Kishan Shah, BASA An Initiative Towards Community Tourism for Compartment S4, Pauri, Uttarakhand.
Meet the winners of the Kohler Bold Design Awards 2022
The verdict is out and the Golden Pencils have outlined all the Extraordinaries and Visionaries! The industry witnessed the winners of KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARDS (KBDA) 2022 at their happiest. KBDA has grown in stature to be one of the most sought-after recognition platforms in the Indian design and architecture community. This year we witnessed […]
The verdict is out and the Golden Pencils have outlined all the Extraordinaries and Visionaries! The industry witnessed the winners of KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARDS (KBDA) 2022 at their happiest. KBDA has grown in stature to be one of the most sought-after recognition platforms in the Indian design and architecture community. This year we witnessed some of the most innovative and revolutionary designs which cater to the ever-changing landscape of modern urban spaces. Jury members Alfaz Miller, Brinda Somaya, Channa Daswatte, Isabelle Miaja, Kapil Chopra, Shimul Javeri Kadri, Tony Joseph and Vikas Dilawari lent their expertise to pick winners for the awards. Have a look at the winners…
Dr. Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi won the John Michael Kohler Lifetime Achievement Award
The Extraordinaries
Extraordinaries celebrate everyday infrastructure we use, but sometimes fail to notice. These are projects that break the banality and rejoice the creativity, designers and architects put in the day-to-day spaces that encompass awards for Residential, Commercial, Young & Upcoming Talent, Hospitality, Public Institution and Retail.
Praveen Bavadekar of Thirdspace Architecture Studio won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for his project KLE Headoffice in Belagavi, Karnataka under the Commercial category
KLE Headoffice in Belagavi, Karnataka
KLE Headoffice in Belagavi, Karnataka
Situated in Belgaum, Karnataka, the KLE head office is a commercial project that builds upon and discovers the possibility of building an extension to an existing structure without really disturbing it. The structure, as a result, is a healthy negotiation between the old and the new enabling them to function as cohesive and yet independent.
Apoorva Shroff of Lyth Design won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for her project Airavat in Khopoli, Maharashtra under the Commercial category
Airavat in Khopoli, Maharashtra
Airavat in Khopoli, Maharashtra
The disruptive architecture of Airavat manages to create spaces of varying scales from monumental to cosy while it brings the idyllic landscape of the Sahyadris through intelligently crafted vistas. Among the many experiences that Airavat offers, the circulation works in a way that as you move through the house, you feel as though the house moves with you.
Palinda Kannangara of Palinda Kannangara Architects won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for his project Wellness Retreat in Habarana in Sri Lanka under the Hospitality category
Wellness Retreat in Habarana, Sri Lanka
Wellness Retreat in Habarana, Sri Lanka
The Wellness Retreat at Habarana lake is conceptualised as a space for wellness, for the restoration of the mind, body and soul. Drawing from the quiet beauty of the monastic landscapes of the region, the architecture aims to be less prominent but more like pavilions within the landscape, allowing for history, culture and nature to be experienced.
Vijay Kharade of Craft Narrative won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for their project Library Pod in Aurangabad, Maharashtra under the Public Institution category
Yatindra Patil of Craft Narrative won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for their project Library Pod in Aurangabad, Maharashtra under the Public Institution category
Library Pod in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Library Pod in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
A deliberate attempt is made via this project—to build a library pod within an existing rural school as part of the campus and the surrounding. It creates a colourful and shaded foreground for education. The library pod serves as two parallel worlds, one being an introverted book shelf & other as vibrant scribble or black board.
Sachin Shetty of Int+Hab Architecture+Design Studio won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for his project Cha Angadi in Bengaluru, Karnataka under the Retail category
Cha Angadi in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Cha Angadi in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Cha Angadi is an upcoming chain of outlets catering to a variety of tea brews. It is designed to be sustainable and quirky. Located in bustling streets of Jayanagar and Koramangala, the interior colour palette is chosen to attract a passing crowd and it also makes the ambience warm and cosy. Great care has been taken in small details to ensure the look is complete and trendy.
Sonia Gehlot Ankhad of Architecture and Beyond won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for her project The Healing Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra under the Young and Upcoming talent category
The Healing Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Healing Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Visionaries
Visionaries are celebrated architects and designers who have the ability to foresee the future and adapt to the changing needs of the community. The awards included Design For The Future, The Big Idea, Community Harmony, Environment Conscious, Landscape Design, Material & Skill Adaptation and Revive & Rebuild.
Sanjay Puri of Sanjay Puri Architects won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for his project Prestige University in Indore, Madhya Pradesh under the Design For The Future category
Prestige University in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Prestige University in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Akshat Bhatt of Architecture Discipline won the KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARD for his project Life CMF under The Big Idea category
Life CMF by Akshat Bhatt
Life CMF by Akshat Bhatt
Community Harmony winner: Alex Joseph of Myspace Architects for School in the Dumpyard in Bhalswa, New Delhi
School in the Dumpyard in Bhalswa, New Delhi
School in the Dumpyard in Bhalswa, New Delhi
Environmental Conscious winner: Anand R. Kurudi of Studio Motley for House of Earth and Stone in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Environmental Conscious winner: Kajal Gupta of Studio Motley for House of Earth and Stone in Bengaluru, Karnataka
House of Earth and Stone in Bengaluru, Karnataka
House of Earth and Stone in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Landscape Design winner: Late Hafeef PK of Zero Studio for Reviving the Spirit of a Place, Kondotty, Kerala
Landscape Design winner: Late Hamid MM of Zero Studio for Reviving the Spirit of a Place, Kondotty, Kerala
Reviving the Spirit of a Place, Kondotty, Kerala
Reviving the Spirit of a Place, Kondotty, Kerala
Material and Skill Adaptation winner: Shipra Singhania of Sketch Design Studio for Mud Kothi in Alwar, Rajasthan
Mud Kothi in Alwar, Rajasthan
Mud Kothi in Alwar, Rajasthan
Rebuild and Revive winner: Niranjan CW, Vishnu K, Shebin G, Visakh S from ASYLUM for The Home Liberated
Rebuild and Revive winner: Niranjan CW, Vishnu K, Shebin G, Visakh S from ASYLUM for The Home Liberated
Rebuild and Revive winner: Niranjan CW, Vishnu K, Shebin G, Visakh S from ASYLUM for The Home Liberated
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The verdict is out and the Golden Pencils have outlined the Extraordinaries and Visionaries! Against the backdrop of Nandi Hills, a sprawling 18-hole golf estate and the nippy Bengaluru air, the day was planned to encourage experiences, design excellence and conversations. The industry witnessed the winners of KOHLER BOLD DESIGN AWARDS (KBDA) 2022. KBDA has […]
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