different events and competition .Day 1 had cultural program while Day 2
had panel discussion by renowned architects on sustainable development
Year End Exhibition: MIDAS students (2011 batch) exhibited their work, done throughout
the year in year end exhibition at Lalith Kala Academy, Chennai from 3rd July to 7th July,
2012. Highly acclaimed Architects, have delivered lecture on the occasion. These include
• Ar. Sanjay Mohe- Principal Architect Mindspace
• Ar. Biju Kuriakose- Architecture RED, Chennai
• Ar. Kavitha- Director C R Narayana Rao Associates
• Dr. A Srivatsan – Critic Hindu Editorial Department, Chennai
• Ar. Mahesh Radhakrishnan - Founder & Principal Architect , MOAD, Chennai
National Conference on Indo-Saracenic Heritage of Chennai: The conference hosted by
MIDAS on 16th February 2013 created a platform for exploration, debate and discussion of
the lesser explored Indo-Saracenic Architecture by facilitating interaction between experts,
academicians, practicing architects, historians and students of architecture. A monologue
on buildings belonging to this style was published during the event.

16. MIDAS Student
initiative
Forum for Exchange of Architectural
Thought (FEAT)
FEAT: A MIDAS Students initiative which
allows students to interact organize their
extracurricular and activities.
Student Exercise to Project
MIDAS Student initiative
SCOOP
The SCOOP is a students’ forum initiated with
a spark of ambition and the intent to help
the students access the requisite stationery
and other items which they may require. The
SCOOP also deals with stocks and shares,
which helps the students get an insight into
the pros and cons of the world of stakes and
business exchanges.

17. MIDAS Student initiative, ECO Club
The eco club comprises of all students of MIDAS. An eco-element is
always included and plays an important role in all the designs that
they work on. This way they are ahead of their peers. Even their basic
design models has an eco element and plays an important role in all
the designs that they work on. It all started with the plantation day all the students engaged themselves in planting a tree and took an
oath to take care of their respective trees. Every single soul at MIDAS,
the Director, the faculty, the admin, the janitors and the cleaners
planted a tree. The eco club has come out with a new project that is in
process of completion, - “ Go Green Bags” project, wherein the MIDAS
SCOOP also comes into play.

18. Exposure
Students works are adorned at:
• MIDAS students designed and presented a mural made out of waste to the
American Consulate: in Chennai.
• Goethe Institute: MIDAS students participated in the 10-days Indo-German
Urban Mela Festival organised by MOD Institute, Berlin from
23rd August to 2nd September 2012. They also volunteered to work with
school children through the Goethe Institute.
Collaborations
MIDAS has signed MoUs with
prestigious institution to give
international quality education to
MIDAS students.
• SIA CAD Pte, Singapore
• North Dakota State University

19. About MARG
MARG Group is one of India’s fastest growing infrastructure organisations. The holistic
regional development undertaken by the group is unlocking economic prosperity and
creating inclusive & sustainable growth models.
With over two decades of experience, MARG’s portfolio spans across urban and
industrial infrastructure, urban residential clusters, marine infrastructure & services,
malls and EPC division.
Today MARG Group has projects worth more than 3000 crores under execution, a
seasoned human capital of more than 1000, global partners in the infra space and
offices spread across India, Singapore and China.
• URBAN & INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS
• MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES
• EPC
• COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SPACES
• EDUCATION SERVICES
MARG Swarnabhoomi
MARG Swarnabhoomi, the land of new thinking where minds meet and thoughts blossom
is an inspiring new world evolved on the principles of “new urbanism”. It’s here, education,
research, innovation, industry and living co-exist in a stress-free atmosphere driven by
a smart eco-system. Spread over 1000 acres of serenity, MARG Swarnabhoomi inspires
quality living amidst nature in its pristine purity and opens the door to new possibilities,
new economic order and the fragrance of new life.

20. MARG In Pursuit Of Enabling
‘Quality Education’
MARG has a number of knowledge centric institutions focusing on
education, research and innovation. Swarnabhoomi Academic Institutions
(SAI), a MARG initiative is aimed to address the global needs towards
creating an equitable society by enabling young individuals to bridge the
socio-economic divide.

21. The Inspiring Mind
“Education is the corner
stone of inclusive growth and
development of knowledge based
economy. MIDAS is an initiative
in the direction of creating high
caliber talent who will contribute
in the nation development.”
- GRK Reddy
(Founder, Chairman & Managing
Director, MARG Group)
A Visionary and First
Generation Entrepreneur
GRK Reddy - a visionary to
the core has envisaged that
“Sustainable Infrastructure” will
be a critical factor to drive the
Indian economy. He is a post
graduate in Commerce and an
alumnus of the Kellogg School
of Management with three
decades of experience in finance
and infrastructure domains. His
inspirational leadership, steadfast
belief and commitment to a larger
cause have deservedly made him
stand tall as the visionary founder
and promoter of MARG Group.

22. Campus Location
MIDAS campus is located in MARG Swarnabhoomi on the scenic East Coast Road, away from hustle and bustle of the city. Its close
proximity with Heritage centers & architectural landmarks in Mahabalipuram, Puducherry and Kancheepuram, makes MIDAS an
ideal learning centre for architectural education.

24. Admission Office:
MIDAS, No. 4/318, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, Chennai - 600041.
Phone: +91 44 2454 1115 | Fax: +91 44 2454 1119
MIDAS Campus Office:
MIDAS, MARG Swarnabhoomi, Velur Village, Cheyyur Post, Kanchipuram District,
Tamil Nadu - 603302, India Phone: +91 44 2753 8009 | Fax: +91 44 2753 8009
For more details, contact our academic counsellors on - P: +91 87544 12325
E: midasadmissions@marggroup.com | W: www.midas.ac.in