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The profession of interior design has evolved into one of the most popular career

choices of the 21st century; however it remains largely misunderstood especially in

India. One of the most important goals and constant efforts of the IIID is to spread

the awareness about the field, to the masses. The IIID also holds itself responsible forpromoting the concept of good design; and this led to the institution of the IIID

MK Awards - 14 years ago!! Today, certainly the most the prestigious ones for interior

designers in India, the IIID MK Awards reinforce the IIIDs vision. In this feature,

we take you on a trip through the winning entries of 2009!!

The role of the IIID, and its many initiatives to raise the bar of design in the

country are highlighted by the Chairman of the IIID Awards Committee,

Ar. Tushar Desai in Insite Interaction.

Text: Ar. Roopa Sabnis Pinge

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Note: The winners lists includes the Honorary Mentions awarded by the jury. However, we regret that the projects could not

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There is a strange tendency, especially in India, and even

among the literate populace, to summarize the vast world

of spatial design into one small phrase interior decoration.There is a multitude of areas that are included in spatial

design architecture, interior designing, interior

accessorizing, colour consultancy, interior styling, and

interior decoration.

However, interior decoration, strictly speaking, deals with

the home renovations that can be easily and quickly

executed, and at lower budgets such as changing kitchen

cabinets, selecting wall paint, changing furnishings, or

adding a furniture item specifically designed to address

an immediate requirement It usually does not include

civil / structural modifications. Interior design, on the other

hand, involves a multitude of technical, analytical, creative

skills, and understanding of architectural elements. Thereis a wide range of disciplines within the field of interior

design; so an interior designer has to be conversant with

architecture, environmental psychology, product design,

and aesthetics. This enables the designer to derive the

most efficient solution specific to the needs of the built

interior environment.

Ideally, this solution is aimed at improving the physical,

physiological and emotional well-being of the clients by

understanding the clients needs and aspirations, and

evolving ecologically sensitive solutions that promote the

health, safety and welfare of the clients. These solutions

are functional, enhance the quality of life and culture of

the occupants, and are aesthetically attractive.

Interior designers plan the spaces of almost every type of

building including: hotels, corporate spaces, schools,

hospitals, private residences, shopping malls, restaurants,

theaters, and airport terminals. Today, interior designers must

be attuned to architectural detailing including floor plans,

home renovations, and construction codes. Some interiordesigners are architects as well; whereby they are better

equipped to handle the interior architecture of space.

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Regional National Category Name Zone Name of the

Design Practice

NORTH COMMENDATION Residential Multi Dwelling East+North Square Consultancy Services

SOUTH COMMENDATION Residential Multi Dwelling South Aamir Sharma

HONORARY MENTION Residential-Multi Dwelling South Form & Space

WEST WINNER RUNNER UP Residential-Multi Dwelling West Bhavana Jacob

WEST COMMENDATION Residential Multi Dwelling West S M Studio

HONORARY MENTION Residential-Multi Dwelling West K S Associates

WEST RUNNER UP Residential -Multi Dwelling West Space Dynamix

HONORARY MENTION Residential West Zarir Mullan&Seema Puri Mullan

NORTH RUNNER UP Residential Single Dwelling East+North Keystone Interiors

HONORARY MENTION Residential-Single Dwelling South CADENCE

SOUTH COMMENDATION Residential- Single Dwelling South Form & Space

HONORARY MENTION Residential- Single Dwelling South Ochre Architects

SOUTH WINNER Residential Single Dwelling South Girish Dariyav Karnawat

HONORARY MENTION Residential Single Dwelling South Hameeda Sharma

HONORARY MENTION Residential-Single Dwelling West S M Studio

HONORARY MENTION Residential-Single Dwelling West Faquith & Associates

HONORARY MENTION Residential -Single Dwelling West KNS Architects Pvt Ltd

NORTH RUNNER UP Retail East+North Spaces Architects

NORTH COMMENDATION Retail East+North Architects Vistap & Ass

NORTH WINNER Retail East+North Space Design Interior Designers

RUNNER UP Retail South The Lotus Praxis Initiative TLPI

HONORARY MENTION Retail South Ar Brijesh Patel

SOUTH COMMENDATION RUNNER UP Retail South Aamir Sharma

HONORARY MENTION Retail West Span Design Organisation

WEST RUNNER UP COMMENDATION Retail West Rajan Subhedar Architects

HONORARY MENTION Retail West Hiren Patel Architects

HONORARY MENTION Retail West Sparsh Interiors

WEST RUNNER UP Retail West Dipen Gada & Associates


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Most practicing interior designers are trained as architects.

Not many colleges/universities offer the course; and fewer

still would have a good curriculum or staff. However, since

about a decade or so, many have shown interest in the

field, and even actually aspire to be interior designers!

Also, over the past decade, there has been a huge spurt in

the industry, too. There have been exceptionally creative

efforts seen, across the country.

This is where the role of the Institute of Indian Interior

Designers really starts. It is the responsibility of the IIID to

ensure that students with a flair for design are correctly

guided and groomed to become professional interior

designers. They must be well-versed in all aspects of design

and should be able to match their skills with their

counterparts, anywhere in the world.

But to raise the bar to that extent to be able to compete

with the best in the world a designer must know the

level of his designing skills at a local level. The IIID MK

Awards offer the best platform for this analysis. The

competition calls for a submission of 3 panels: one

containing the layout and relevant drawings and details;the second with project details (area, cost, and context),

clients brief and response to judging criteria; and the third

with relevant colour photographs of the project. The

judging criteria are: Originality / Innovation / Creativity;

Functionality / efficiency & fidelity to clients brief;

Contextual reference & environmental concerns; Detailing

/ Use of materials; Cohesion to concept in design

development; and Sensorial & Spatial experiences.

The jurors are among the countrys topmost architects,

interior designers, urban planners and landscape

consultants; and that is why it is all the more essential to

participate in the competition; and know where you standin the crowd

Over the past fourteen years since their inception, each

cycle of the Awards has seen some remarkable new talent

being discovered. Many have then gone on to become highly

reputed and successful designers in the country. Like in

any examination, of course, all can not be getting the first

position or even the second, or third, for that matter.

But the fear of failure should not stop anyone from

appearing in the examination! In fact, not getting a prize

should not be considered as failure, at all!! It is the spirit

of healthy competition that needs to be fostered. Every

designer needs to grow, evolve, mature. Competing against

your contemporaries, juniors and seniors only helps you toBecause, unless you know the level of your creative

potential today, you will not know how much further you

have to go If you do not know the bar of your design

skills, how will you raise the bar??

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NORTH WINNER Workspace East-North Abin Design Studio

NORTH COMMENDATION WINNER Workplace East-North Charged Voids

HONORARY MENTION Workplace South INIGSPAG

SOUTH COMMENDATION Workplace South DSP Design Associates Pvt Ltd

HONORARY MENTION Workplace West JICPL Designs

HONORARY MENTION Workplace West Team Design

WEST RUNNER UP COMMENDATION Workplace West MO-OF

HONORARY MENTION Workspace West Shailee Trivedi Patel

HONORARY MENTION Work Place West Raina Durve

WEST WINNER RUNNER UP Workplace West Dipen Gada & Associates

NORTH COMMENDATION Hospitality East+North Yantra Architects

SOUTH COMMENDATION Hospitality South Sanctuary Architects & Designers

SOUTH WINNER COMMENDATION Hospitality South Khosla Associates

HONORARY MENTION Hospitality South Mobin & Associates

WEST RUNNER UP Hospitality West Planet 3 Studios Architecture Pvt Ltd

WEST RUNNER UP Hospitality West Dhananjay Shinde & Associates

HONORARY MENTION Hospitality West Studio 3087

RUNNER UP Hospitality West Studio K-7 Design Pvt Ltd

HONORARY MENTION Public & Institutional Spaces South Jaism Fountainhead Projects Pvt Ltd

WEST RUNNER UP COMMENDATION Public & Institutional Space West MO-OF

WEST WINNER WINNER Public & Institutional Space West Nuru Karim Live

WEST RUNNER UP COMMENDATION Public & Institutional Spaces West S.Team Design Services

WINNER Young Interior Designer East-North Charged Voids

of the Year

RUNNER UP Young Interior Designer West Pankaj Patel & Associates

of the Year (Ar.Aashish Patel Ar.Bhavesh Patel)

WINNER Accomplished Interior Des Practice East-North Lotus Design Services


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National Runner Up

Category :

Residential MultiDwelling

Ar. Bhavana Jacob

Profile: A gold-medalist from the L.S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai, BhavanaJacob has executed almost 150 residential and commercial interior projects. Her workhas been featured in several interior design magazines in the country.

Project Concept: Hedonism Re-defined, is the concept used for the design of this 2500sqft apartment in Mumbai. The brief was to create a high-end residential interior with anextremely luxurious feel. The Indian context had to be kept in mind, while giving aninternational look. The effort was to make the apartment look spacious, and thus the

furniture was kept light and of a contemporary style. A variety of materials like glass,concrete, relief work in plaster of paris, and steel were proposed to create visual interest.The water body at the entrance gives a touch of Zen. Indian crafts in the form of panelsof wood, stone and metal with motifs accentuate the contemporary furniture. Maximumheight was retained to enjoy the overall spatial experience.in

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Profile: Established in 2000, the firm Aamir and Hameeda interior designers hascompleted more than 300 projects. Though they specialize in residential and hospitalityinteriors, they find it challenging to take up projects of all types. Their design style,though essentially fitting into the contemporary or classical mode, has evolved into afusion of these extreme styles. Experimenting with various materials - wood, glass, stoneand metal they try to create a unique experience in each of their projects. Clientsatisfaction, creativity and quality of work are our utmost goals in every project.

Project Concept: The 2700 sqft Dark Studio was conceived as a unique home accessoriesstore. Black and darker shades are used as a back drop in this store, which goes againstthe usual norm of using lighter ones. The darker shades go very well with the style of thefurniture displayed and enhance the colour and depth of the displayed accessories. Openducts, which are powder-coated black, are used to enhance the ambience. The walls aretreated with cement sheets and the ceiling with black paint. Black metallic vitrified tilesare used for flooring. All display units were made with hardwood and are cantileveredwith metal brackets. The feature walls were made in plywood and special edition wall-papers were pasted. The showroom was designed such that the artifacts on sale would fitand blend with the surroundings.

National Runner Up

Category :

Retail

Ar. Aamir Sharma

Ar. Hameeda Sharma

Design Practice :

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National Winner

Category :

Retail

Ar. Rajan Subhedar

Design Practice :

Rajan Subhedar

Associates

Profile: After having worked in the leading firms (Saudi Real Estate Company and Somaya& Kalappa Consultants Pvt Ltd), for almost two decades, Ar. Rajan Subedar set up hisown practice in 2005. RSA has successfully completed small and large interior projects ofvarious types. RSA firmly believes in the application of innovative and pragmatic ideasinto overall design as well as detailing. The firm seeks and delivers unusual, cost-effectiveand contextually appropriate solutions in each and every project; keeping in mind therequirements of the client, his budget and time constraints.

Project Concept: Although we live on a spherical planet, most of the spaces are createdwith straight lines for maximizing its usability ... either square or rectangle. The squarewas thus chosen as the base for this 11076 sqft of exhibition space; meant for the displayof wallpaper. It was the mix of universally appealing mathematical marvel crafted tonear perfection with hand by local labour. Simple detailing was chosen to make it easier

to work on site in the least possible time. Divisions with batons and raised planes werecreated to make it easier to fix various types of wallpaper on the murals and patternedwalls on site. The design enabled the client to have optimum display space for thewallpapers; while the simplicity and elegance of the exhibition stall was appealing tothe visitors.in

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National Runner Up

Category :

Retail

Ambrish Arora

Sidhartha TalwarAnkur Choksi

Arun Kullu

Rajiv Mujumdar

Ajit Jain

Design Practice :

TLPI - The Lotus

Praxis Initative

Profile: The Lotus team is headed by Ambrish Arora, Sidhartha Talwar, Ankur Choksi andArun Kullu. A combination of their expertise in diverse disciplines - architecture, graphicdesign, furniture design and exhibition design enables them to create experiential spacesthat blur the edge between visual communication and architecture. Praxis, led by RajivMujumdar and Ajit Jain comes with its own set of skills and experience.

Lotus and Praxis have collaborated intensely on projects in the domain of Retail and

Hospitality projects over the past 3 years. Imbibing their individual strengths acrossdisciplines, the vision of the collaboration, now called The Lotus-Praxis Initiative (TLPI),is to continuously stretch the boundaries of design and technology.

Project Concept: Not Available

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Profile: CHARGED VOIDS is a collaboration of two young architects who started their

practice just a few months after their graduation from the Chandigarh College ofArchitecture, Chandigarh. The firm was started in 2006, with a firm belief in their ownpotential to think logically and provide rational design solutions. The firm believes interiorspaces to be like movies that are experienced as one moves through them They allowlight to paint their interior architecture and let it accentuate the textures of the surfacesand materials. The spaces thus undergo transformations with the changes of sun andseasons.

Project Concept: The brief for this 970 sqft share-brokers office was to create a modernand dynamic office with clearly segregated spaces; yet with a very strong visual connection.Hence, a concept was evolved to create an office space which is separated by translucentglass screens woven together by a single element. The dynamic and vibrant spirit ofshare market trading also had to be reflected. This single element was developed in theform of a band running across the length of the office, molding itself both in the horizontal

and vertical planes supported on to these glass screens. The overall planning is done in away so as to ensure a free flow in the linear space. The spatial organization is such thatthe largest and most frequented area, the trading hall, is situated are the end of theoffice, thereby ensuring that the majority of the clients go through the entire stretch ofthe office.

National Winner

Category :

Workplace

Ar. Aman Aggarwal

Ar. Siddarth Gaind

Design Practice :

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Profile: A civil engineer from M.S. University, Baroda, Dipen Gadas interest in designinginterior spaces led him to establish the design consultancy firm of Dipen Gada andAssociates in 1993. The firm places great importance on qualitative and not quantitativedesign, specializing in contemporary and minimalistic designs that are not glamorous,but instead focus on the human aspect of interior planning.

Project Concept: A two bedroom apartment had to be converted into an open-plan

designers studio and office. The design was conceived to create a space that is minimalisticand contemporary through the exploration of raw, basic materials like exposed concrete,IPS, slate, Kotah and wood. The main feature of the work space is the exposed concreteslab. The firms profile has been cast into it. This scripting runs through the entire lengthof the office. An exposed plaster wall with vertical lined texture also runs through theoffice. Both the slab and this wall ensure that there is a connectivity and continuitybetween the designers space and the conference room. The terrace has been made intoa space where its designers can unwind, or think in solitude; and where the firm can alsoentertain its select clients. The minimalistic approach with monochromatic color schemeof charcoal colour overall. The design elements are only three - the boxes, the hand-painted wall graphics and the mirror mosaic flooring. The 800 sqft store was designedbasically to attract younger and trendier customers. All the display units were finishedwith a grey color texture. Beads were used in display window area to add an element offun. The USP of store is floral hand-painted graphic on wall with metallic crayons and

terrazzo in floor at an angle.

National Runner Up

Category :

Workplace

Dipen Gada

Design Practice :

Dipen Gada Associates

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National Commendation

Category :

Workplace

Ar. Shantanu Poredi

Ar. Manisha Agarwal

Design Practice :

MO-OF

Profile: MO-OF is a collaboration of two architects Shantanu Poredi and Manisha Agarwal.MO-OF offers integrated design for the built environment, encompassing master planning,

urban design, architecture, landscape and interior design. The firms diverse interestsinclude institutions, housing, high- rise buildings, interior design, exhibition design,entertainment and retail facilities, hospitality, office facilities, art, as well as academicresearch.

Project Concept: The client had given a functional brief for the 8650 sqft internationaladvertising agency office in Mumbai; with the freedom to imagine the future home of itsIndia operations. The designers interacted with the client groups and departments toconvert the functional brief into an organizational and operational solution. These werederived from a detailed understanding of several quantitative and qualitative aspects oftheir work environment both through interviews and observations. One of the primaryobservations was that the advertising sector allows for highly interactive work zones whichfoster creative thought processes. An investigation into the identity of the company andtheir work patterns helped to evolve a concept of thematic spaces which have been

choreographed to express a vibrant workspace. Spaces such as Event Street to disseminateprogram and news of the ad world; the notion of a Town Hall in the form of a bridge usedfor announcements; the Tree House in the form of a floating island was conceived forIdeation; an Amphitheatre that allows for unexpected interaction and to fosterspontaneous performances along with immediate viewership spaces have been created.in

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Profile: Established in 1995, a proprietary firm now converted into a Pvt. Ltd. company K-7 is a design cell of young and dynamic entrepreneurs implementing innovative ideasfor the finest creations. Founded by Ar. Ketan Jawdekar, the firm believes that the creationof fine architecture is comparable to writing a beautiful poem. The companys ultimategoal is to provide complete design solutions; keeping in mind the clients budget andindividual taste. Optimum utilization of available resources is the key factor, whichensures work and client satisfaction in the creation of rewarding structures with world

class designs.

Project Concept: This 12375 sqft restaurant was supposed to serve pan Asian cuisine.Located on the roof-top of a commercial centre, it had an enclosed space of 5875 sqftand an open-air terrace of 6500 sqft. The client needed an area for a fine-dine restaurant,another for an open-air lounge and another space to organize banquets or have open-airdining on weekends. So the entire space was to be divided into three without losing thecontinuity of the spatial experience. The positioning of the existing services imposeddivision of spaces which were difficult to merge with the flow in totality. Creating poetryby smooth transition of spaces, without compromising on the functionality was thechallenge. The restaurant decor portrays the Oriental philosophy of The Absolute, TimelessCommunication, and The Real World; combined together quite ingeniously offering afunctional and visual delight.

National Runner Up

Category :

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Ar. Ketan Jawdekar

Design Practice :

Studio K-7 Designs

Pvt. Ltd.

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Profile: Graduating as an architect from the Pratt Institute, New York, Sandeep Khoslareturned to India and worked as an associate with architect Charles Correa in Mumbai.

Thereafter, he established Khosla Associates in Bangalore in 1995. The team at KhoslaAssociates has a distinct style of tropical residential architecture; using local materialsand concepts, but reinterpreting them with an innovative and contemporary designsensibility. The firms interest in global/local trends in fashion, lifestyle and design isreflected in their varied palette of interior projects ranging from corporate offices tolounge bars and restaurants and in the retail sphere by redefining the look for majorbrands.

Project Concept: In the second of these Pan-Asian restaurants to come up in Bangalore,India, the piece-de-resistance is a monumental 25 high head of a Balinese consort, adornedwith rows of golden teardrops hanging from her neck. The larger-than-life imposing head,centered within the dining area has a soothing aura that emanates to the rest of thespace, flanked on either side by two full-figured Balinese consorts dropping water fromearthen vessels into a channel of water filled with pebbles, lotuses and water plants.

The feeling in this 8000 sqft bar/restaurant is surreal a fantasy woven around thedesigners travels and inspirations from south-east Asia. There are strong Pan-Asianovertones and clever contemporary reinterpretations of traditional Japanese, Chineseand Balinese elements, creating a hybrid and exciting mix of elements within the spaceslofty setting.


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Ar. Sandeep Khosla

Ar. Amaresh Anand

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Profile: After doing his architecture from KRVIA Mumbai, Nuru Karim did his masters inArchitecture and Urbanism from United Kingdom Architectural Association, AADRL, London;where he also got a work experience with Zaha Hadid Associates. LIVE (Laboratory forInteractive Visionary Environments); is committed to a culture of debate, innovation andthe rigorous exploration of space. It celebrates inquiry through research and designthat is essential to both pedagogy and the practice of architecture and urbanism.

Project Concept: Blurring traditional boundaries between an art display space and acommercial gallery, the gallery housed in a heritage structure, includes in its programme,a unique art bookshop with a dedicated reading area and onsite cafe. The holistic conceptfor the gallery is to be a truly interactive space - a cultural hub that serves as meeting-point for artists, collectors and students, and fosters an approach of reading/research tocultivate new collectors. The programmatic organization of the 4500 sqft gallery spaceconsists of installation spaces, video installations, smaller gallery spaces for small artworks, a cafe, book store, administration area, and storage spaces. Conceptually theproject paints layers of opacity within the confines of the gallery space. The clean starkdisplay panels within the gallery space fold back into tessellated skins with differentiatedperforations ranging from 5mm to 50mm.The clean minimal gallery walls are offset bythe tessellated skin within the book store, information desk and caf space. The tessellatedperforated panels are interlaced throughout the street frontage.

National Winner

Category :

Public and

Institutional Space

Ar. Nuru Karim

Design Practice :

LIVE

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Category :

Public and

Institutional Space

Ar. Shantanu Poredi

Ar. Manisha Agarwal

Design Practice :

MO-OF

Profile: MO-OF is a collaboration of two architects Shantanu Poredi and Manisha Agarwal.MO-OF offers integrated design for the built environment, encompassing master planning,urban design, architecture, landscape and interior design. The firms diverse interestsinclude institutions, housing, high- rise buildings, interior design, exhibition design,entertainment and retail facilities, hospitality, office facilities, art, as well as academicresearch.

Project Concept: Not Available

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Profile: S.Team, founded by Ar. Snehal Shah, is a group of professionals trained in diversefields such as graphics, interior design, architecture, urban design, having a commonconcern to stretch the meaning of the word DESIGN to its limits in all the spheres oflife. The architect-urban designer, Snehal Shah believes in addressing micro-level designissues; and has a flair for energy efficient design, project management and designdevelopment.

Project Concept: The brief was to design the interior and exhibition space of the newlyconstructed 20000 sqft museum building in the complex of the Science Centre at Surat.The new building was constructed in form-finished RCC by the architect; and S. Teamdecided to retain the original finish. The main challenge was to dispel the general notionabout museums being boring; and create a space that would draw people towards it. Theaim was to design an innovative system for display and lighting that gives immenseflexibility to the curator to accommodate change of display, the space sizes and thecirculation pattern; to do justice to the immensely valuable collection by giving adequatespace and information to each item on display; and to create an audio-video experiencethat would attract lot of people who do not prefer reading the information. Thus theconcept evolved where the space is divided in two levels with a central ramp connectingthe two levels; and the design consists of 3 major elements: The Flexible Display PanelSystem; The Egg: A/V Room; and The Heritage Wall.


Category :

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Institutional Space

Ar. Snehal Shah

Design Practice :

S. Team Design Services

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Profile: CHARGED VOIDS is a collaboration of two young architects who started theirpractice just a few months after their graduation from the Chandigarh College ofArchitecture, Chandigarh. The firm was started in 2006, with a firm belief in their ownpotential to think logically and provide rational design solutions. The firm believes interiorspaces to be like movies that are experienced as one moves through them They allowlight to paint their interior architecture and let it accentuate the textures of the surfacesand materials. The spaces thus undergo transformations with the changes of sun andseasons.

National Winner

Category :

Young Interior Designer

of The Year

Ar. Aman Aggarwal

Ar. Siddarth Gaind

Design Practice :

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Profile: After apprenticing with a few architectural firms, Ar. Ashish Patel joined the

structural design firm Pankaj Patel & Associates in 2005. This is a complete architectural

and interior design project handled by him.

Project Concept: The 2678 sqft residence was a small space to be designed on a low

budget. But as natural light is a free resource, the building is flooded with natural

light and along with that, the creation of bright and clean interior spaces keeps thehome visually interesting and appealing for long. The purity of spaces is retained so

one can listen to the light and see the silence too. The right composition of colours

offers serenity; the interplay of light and natural materials induces a sense of

contemplation.

National Runner up

Category :

Young Interior Designer

of The Year

Pankaj PatelAr. Ashish Patel

Design Practice :

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National Winner

Category :

Accomplished Interior

Design Practice

Ambrish Arora

Ar. Sidhartha Talwar

Ankur Choksi

Arun Kullu

Design Practice :

Lotus Design Services

Profile: Headed by Ambrish Arora, Sidhartha Talwar, Ankur Choksi and Arun Kullu, the 15member design team at Lotus hails from diverse disciplines of Architecture, GraphicDesign, Furniture design and Exhibition design.

In the 6 years of its existence it has come to specialize in creating boutique experiencesin the domain of Retail and Hospitality Interiors. Committed to producing a result thatderives itself from the requirements of the project, the team prides itself for not havinga signature style.

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South Commendation

Category :

Residential Multi

Dwelling

Ar. Aamir Sharma

Ar. Hammeda Sharma

Design Practice :

Aamir and Hameeda

Interior Designers

Profile: Established in 2000, the firm Aamir and Hameeda interior designers hascompleted more than 300 projects. Though they specialize in residential and hospitalityinteriors, they find it challenging to take up projects of all types. Their design style,though essentially fitting into the contemporary or classical mode, has evolved into afusion of these extreme styles. Experimenting with various materials - wood, glass, stoneand metal they try to create a unique experience in each of their projects. Clientsatisfaction, creativity and quality of work are our utmost goals in every project.

Project Concept: The client wanted a minimal and modern look for this 1800 sq ftapartment, with tiny windows, overlooking a great view. A New York style grunge lookwith a slight Asian feel was conceived. The walls with tiny windows were brought downand were replaced with huge glass panes, in order to exploit the view. Also warm woodtones were used to counter the cold glass feel. Interesting artwork was selected for thewalls; including a view of Manhattan skyline and one of a spiral staircase in the diningroom. They gave a lot of depth and also helped to give a chic look.

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South Winner

Category :

Residential Single

Dwelling

Ar. Girish Dariyav

Karnawat

Design Practice :

GDK Designs

Collaborative

Profile: After graduating from CEPT, Ahmedabad in 1992, Girish Karnawat established his

firm GDK Designs Collaborative in 2001. Primarily concentrating on private clients andhouses, the firm has worked from and built in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Alibag, Goa andMangalore. The firm offers comprehensive design & build services, carrying out completeproject management for executing commissioned works, and also engaging in turnkeycontract at times. While the design scope encompasses architecture, landscape, interiordesign, furniture and also products, all processes and resources on site are monitoredpersonally by GDK.

Project Concept: The client wanted a holiday home which could merge with the overallcontext and yet have a contemporary feel. The 100x30rectangular site, is located at athreshold: the village behind and the beach further below. It is oriented east-west inlength, opening to the sea in the west. The uniqueness of the context evokes distinctionin response. The intent is to be in touch with nature, whether inside or outside thehouse. The interior design, therefore, is as synchronous to the architectural processes as

it is to landscaping, forming a comprehensive design approach. The interior scales of thisliving pavilion have been arrived at by diffusing the density of the Portuguese villas highvolumes by creating large columnar openings and also by preventing the roof from sittingon the wall. Myriad fragments offering varied scales and textures, light and vistas,forms and spaces create a beautiful and dynamic interior space.in

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South Commendation

Category :

Residential Single

Dwelling

Raaj Sree Ram

Design Practice :

Form & Space

Profile: Not available

Project Concept: The clients brief was to adhere to the Vasthu consultants suggestionsto the hilt, without as much as deviating even slightly in the levels, positions of doors andwindows, including their sizes. The designers used every limitation as a challenge tocreate interesting spaces for the client. The objective was to focus on the details, as the

layout was restricted or rather dictated by the Vasthu pandit.

Starting with the ground floor which has the open staircase leading to the first floor, wehave clad the wall adjoining the marble steps with composite white marble engraved ina floral pattern giving it an embossed look. Further down, into the ground floor was theformal drawing room which had the entrance directly from the parking area. A sit-outwas provided in front of the drawing room by creating a raised deck to demarcate thesame from the parking and also provided a screen between the sit out and the parking.On the first floor, the client needed a small office through which you enter the diningarea and the kitchen thereon. th

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South Commendation

Category :

Workplace

Ar. Payal Sandhu

Khurana

Design Practice :

DSP Design Associates

Pvt. Ltd

Profile: DSP Design Associates Pvt. Ltd. is the coming together of young, talented andhighly creative architects. Since its inception in 1988, the firm has carried out several

prestigious projects, both in architecture and interior design and developed a reputationfor offering innovative design concepts as well as completing projects on time and withinbudgets.Meticulous and lateral thinking shape their designs; while selection of appropriatematerials and maintaining high standards of workmanship ensures a finished product ofexcellent quality. To facilitate systematic co-ordination they have offices in Mumbai,Pune, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Project Concept: This 157000 sqft office of an MNC in the internet services sector islocated in a tech-park. The office interiors had to reflect the companys global identity;as well as their youth-based fun culture, incorporating the Indian ethos. The office interiorsare designed as per LEED CI guidelines and certification process is underway at present.The rating worked upon is Gold (32-41). An innovative and unique design based on theconcept of form follows function has evolved; which highlights the companys philosophyof a fun and vibrant work culture. The open office is designed as a community hub to

foster collaboration between teams and its in-built flexibility allows for future modularity.Stimulating spaces for collaborative work have been created on every floor. India-centricgraphics have been conceptualized, with motifs in different colours for each floor.Innovation is also used in creating a flexible workstation system which is conducive tomoving from individual to team working environment.in

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Hospitality

Ar. Anshul Chodha

Design Practice :

Sanctuary architecture

& design

Profile: After graduating from MIT, Manipal, Ar. Anshul Chodha worked with KhoslaAssociates in Bangalore for 6 years. In August 2003, he established his own practice asSanctuary architecture & design. With the primary offerings of architecture and spatialdesign services, Sanctuary today has diverse clientele spanning across multiple sectorsboth India and abroad. The firms mission is to create spaces of the highest quality,which can stand the test of time, and enhance the functionality and efficiency of thepurpose for which they have been created.

Project Concept: The idea was to create a fine-dine restaurant with a quiet and elegantambience that allows its clients to elevate into a captive and meditative mood. Briefedto design a thematic Indian fine dine restaurant, the concept has been inspired from theserene monotone and incredibly detailed legacy of Indian temple architecture. The 13ceiling and a 6000 sqft hexagonal plan allowed the designers to maximize visualexaggeration on the horizontal as well as vertical axis. White fiberglass columns float ona water-body that defines the central corridor within the space. The corridor is doublyhighlighted by the gold metal strips that run along its length on the ceiling. Metal lotusflowers spring out from the water-body enhancing the weightlessness and buoyancy aspectof the space. The furniture too is a subtle mix of white and gold with the bar takingcenter-stage with a predominance of gold.

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Residential Multi

Dwelling

Ar. Ashutosh Wad,

Ar. Manjunath Hathwar

Design Practice :

Space Dynamix

Profile: The firm established in April 2006, has completed a wide range of interior projectsand is also handling architectural projects like malls, offices, bungalows and apartmentbuildings, within Mumbai and also beyond. The firm believes in providing a completedesign solution with emphasis on satisfying client requirements in a unique and distinctmanner, amalgamating various design elements into a homogenous whole in a minimalistand contemporary idiom; also incorporating the latest that technology has to offer.

Project Concept: Black was to be the predominant colour throughout the residence. Arich and elegant look with minimal fuss was expected with a swanky, young look for thechildrens bedroom. A minimalist approach with clear lines and easily differentiatedplanes characterized by the use of varying finishes is employed to achieve a sleek, starklook. Various materials in black and grey are contrasted by the use of rich colours likemauve and purple in the furnishings. Strategic use of lights to accentuate wallpapers

and dcor elements adds to the ambience of the space. The dining area is centrallyplaced and thus forms a junction for all the areas in the house. It also exhibits pluralityin texture while maintaining continuity of material and colour. The childrens room hasbeen dominated by a huge Harley Davidson vinyl-painted panel that forms a backdropfor the cantilevered sculpted black Corian beds which seem to burst out from the wall.in

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Residential MultiDwelling

Ar. Suresh Mistry &

Ar. Meghana Shetty

Design Practice :

S M Studio

Profile: Not Available

Project Concept: The luxurious, stylist apartment is located in suburban Mumbai. The2200sq.ft two-tier apartment impresses a vocabulary that goes beyond the call of aluxuriant quotient In keeping with growing needs and changing mind sets. The philosophyon design was to challenge notions of tradition ensuring the purpose of the space and therequirements of the dent were met as well .It was through articulation of volumes,

spatial relationships, light, tone and texture that we have delivered, considered Interiordesign solutions which were a direct response to the design brief. The elements aredesignated to flow and blur the boundaries of the space, thus also binding the housetogether. The warm textural palette is well appointed to transform a blank canvas into aspace that reflects the clients personality sophisticated, classy, and energetic. The floorand furniture is suited to retain an uncluttered, highly functional virtue of the space.The overall look and feel is minimalist. Seamlessness is attempted to a maximum scalewith use of large masses of glass a part of stairwell and frameless demarcations ofkitchen below and study above. th

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West Runner Up

Category :

Retail

Ar. Dipen Gada

Design Practice :

Dipen Gada &

Associates

Profile: A civil engineer from M.S. University, Baroda, Dipen Gadas interest in designinginterior spaces led him to establish the design consultancy firm of Dipen Gada andAssociates in 1993. Starting from a small firm with 2 designers, DGA has grown into amulti-faceted firm comprising of a strong design and support team. Since then the firmhas become one of the leading interior design firms in Baroda. It places great importanceon qualitative and not quantitative design, specializing in contemporary and minimalisticdesigns that are not glamorous, but instead focus on the human aspect of interior planning.

Project Concept: The minimalistic approach with monochromatic color scheme ofcharcoal colour overall. The design elements are only three - the boxes, the hand-painted

wall graphics and the mirror mosaic flooring. The 800 sqft store was designed basicallyto attract younger and trendier customers. All the display units were finished with a greycolor texture. Beads were used in display window area to add an element of fun. The USPof store is floral hand-painted graphic on wall with metallic crayons and terrazzo in floorat an angle.in

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Hospitality

Ar. Santha Gour Mathoo

Design Practice :

Planet 3 Studios

Architecture Pvt. Ltd.

Profile: Planet 3 Studios is a design studio where creativity, skill and knowledge areessentials and everybody is encouraged to bring an attitude to work. Here, experiencedarchitects and interior designers work in a communized environment, discussing andsharing insights. This reflects in the design output that is fresh and modern with acontemporary accent. The firm aims to focus on the context, the client and the realitiesof budget and time. Established 8 yrs ago, the firm has completed a wide variety ofprojects - from educational institutions to nightclubs - and gets energized with new

challenges; and with the cross-fertilization of ideas, between the diverse project sectors.

Project Concept: Based on the clients brief several options were worked out. Once theaqua theme was finalized, it was then taken onto a level where designs with detaildrawings, sections, elevations, plans were made. Thematically, the design of this 160sqft bar draws from the many moods of water. Placid, stirred or agitated, water offersmyriad existences to evoke and suggest. More abstractly, water expresses seamlessness,continuity and ability to find balance. The effort in the design is to make positiveassociations of water with calm repose and the nourishment of body and soul. Variousmaterials and textures and innovative ideas have helped create the visual experience ofwater the sea on the ceiling, water cascades on the sides, and melting ice on thetables.

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Hospitality

Ar. Dhananjay Shinde

Design Practice :

Dhananjay Shinde &

Associates

Profile: After graduating from the Rachana Sansads Academy of Architecture, Dhananjay

Shinde established the firm Dhananjay M Shinde Architects Planners, in Nashik, in 1990.The firm strives to produce work that is creative, practical and economical, while keepingin mind the social, economic, environmental and aesthetic issues relevant to each project.The firm has handled many different project types including residential, health care,commercial, industrial, interiors, educational, restorations and renovations.

Project Concept: The 5000 sqft restaurant is located in a structure built in the middle tothe late seventies. The restaurant was not a part of the original structure. Four rooms ofvaried sizes were delegated for the restaurant. This resulted in unequal bays and sizes ofcolumns. The height along the entire front verandah was a meager 8 feet with tin roofing.A variety of civil repair works had to be carried out to rectify the structural problems suchas sinking of the plinth, waterproofing of the terrace etc. Order without diversity canresult in monotony. Diversity without order can produce chaos. A sense of unity with varietyis the ideal. The ordering principles are visual devices that allow the varied and diverse

forms and spaces within a building to co exist perpetually and conceptually within anordered, unified, and harmonious whole. And thus the concept is based on the orderingprinciples of axis, texture, hierarchy, rhythm, repetition, datum, transformation.The lowbudget and the civil repair work gave rise to the concept for the restaurant; and a totalsensorial and spatial experience is achieved.in

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North Commendation

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Residential MultiDweling

Ranit Maiti,

Subhrajit Gunkar Mitra

Design Practice :

Square Consultancy

Services

Profile: Headed by the two partners, the firm (established in October 2008) comprises ofyoung, enthusiastic architects and interior designers and has collaborated with experiencedstructural, electrical and other allied consultants. In its short tenure it has a range ofprojects including shopping complexes, resorts, individual residences and apartments.

Project Concept: The idea was to create an ambience that remains sympathetic to thetraditional Indian arts displayed within the urban texture of a typical Kolkata residence

and within a modest budget. The use of an earthy palette, local arts and artifacts, alongwith low-height furniture which helps to present a relatively free visual field; have createda strong visual impact. The artifacts were however chosen from a wide palette of wood,metal, and clay. Indian arts like Dokra, Longpi and Warli as well as traditional Bengalipaintings were used. Chiks were used instead of curtains or blinds.Lower overall energyconsumption was one of the primary concerns; so even lights were designed to achieveboth the ambient and highlighter effects. The design was conceived in its totality and itwas addressed to unite all the different elements like the walls, furniture, artifacts andupholstery under the earthy palette. The teenagers bedroom, however, has a contemporaryfeel; though it is unified through the flooring, window chiks and warm lights. th

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Residential Single

Dweling

Suchitra Singh

Design Practice :

Keystone Interiors

Profile:Formerly known as Keystone Interiors is a design organization providing consultancyfor Architecture, Interiors Design, and turnkey projects. Founded by Mrs. Suchitra Singh,the firm creates designs that maximize the positive impact of design on the environment,use appropriate technologies and materials and source labour locally. The organizationhas evolved as a multidisciplinary practice with a rapidly growing portfolio; and is garneringextensive experience as primary consultants, or in joint ventures with other design houses.

Project Concept: The clients wanted a contemporary look all over; with distinctly differentspaces for entertaining, so that they do not compromise the privacy of the living spaces.The site is at the end of a quiet private road and adjacent to a green belt area; thebuilding was therefore elevated by about five feet to be able to enjoy the view. Thebasement was used to house a home theatre, bar, pool table and a small swimming poolwhile the formal living, dining and lounge is on the ground floor allowing two generations

to have their own spaces. Energy efficient features like maximum usage of natural light,and motion sensitive doors and energy-saving lights which only light up when necessary;have been used. While every residential project requires some degree of co-operationamong, the participants the exceptional trust and chemistry between the owners, designerand workers have created this stylish and warm home.in

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North Winner

Category :Retail

Varsha Sharma

Shweta Chaudhari

Kiran Tiwari

Design Practice :

Space_Design &Associates

Profile: Established in 2008, SPACE_DESIGN & Associates is an emerging design firm headedby designer trio Varsha Sharma, Shweta Chaudhari and Kiran Tiwari. The firm specializesin providing consultancy in interior designing and project management. The partnersbelieve in conceptualizing and building spaces that are functionally innovative andaesthetically appropriate. With each new project they try to explore new materials andforms, construction techniques and global trends. The organization strives to createpowerful and clear design solutions custom-built to suit the requirements of each project

and client.

Project Concept: For this showroom for cellular phones, the client wanted somethingsimple, subtle and contemporary. With an open-plan working system, the basic layoutsegregates wall display and counter display along the walls.

The concept is focused on highlighting both display systems, without cluttering the space.Curved ceiling plane merges with wall painted in white with self-detail of beading on it,which creates an interesting backdrop for the counter area, while coloured wallpaperattracts attention towards the wall display. The shades of blue used in the interior relateto the brand identity of the company.

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Retail

Ar. Kapil Aggarwal

Ar. Nikhil Kant

Design Practice :

Spaces Architects

Profile: Spaces Architects was established in March 1999 with a mission of creatingsensible, functional spaces enhanced by the intangible sense of emotion, of power, ofplayfulness. This results in architecture that can be extraordinary responding to yourunique needs throughout the design process, is just as much an architects mission asshaping aesthetically inspired built environment through communication. The firm wasfounded by Kapil Aggarwal and Nikhil Kant, both graduates from Manipal Institute ofTechnology.

Project Concept: A 1615 sqft area in the basement of the up-market South Delhi was tobe designed as a studio exclusively displaying tiles and kitchens. The client wanted tohave a wow effect inside the showroom. The basic requirement was to fit in a receptionarea, 3 kitchen displays, a display area for tiles and 2 conference areas for 2-3 people,and a back office with 2 workstations.Functionally, the entrance leads into a transitionalspace, then to the tiles display area and kitchen area on either side. As the store was

meant for displaying an exclusive range of tiles, different ways have been used to highlightthem; while they also add color and substance to the space. The kitchen area has aunique feature of a metal tree which continues from the floor to the base of a table andfurther on to the ceiling. The reception table has been kept bold as it is the first thingwhich one sees while entering into the showroom.in

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Vistasp Bhagwagar

Design Practice :

Architects Vistasp &

Associates

Profile: Founded in 1999, AVA is one of the leading agencies in the space design arena. AVAwas founded by Vistasp Bhagwagar, a Double Gold Medalist from the School of Planning &Architecture, New Delhi (1991) and a Masters Degree post graduate in Urban Design fromOxford Brookes University in UK. AVA has an innate ability to perceive the needs of theclients, and to evolve and adapt to suit their requirements and fulfill/ exceed theirexpectations and aspirations. Their philosophy of design combines critical thinking andactive implementation of innovation and inquiry. Teamwork and Creativity are the core

processes that guide their design solutions.

Project Concept: The 2800 sqft showroom has been designed in a manner to maximize theimpact and space within an available double height area. Functionally the lower level isfor Car Display with the upper level is for client interaction. The upper deck has a loungelike space with large plasma viewing, cafeteria, kiosk and an interactive touch paneldiscussion zone.A lot of structural detailing has gone into creating the mezzanine deckwhich is supported of the walls with a single column support only, and therefore seems tofloat in the double-height space. The two levels, thus created, talk with each other in avery dramatic manner with various elements such as the perforated pipe cluster and thecrumpled wall forming an artistic connectivity between the two! The showroom creates awonderful experience for the first time visitor and leaves an impact that is permanent.

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North Commendation

Category :

Workplace

Abin Chaudhri

Design Practice :

Abin Design Studio

Profile: A frontline organization rendering complete design and management solutions,through extensive research and innovation, Abin Design Studio is a joint venture company

with Touchpoint a division of Rediffusion DYR Group. Headquartered in Mumbai and withoffices in Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, the firm has a pan-India presence invarious areas of design architecture, interior design, exhibition spaces, industrial designand graphic design.

Project Concept: The client wanted his 3300 sqft office to have dynamic spaces, eachwith a distinct visual identity. Thus the concept of fragmental geometry evolved; and acrumpled ball of paper became an iconic model for the office, helping to change thedynamics of space. Linear planning pushed the cabins and conference rooms to the peripheryand the workstations to the centre. A meeting room just behind the reception preventsunwanted intrusion into the inner office area. The fragmental geometry breaks the monotonyof the linearity and adds new dimensions to the space.Colour and lighting play an importantrole in this design and have been used to create a different feel to the different spaces.The predominantly white office is complimented by glass partitions in different colours;

thereby creating a lively and energetic atmosphere for working. Dark colours have beenused in the MDs cabins to create a sophisticated yet down-to-earth feel. Perforated screenshave been used as visual barriers separating the workstations from the passage. Placed inthe corners they smartly demarcate the two spaces. Graphics on the wall add to theambience of the conference rooms and cafeteria.in

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Hospitality

Ar. Sourav Ghosh

Choudhury

Ar. Sarbani Ghosh

Choudhury

Ar. Arjun Mukerji

Design Practice :

Yantra Architects

Profile: Established in 2003, Yantra Architects have been practicing architecture, interiordesigning, landscaping, as well as graphics and product designing. Their projects includeresidences, restaurants, lounge bars, cafs, conference rooms, health centres, corporateoffices, clinics, institutes and commercial complexes.

Project Concept: The client needed a restaurant with around 70 covers with a semi-secluded family sitting area, and some lounge sitting near the bar. The look had to be rich,

elegant, and contemporary.Black, white and gold palette with diverse surface texturesand accent lighting provide a sense of luxury; use of rectilinear lines, pure circles andplatonic forms derived of them render elegance and simplicity; special emphasis ondemarcation of spatial units helps to preserve the volumetric experience of the place.Floor space is divided into rectilinear units separated with luminescent stacked glasspartitions and sheer thread curtains; providing privacy but preserving openness. Differentflooring materials demarcate the spaces: wooden laminate in lounge and bar, black slatein restaurant, rustic vitrified tiles in the central aisle. The aisle is reflected on the ceilingin the form of a wooden pergola. Further textural interest is provided by polished woodveneer juxtaposed with corrugated boards and metallic laminates inb walls, series ofcopper bowls and glass jars fitted to select panels, metal disc curtains and vinyl patternson window Danes. Wall niches with artifacts double up as light sources. The chairs andtables are rectilinear , the sofas & the bar counter are cuboid, and the poof are cylindersaround circular glass tables.

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