Design Perspective – Ahmedabad Edition, an initiative by FOAID, arrives on 19th June 2026 at Jade Banquet Ahmedabad, bringing together architects and designers from across the city for an evening that celebrates dialogue, innovation, and a shared vision for the future of design.
Set in Ahmedabad, a city where heritage and modernity coexist seamlessly, Design Perspective brings together the architecture and design community for an evening of meaningful conversations and knowledge exchange. From the timeless urban legacy of the Walled City and iconic institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and National Institute of Design to the transformative growth of the Sabarmati riverfront and emerging business districts, Ahmedabad continues to shape a design narrative rooted in culture, innovation, and progress. This gathering reflects the spirit of the city, forward-looking, collaborative, and driven by ideas that will define the next chapter of Ahmedabad’s built environment.
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What Awaits in Ahmedabad?
In Ahmedabad, design is deeply woven into the city’s identity. From centuries-old pols and intricately crafted heritage structures to contemporary institutions, business districts, and transformative urban projects, the city offers a unique dialogue between preservation and progress. Design Perspective creates a platform where these conversations come to life.
The evening is shaped around ideas that reflect Ahmedabad’s evolving design landscape where tradition informs innovation and local wisdom meets global thinking. Discussions move across architecture, interiors, urban development, material exploration, sustainability, and the realities of practice, offering perspectives that are both relevant and forward-looking.
What truly defines the experience, however, is the people who come together. Established voices share the room with emerging talent, creating meaningful exchanges that bridge generations, disciplines, and approaches. Conversations flow from design philosophy to project execution, from creative vision to business challenges, revealing insights that extend far beyond the stage.
Keynote spotlight – Patrick Keane
Patrick Keane is the Director of Enter Projects Asia, a Thailand-based design and build practice known for pioneering plant-based architectural systems across hospitality, transport, and infrastructure projects. With a portfolio spanning more than 20 countries and 37 global publications, he champions sustainable material innovation, craftsmanship, and parametric design. His work, including projects such as Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2, focuses on creating human-centric, environmentally regenerative spaces rooted in local culture and contemporary design thinking.
Keynote spotlight – Manisha Bhartia
Manisha is the Business Director and Head of India at BDP, leading business and design strategy across the region. An accomplished urbanism director with over 20 years of international experience, she has delivered city masterplans, smart city strategies, transit-oriented developments, and mixed-use townships across India, the Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, and the UK. She is also Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Women’s Leadership Initiative, championing greater visibility and leadership opportunities for women in the built environment.
Materials That Shape Possibilities
At Design Perspective Ahmedabad, material innovation becomes an integral part of the design conversation. A carefully curated selection of leading brands showcases products, systems, and solutions that resonate with the city’s evolving architectural and interior design landscape presented in a way that feels engaging, relevant, and connected to practice.
The experience goes beyond product displays. It is designed to encourage meaningful interactions, allowing architects and designers to explore materials within the context of real projects, technical requirements, and emerging design trends. Conversations naturally move from concept to execution, helping bridge the gap between creative vision and practical application.
• Explore materials, finishes, and systems relevant to contemporary projects while gaining practical insights into their applications and performance.
• Engage directly with industry-leading brands to understand technical specifications, installation requirements, and solutions beyond what catalogues can offer.
• Walk away with valuable references, informed perspectives, and meaningful connections that support better design decisions and future project outcomes.
For brands, the platform offers an opportunity to move beyond visibility and foster meaningful relationships with the professionals who influence design decisions, material specifications, and product adoption across Ahmedabad’s rapidly growing built environment.
A Space for Meaningful Exchange
One of the most valuable aspects of Design Perspective Ahmedabad is the way meaningful connections emerge naturally throughout the evening. In a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit, strong design culture, and collaborative mindset, the event creates an environment where conversations flow effortlessly and relationships develop organically.
As discussions continue beyond the stage, architects, designers, consultants, and industry leaders come together through shared interests, experiences, and ideas. The atmosphere encourages genuine engagement, allowing conversations to move beyond introductions and into meaningful exchanges about practice, projects, and the future of design.
What begins as a simple conversation often evolves into something more—a new perspective, a professional connection, a potential collaboration, or an opportunity that extends far beyond the event itself. It is these authentic interactions that make Design Perspective more than a gathering, transforming it into a community built on dialogue, trust, and shared ambition.
A Platform Inspired by Ahmedabad’s Design Legacy
In Ahmedabad, where design is deeply influenced by a rich architectural heritage and a culture of innovation, Design Perspective – Ahmedabad Edition emerges as a gathering that reflects the city’s unique character. It creates a space for conversations that are thoughtful, relevant, and rooted in the realities of contemporary practice.
The evening brings together leading voices from architecture, interiors, and the built environment, alongside inspiring keynote perspectives, curated brand experiences, and a community driven by curiosity and collaboration. The result is an experience that bridges heritage and innovation, connecting ideas, people, and opportunities that shape the future of design in Ahmedabad.
Design Perspective – Ahmedabad Edition
19th June, 2026 | Jade Banquet, Ahmedabad
Do not miss the chance to witness engaging conversations, register for Design Perspective – Ahmedabad Edition now!
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