What is an URBAN INSERT ? Too easy , an insert or let’s say an installation that can elevate the quality of an existing space. The insert can be a public park, a pavilion, urban furniture, a gallery , an art installation , a small public library etc. The challenge is to design a meaningful insert at the Gateway of India , Mumbai. Through this competition our aim is to look for proposals which add value , beauty & a statement to one of the India’s most picturesque location where two historic monuments of India - The Taj Mahal Palace and Gateway Of India stand tall. It’s time to give a contemporary design touch to this historic place with your URBAN INSERT.

In architecture , drawings are our primary tools of communication through which we as designers express/showcase/deliver our design thoughts to our clients. From manually drafting to today's digital version , architectural drawings have seen a impressive transformation. Instead of flat autocad drawings , today's GEN Z designers are preparing more visually appealing graphics using Photoshop & other presentation softwares. Instagram is flooded with such eye catching plans , sections , axonometric diagrams and elevations. Through this competition it is our small attempt to provide a recognition to this new generation of graphic masters. Its time to put your architectural drawing presentation skills on test & join us today as we celebate architecture through drawings.

Thesis , the only studio in architecture wherein the student gets a chance to select the studio program of his/her choice. It provides an opportunity to the students to explore a particular design category, address any social - cultural - political issue through architecture or work on the futuristic theme for the betterment of the society. Architectural Thesis is a stage of going beyond & exploring new dimensions of designs. We believe six months of rigorous research & design creativity should be acknowledged. THESIS OF THE YEAR AWARD - 2023 is our small attempt to honor some of the best thesis works from around the globe.

An invitation to all designers to provide a quality student housing solution for India. The major thought behind the competition is to address the unmet demand of student housing across India through an innovative architectural solution. The idea is to enhance the concept of “student community” in India by setting up student residence module such that it can be repeated across the country & function as a student housing brand. The aim of the competition is to design a small student housing facility which provides quality living to the students. Come, join this design movement and be a part of this amazing competition.

An invitation to all designers to design a co-working commercial space for freelancing architects, studios for established firms and a learning center for architecture students. The major thought behind the competition is to design a facility where the design students & professionals can work together encouraging design dialouge , interactive sessions , workshops & a new generation of architects. The idea is to create a facility which bridges the gap between students & professionals. The main aim is to create an one of its kind design facility where students & architects learn & work under one roof. Come, join this design movement and be a part of this amazing competition.

An invitation to all designers to design a government school in India. There are about 10 lakh government schools in India offering primary education but these schools are in extremely bad shape with some even lacking basic facilities such as electricity & water. The major thought behind the competition is to address the issue of the poor condition of government schools in India through architecture by proposing a "Model School" which can be repeated across the nation. Let’s rethink these “Education Temples” of India, let’s redefine these education spaces & recreate a school which could benefit millions of children in achieving a better education. Come, join this design movement and be a part of this amazing competition.