The 7th edition of ‘Design Carnival and Mycity Interior Exterior Expo 2014’, organised by the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Odisha Chapter in its endeavour to enrich the profession of architecture, was inaugurated here on Friday by BDA Vice-Chairman Vishal Dev. Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project Director Dr Ajit Kumar Pattnaik was the guest of honour.
The three-day event is based on the theme ‘eco architecture’ where professional architects and students from schools of architecture congregated to take part in various competitions, seminars, panel discussions and present their work and ideas on eco friendly architectural practices. 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. The evening programme closed with a lively musical programme.
Other programmes to follow in next couple of days include 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 field will debate and discuss on different issues of eco-architecture.
The award function is scheduled to be held on January 5 where Justice SK Mishra and Justice CR Dash will be joining as chief guest and guest of honour, respectively. State-level Otto Koenigsberger lifetime Achievement Award, Ar Srikant Paikray Award for Architect of the Year and Ar Saurastra Das Award for Young Architect of the Year will be presented on the valedictory function.