The late Prof. J. C. Alexander took his post-graduation in Architecture from USA. He was handling several Civil Engg,. subjects in the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, when he was appointed as the first Chief Architect and Town-planner to Government of Kerala in 1957. He was instrumental in establishing the Department of Architecture in the College and also held additional charge as its first Professor. He has designed several prestigious buildings in the State including the Tagore Theater, Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum, the Institution of Engineers building, and some buildings of the Trivandrum, Medical College. He also designed the present main building of the College of Engineering, Trivandrum. He was a good stage actor and musician and he had drawn up and executed several stage performances. His pioneering spirit has inspired many students and colleagues. He was an active consultant in Architecture till the end.
