Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 13: Asahi India Glass Ltd (AIS) proudly announces the winners of the 6th edition of the AIS Design Olympiad (ADO 6.0), a premier architectural design competition that has established itself as a benchmark for industry-academia collaboration in India. The grand finale was held at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, where the top 8 finalists’ teams presented their innovative design solutions before an esteemed jury panel, industry leaders, and academicians.
Conceptualized by Asahi India Glass Ltd (AIS), India’s leading integrated glass and windows solutions company and a leader in automotive and value-added architectural glass, AIS Design Olympiad is a platform designed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world industry application. By encouraging architectural students to explore new materials, construction techniques, and sustainable design solutions, ADO continues to shape the future of architectural innovation.
The grand finale was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Rajan Rawal, Senior Advisor at the Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (CARBSE) at CEPT University.
Keynote speakers included Mr. Mahesh Arumugam, Regional Director at Meinhardt Façade Technology, an expert in high-performance building façades and cutting-edge construction technologies and Mr. Ashu Gupta, Founder & Principal Consultant at Design2Occupancy, a leading figure in the field of building energy efficiency and sustainable solutions.
The national jury panel comprised some of the country’s most distinguished architects, including, Ar. Karl Wadia from Ar. Hafeez Contractor, Mumbai, Ar. Paul Moses from RSP Design Consultants India P Ltd, Bangalore, Ar. Reza Kabul from ARK Reza Kabul Architects, Mumbai, Ar. Sonali Bhagwati from Design Plus Architecture , Delhi, Ar. Avinash Nawathe, ANA Associates, Pune, Ar. Vivek Bhole from Vivek Bhole Architects Pvt Ltd, Mumbai and Ar. J P Agrawal from Agrawal and Agrawal, Kolkata
After a rigorous evaluation, the winners of ADO 6.0 were announced:
Winner: Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai
1st Runner-Up: SMEF’s Brick School of Architecture, Pune
2nd Runner-Up: PSG Institute of Architecture and Planning, Coimbatore
Special Recognition: National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
The winners, along with regional finalists, were awarded cash prizes, certificates, and trophies from AIS.
Speaking about AIS Design Olympiad 6.0, Mr. Vikram Khanna, COO, Consumer Glass & Architectural Institutional Business, CMO – AIS, said, “ADO 6.0 showcased remarkable talent, bold and innovative designs and sustainability in architecture. Tasked with conceptualizing India’s first Energy Museum, participants pushed the boundaries of design to create inspiring, future-ready solutions. The rigorous selection process spanned five regional rounds before culminating in the national finale. We deeply appreciate our esteemed jury for their expertise and dedication. Congratulations to all participants, and we look forward to an even more impactful ADO 7.0.”
With another successful edition concluded, AIS Design Olympiad continues to serve as a stepping stone for the next generation of architects, providing them with the knowledge, exposure, and industry connections needed to create transformative designs for the built environment.
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About Asahi Glass India (AIS)
AIS is India’s leading integrated glass and windows solutions company. It provides end-to-end solutions to the customers right from manufacturing, processing, fabrication and installation. It is a sand-to-solutions organization offering varied glass products and solutions for the industrial as well as end customers in the domestic and international markets. AIS strictly adheres to the stringent quality norms of both the global and domestic OEMs and follows all Indian and International quality standards.
Company Website: www.aisglass.com
