August 20, 2014,Hotel Madhuban, Dehradun 

The ET-Edge Architecture and Design Summit 2014,washeld in the Dehradun on Wednesday, 20th August witnessed participation from eminent names from the sector ranging frominterior fit-out manufacturers, regional architects, interior designers, architecture associations to academicians.

Recognizing the significance of the architectural practice in India, the summit aimed to bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on the current challenges through Key-Note presentation, multiple focused panel discussions. With the theme of “TRADITION AND MODERNITY IN CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE”, the conference aimed to focus on hosting top level architects and design professional to deliberate the much needed transition required by the upcoming metro cities to create a unique identity and transform into a “Smart City” capable of sustaining the brisk population growth.

The summit was initiated with a welcome address by SunitaQuadros, Business Head, Times Conferences Ltd.Further ShreekantSomany, Chairman and Managing Director, Somany Ceramics addressed the seminar followed by SonaliBhagwati,President,Design Plus Architect who spoke on how we can bridge the gap between ‘Envisioning ‘Smart Cities’ of India- The Planned way forward’.Other opinion leaders like AlokPande, Architect & Professor Design (Chair) at Himgiri Zee University, R Meenakshisundaram, IAS, Vice Chairman,Mussoorie Dehradun Development, PushpaNegi, Architect, Design Wave, SonaliBhagwati,President,Design Plus Architect, Mohit Makin, Director, Makin Developers Pvt. Ltd., Y S Pundir, Architect-Planner, State Infrastructure and Industrial Development and Corporation of Uttarakhand (Govt of Uttarakhand PSU)further discussed the topic which was moderated by BrijPanjwani,Founder, Panjwani Architects.

The Architecture & Design Summit 2014 focused mainly conceptualizing the unique global cities of India – Conceptualizing the Unique Global Cities of India – The Role of the Local Government& Regional Stake Holders with Developing Architectural Concepts and New Urban Identity.

The Panel discussions deliberated on the following issues:

• Envisioning ‘Smart Cities’ of India- The Planned way forward
• Conceptualizing the unique global cities of India – The role of the Local Government & Regional stake holders with developing architectural concepts and new urban identity.
• Innovations in the world of ceramic – moving beyond conventional to unconventional
• Revolutionizing Interior Design Concepts