Design Perspective – Raipur Edition, an initiative by FOAID, supported by The Indian Institute of Architects – Chhattisgarh Chapter and the Institute of Indian Interior Designers – Raipur Center, arrives on 17th July 2026 at Sayaji, Raipur, bringing together architects, designers, developers, and industry leaders from across the city for an evening that celebrates dialogue, innovation, and a shared vision for the future of design.
Set in Raipur, a city rapidly emerging as one of Central India’s most dynamic urban centres, Design Perspective brings together the architecture and design community for an evening of meaningful conversations and knowledge exchange. From its rich cultural heritage and expanding civic infrastructure to transformative developments such as the Raipur CBD Railway Station, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, the Raipur–Visakhapatnam Expressway, and a growing ecosystem of educational, commercial, and institutional projects, Raipur continues to shape a future rooted in connectivity, sustainability, and inclusive growth. This gathering reflects the city’s forward-looking spirit, innovative, collaborative, and committed to defining the next chapter of Raipur’s built environment.
The Future of Design in Raipur
Raipur is a city embracing a new era of growth, where cultural heritage and modern infrastructure come together to shape an evolving urban identity. From the planned development of Nava Raipur Atal Nagar and the newly operational Raipur CBD Railway Station to expanding transport networks, educational institutions, and commercial districts, the city continues to redefine the future of Central India. Design Perspective brings this transformation to life through conversations that inspire, challenge, and connect.
The evening brings together leading architects, designers, developers, and industry experts to exchange ideas on architecture, interiors, infrastructure, sustainability, and the future of the built environment. More than a conference, it is a platform for meaningful dialogue, fresh perspectives, and collaborations that will shape the next chapter of design in Raipur.
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Keynote Spotlight – Shabbir Unwala of Design Workshop
Shabbir Unwala is a graduate from the Academy of Architecture (Rachna Sansad), Mumbai. He began his architectural journey in 1986,and has been driven by a pursuit of storytelling, structural innovation, as well as contextual design. Founded in 1989, Design Workshop has spent nearly four decades creating a diverse portfolio spanning villas, resorts, hotels, hospitals, museums, schools, temples, and public spaces. Renowned for pioneering the concept of “Diet Buildings” on challenging mountain slopes, the practice continues to redefine sustainable architecture, with projects like Machan Resort earning global recognition from CNN as one of the world’s inspiring ideas for a sustainable future.
Keynote Spotlight – Ekaphap Duangkaew of EKAR, Thailand
Ekaphap Duangkaew the Founder of EKAR approaches architecture as a living laboratory where science, art, and contextual thinking converge. Guided by the belief that meaningful design emerges from the harmony of aesthetics, functionality, and place, the practice creates architecture shaped by nature, culture, society, and human behaviour. Every project is treated as a process of research and discovery, resulting in spaces that foster a strong sense of place and positive social impact. Through this philosophy, EKAR continues to redefine contemporary architecture with thoughtful, award-winning work recognised on the global stage.
A Community Built on Collaboration
At Design Perspective Raipur, material innovation takes centre stage through a curated showcase of leading brands presenting products, technologies, and solutions that support the city’s growing architecture, interiors, and infrastructure landscape. Designed to encourage meaningful engagement, the experience connects architects, interior designers, developers, and consultants with practical solutions that address the evolving demands of contemporary projects.
- Discover innovative materials, finishes, and building systems that elevate performance, sustainability, and design excellence.
- Connect directly with leading brands to explore product applications, technical expertise, and solutions tailored to the needs of residential, commercial, institutional, and public infrastructure projects.
- Gain valuable insights, trusted references, and industry connections that empower informed design decisions and foster future collaborations.
For brands, Design Perspective offers more than visibility, it provides a unique opportunity to build lasting relationships with the architects, designers, developers, and decision-makers driving Raipur’s next phase of urban and built environment growth.
Networking Beyond Business
At Design Perspective Raipur, meaningful connections are built through conversations that extend far beyond the stage. As one of Central India’s fastest-growing cities, Raipur is witnessing a new wave of architectural, commercial, and infrastructure development, making it the ideal setting for architects, designers, developers, consultants, and industry leaders to come together, exchange ideas, and share perspectives.
What begins as a conversation often evolves into a valuable professional relationship, a future collaboration, or a new opportunity to innovate. More than an event, Design Perspective nurtures a community where dialogue drives partnerships, knowledge sharing, and a collective vision for shaping Raipur’s next generation of built environments.
A Catalyst for Change
Rooted in a city that is steadily transforming into one of Central India’s emerging hubs for design, infrastructure, and urban development, Design Perspective – Raipur Edition celebrates the ideas, innovation, and collaborations shaping the future of the built environment. It offers a platform where architecture, design, infrastructure, and city-making converge through meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
The evening brings together renowned architects, designers, developers, and industry leaders alongside inspiring keynote sessions and curated brand experiences. Together, they create an engaging platform that connects people, ideas, and opportunities, contributing to the next chapter of Raipur’s architectural and urban development journey.
Design Perspective – Raipur Edition
17th July, 2026 | Sayaji, Raipur
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