Prominent architect R.K. Remesh, 79, passed away in Kozhikode on July 17. With a career spanning over five decades, Remesh designed several iconic structures across Kerala, including Mananchira Square, Sarovaram Biopark, EMS Corporation Stadium, and the Kappad beach development in Kozhikode. He also worked on projects such as the EMS Academy in Thiruvananthapuram, Corporation offices for Kollam and Thrissur, and the Kozhikode Beach development.
Remesh was known for promoting cost-effective housing solutions and was a pioneer in developing innovative and affordable housing for the underprivileged across India. His work earned him widespread acclaim, and he was commissioned by the Union Ministry of Environment and UNDP to produce a film on energy-efficient construction.
Some of his notable projects include the Craft Village at Iringal, Vadakara, Thunchan Memorial at Tirur, Kottakunnu Park in Malappuram, and the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies in Thiruvananthapuram. Remesh’s architectural portfolio also includes several super-specialty hospitals, convention centers, and educational institutions.
Remesh received several awards for his contributions, including the Nirman Pratibha award conferred by the President of India in 2010 and the National Award for Excellence in Architecture in 1989. He was also honored with the Award for Lifetime Contribution towards the Cause of Architecture by the Indian Institute of Architects in 2004.
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