Compete in Transparence 19.0 - India’s biggest architecture and interior design competition and seize the opportunity to represent India in Paris! Register Now.
Calling all aspiring architects and designers! Over the years, Transparence has become the biggest convergence of the best brains in the architecture and design community, mentoring the most promising and potential talent and grooming the future of India's architecture and design landscape. This year, we are back with yet another exciting design challenge - Designing an intervention in a commercial district.
Transparence, presented by Saint-Gobain India Private Limited – Glass Business in collaboration with Ethos Empowers, is currently in its 19th edition. Join to be a part of this transformative journey and represent India globally!
Reimagining the Central Business Districts
COMPETITION TIMELINE
Registrations Open:
August 2024
Last date for Registration:
November 7, 2024
Last date for Submission:
November 11, 2024
"The National winner in the architecture category will have the unique opportunity
To Represent India in Paris"
Winner Rewards of Interior Competition
Up to 8 best-performing teams will compete at the national finale for the following prizes:
Jury’s Commendation: A certificate of commendation for the team(s).
Special Recognition: A certificate of recognition for the team(s).
Download Interior Design Brief
Transparence 19.0 Events
Architectural Competition
Architectural Competition
As the epicentres of human civilisation, cities mould the lives of millions of people around the world. The convergence of economy, culture, and innovation shapes urban life, and at the heart of this lies the Central Business District (CBD). CBDs offer opportunities that attract people, goods and ideas thanks to thriving businesses, vibrant public spaces, and infrastructural links connecting to the rest of the city. CBDs are vital urban centres that drive economic growth, real estate developments and urban renewal.
India being a land of enterprises is home to around 4000 thriving cities, with more than 40 hosting populations above a million! The rapid influx of population and demand for resources has put larger cities under immense pressure. Infrastructure is crumbling, often due to top-down policies and unplanned development. On the other hand, smaller cities and towns seek planned development. Introducing more CBDs in these areas could create de-centralised development opportunities while de-congesting bigger cities and metropolises.
Interior Design Competition
Interior Design Competition
As the epicentres of human civilisation, cities mould the lives of millions of people around the world. The convergence of economy, culture, and innovation shapes urban life, and at the heart of this lies the Central Business District (CBD). CBDs are more than clusters of buildings and busy streets; they are intricate ecosystems that drive economic activity, foster cultural exchange and impact countless individuals. The design of CBDs, particularly their interior spaces, is immensely significant in attaining a work-life balance, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and creating welcoming and joyful spaces.
Characterised by high density, intense economic activities and a large variety of goods and services, CBDs host an array of functions—corporate headquarters, co-working spaces, businesses, banking and financial institutions, retail shops, and public buildings to name a few. With changing patterns in economy, society, technology and climate, this list has expanded to include mixed-use functions like residential, recreational, cultural and educational typologies. This diversity calls for a flexible, innovative and responsive approach to the needs of varied user groups.