On 31st July, Design Perspective Chandigarh Edition 2026, an initiative by FOAID, supported by the Indian Institute of Architects – Chandigarh Chapter and the Institute of Indian Interior Designers – Chandigarh Chapter, brought together leading architects, interior designers, planners, consultants, developers, and design professionals for an inspiring evening of knowledge sharing and networking. Hosted at Hyatt Regency, the event welcomed Chandigarh’s vibrant design community to exchange ideas and explore the future of the built environment.
Recognised as India’s first planned city and an enduring symbol of architectural excellence, Chandigarh provided the perfect backdrop for discussions on innovation, sustainability, and human-centric design. Through engaging presentations and insightful conversations, the event highlighted ideas that are shaping more resilient, future-ready spaces.
More than just an industry gathering, Design Perspective Chandigarh Edition 2026 fostered meaningful collaborations, celebrated design excellence, and reinforced a shared vision for creating better cities through thoughtful design.
Design Perspective Chandigarh 2026: Celebrating a Legacy of Design Excellence
Design Perspective – Chandigarh Edition brought together the city’s architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, developers, and design professionals for an evening of collaboration, innovation, and meaningful dialogue. As India’s first planned city and a landmark of modern architecture, Chandigarh continues to inspire design excellence, making it the perfect setting for conversations shaping the future of the built environment.
The evening explored how architecture and design can respond to evolving urban needs through sustainability, innovation, and human-centric thinking. Discussions highlighted the importance of preserving Chandigarh’s design legacy while embracing new ideas, technologies, and materials that create resilient and future-ready spaces.
More than an industry gathering, Design Perspective – Chandigarh Edition fostered valuable networking, fresh collaborations, and the exchange of ideas across the design community. By bringing together industry leaders, emerging professionals, and leading brands, the event reinforced the power of collective vision in shaping the next chapter of architecture and design.
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Designing with Purpose: CollectiveProject’s Slow and Contextual Approach to Architecture
Cyrus Patel and Eliza Higgins of CollectiveProject offered an insightful look into a practice shaped by contrasting perspectives, careful observation and responsible design. Describing themselves as a “slow practice,” they highlighted an architectural approach rooted in detail, material honesty and hyper-local responses rather than speed, scale or form alone. Through projects in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, they demonstrated how spatial experiences, local materials, site conditions and intuitive planning can come together to create buildings that are precise, personal and deeply connected to their surroundings.
Architecture as a Response: Designing Through Experience, Material and Place
Rohit Mankar of Architecture BRIO offered an insightful look into his firm’s evolving design philosophy through three core values: architecture as experience, material honesty and the site as a generator. Presenting projects in Alibaug, Hyderabad and Kaziranga, he demonstrated how light, climate, craftsmanship, ecology and material experimentation can shape meaningful spaces. From an inward-looking retreat and a home built around a natural boulder to a flood-responsive resort, the session revealed an architectural approach rooted in careful observation, prototyping and designing buildings that respond thoughtfully to people and place.
Connecting the Minds Behind Chandigarh’s Built Environment
As the evening unfolded, conversations extended beyond the stage, bringing together architects, interior designers, consultants, developers, and industry professionals who continue to shape Chandigarh’s distinguished design landscape. Discussions focused on sustainable architecture, innovative materials, emerging technologies, and creating spaces that balance contemporary needs with the city’s celebrated planning legacy.
The event provided a vibrant platform for exchanging ideas, building meaningful professional relationships, and fostering new collaborations. Bringing together established industry leaders, young designers, and leading brands, the gathering reflected Chandigarh’s enduring culture of design excellence and innovation.
More than a networking event, Design Perspective Chandigarh 2026 celebrated the strength of its design community. It showcased how shared knowledge, meaningful dialogue, and lasting partnerships can inspire thoughtful design and contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and future-ready built environment.
Strengthening Industry Partnerships in Chandigarh’s Design Community
Design Perspective – Chandigarh Edition offered brands a valuable opportunity to engage with one of India’s most influential architecture and design communities. Bringing together architects, interior designers, consultants, developers, and key decision-makers, the event created an environment where meaningful conversations fostered lasting professional and business relationships.
Beyond product showcases, the evening encouraged dialogue around innovative materials, sustainable solutions, emerging technologies, and the future of design. These interactions enabled brands to connect directly with professionals shaping the built environment while gaining valuable insights into evolving industry trends and market needs.
By becoming an active part of these conversations, partner brands strengthened their presence within Chandigarh’s design community through authentic engagement and knowledge sharing. Design Perspective – Chandigarh Edition reinforced the value of collaboration, creating meaningful partnerships that inspire innovation and contribute to the continued growth of the architecture and design industry.
Design Perspective Presented by – Godrej Locks And Architectural Solutions
In Association with – Classic Marble Company
Co-partnered by: Nexion Surfaces
Gold Partner :
RachTR Chemicals
Asahi India Glass
Innovation Partner – MCM Flexi Cladding India
Luxury Partner: Life fitness India
Lighting Partner: Hybec
Bespoke Partner – KalingaStone
Associate Partners
VOX India, Viva composite panel, Lamiwood Designer Floors , Interwood Kitchens, Wipro NorthWest Switches, TGWC , HOF Furniture and more, Jaipur Rugs and METANESTT
Chandigarh’s Design Community Came Together to Shape the Future
Design Perspective – Chandigarh Edition brought together architects, interior designers, consultants, developers, and industry leaders for an evening centred on innovation, collaboration, and the future of the built environment. As India’s first planned city and a global icon of modern architecture, Chandigarh provided the perfect setting for conversations that reflected its enduring design legacy and forward-thinking approach.
Throughout the evening, professionals exchanged ideas on sustainable architecture, material innovation, urban design, and the role of thoughtful planning in creating resilient, people-centric spaces. The discussions explored how the city’s architectural heritage can continue to inspire contemporary solutions for the evolving needs of the built environment.
As the event organiser, FOAID created a platform where industry professionals could connect, collaborate, and exchange valuable insights. More than an evening of discussions, Design Perspective – Chandigarh Edition celebrated the city’s vibrant design community, reinforcing how shared knowledge, meaningful partnerships, and collective vision continue to shape the future of architecture and design.
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Location – Jaipur Marriott Hotel
Date – 13th August 2026
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