The three-day 7th edition of 'Design Carnival' and Mycity Interior Exterior Expo 2014”organised by the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), State chapter here with an aim to enrich the profession of architecture concluded on Sunday.
The event was based on the theme “Eco Architecture” where professional architects and students from schools of architecture congregated to participate in competitions, seminars, panel discussions and present their works and ideas on eco friendly architectural practices. The Mycity Interior Exterior Expo-2014 also ended.
The day-1 of the event started with a formal inauguration followed by innovative product presentation by Godrej where the company showcased its products and utilities as an eco-architectural essential.
Many friendly and technical programmes like a cricket match between professional architects and students of architecture, design idea competitions for students, presentations by renowned architects from Ahmedabad and Pondicherry, and panel discussions, where professionals from related fields debated and discussed on different issues of 'Eco-Architecture'.
The award function was held on the last day where Justice SK Mishra and Justice CR Dash were present as the chief guest and guest of honour, respectively.
Three State level Architects Awards such as Otto Koenigsberger lifetime Achievement Award, Srikant Paikray Award for Architect of the Year, Saurastra Das Award for Young Architect of the Year were presented to KB Mohapatra, Mohammad Anwar and Anshuman Muduli, respectively. ABIT College and CET College won the winners’ trophy in design and seminar segment, respectively.