7Ethnic Solidarities and the culture of commonsThe aim of the design was to rework the form of the commons to develop newer aesthetics in continuation of the older type and cultural habitations of the community.
19Hodi-Mandai Geram: A Culturally Sensitive Village for a Disappearing Ethnic GroupWhat if architecture reveals itself as the only vessel of memory and culture for a disappearing community? By combining Neuroscientific, Anthropological, Economic, and Psychological themes along with Participatory Community Design and Adaptive Architecture, the thesis imagines built environments that evolve with the Hodis' cultural essence.( B.Arch Thesis)
9Runner-upSpirit LadderAs vernacular architecture is shaped by climatic conditions, the resulting forms often assume a mythical role. Exploring structures from houses to simple altars, the concept of a spirit ladder has been derived. Can the rules established for the movement of supernatural beings also be applied in a modern facility, and what role can they play?
25WinnerFLOW"Flow" is a holistic wellness center that spatializes well-being through layered volumes and intersecting planes. Rejecting traditional closed rooms, it eliminates forced routes in favor of fluid, non-linear circulation. Strategic galleries dissolve boundaries, allowing users to experience the space freely at their own rhythm while staying connected.
31REVIVAL OF TERRACOTTA:unveilling PAAL's heritageRevitalizing Murarikati's PAAL terracotta artisan community through a modern production unit, incorporating sales, exhibition and visitor opportunities. Fostering cultural preservation, women's empowerment, resilient housing, skill-based training, and community facilities, incorporating green practices, and ensuring ecological restoration.
0Pravah-Harmonizing Water, Culture, and EnvironmentPravah explores regenerative architecture for water conservation in Poladpur, Maharashtra, integrating traditional rainwater systems with community infrastructure. It harmonizes water, culture, and environment to enhance resilience, livelihoods, and social cohesion in a high-rainfall yet water-scarce region
0From Myth to MatterThis project seeks to evolve Panatirtha into a multi-functional social and spiritual complex that integrates the sacred identity with the existing natural and tourism pathways of the Tahirpur region. The aim was to design a fully operational, year-round facility to host spiritual and secular festivals, educational tourism, and cultural gatherings.
2WinnerHome is Where the Heart is Out of the countryside, in the drift, in fact, what we are looking for is – ‘’An’’, a sense of stab- ility. But where is ‘An’, the place of true peace, no longer in the countryside, but in the heart. "Heart" is our only home, no matter the cape or the end of the world, peace of mind is home.
8Blackwood folklore interpretation centerThrough history, swamps have been inspirations for countless folklore stories. From demonic creatures leading you into the swamp to leave you stranded, to mysterious lights believed to be omens of death, swamps have a very rich history of provoking mystical experiences. The educational center will be a space preserving the heritage of folk stories.
34People's Choice AwardTHE TREE HOUSELocated in Bolgatanga, Ghana, the Community Housing will not only set a new standard of living conditions in the region but will also provide a source of inspiration by showcasing locally-sound building materials in an innovative and modern way.
8People's Choice AwardWOVEN WORK Based on traditional patterns woven by Indian women, the project recalls a tradition based on manual labor as well as creative work. Because the patterns are made up of solids and voids, the project transfers them to a set of courtyards determined by the directional relationship of the weave formed by the modules and the courtyard.
