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May 2024

Jio World Centre - Mumbai

ABOUT THE AWARDS

The Smart Space Awards 2023  ceremony is part of the Smart Home Expo, India’s largest and only exhibition on Smart Home Technology, Home/Building Automation, and AV. The Smart Spaces Awards combine the concepts of Interior Design / Architecture and Smart Living, with the goal of rewarding outstanding achievement in the incorporation of smart technology into residential and commercial projects.

This award provides an excellent opportunity for Interior Designers, Architects and System Integrators to demonstrate their creativity and imagination in the use of technology to create a smart space. Participants and audience members will be able to exchange innovative ideas and gain exposure while taking Interior Design & Tech integration to the next level by utilising cutting-edge smart technologies.

ENTRY CATEGORIES

Interior Designers, Architects & System Integrators are invited to enter the Professional category by submitting genuine projects that excel in terms of creativity, innovation and application of technologies. Design & Tech proposals are required to adhere to the
Live Smart. Live Well.” theme.

TIMELINES

OPEN FOR ENTRIES

Registration / Submission opens.

10th April 2023

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE

Last Date of Submission

25th April 2023

JURY REVIEW

Top 3 in each category will be decided

28th April 2023

AWARD CEREMONY

Trophy and certificate

4th MAY 2023

TIMELINES

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Any Interior Designer, Architect & System Integrator practicing in India is eligible to enter the Professional category in his/her name.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

PRIZES & ENTITLEMENTS

SMART SPACES AWARDS

ALL THE WINNERS WILL BE ENTITLED TO

JURY MEMBERS

Having graduated from CEPT, Ahmedabad Sonali has over 30 yrs of professional experience. She along with her partner Sohrab Dalal represent DPA which is a premier architectural firm based out of NCR. It has offices in Gurgaon and New Delhi. The firm has won several international awards and has a diverse portfolio as it conducts a wide bandwidth of work ranging from Hotels, Condominium Housing, Private Residences, Commercial and Office Complexes, Mixed use and SEZ developments , educational and institutional complexes as well as masterplanning of townships. DPA has an equally strong interior design vertical which has successfully delivered top class residences, offices, hotels and clubs. Being capable of delivering both Architecture and interior design makes DPA a unique top tier design firm that delivers full scope services under the same roof. Her research thesis on the evolution of Kashmiri Gate while she was a student at CEPT was the beginning of her interest in urban and community design. Now Sonali regularly participates in seminars and speaks on public forums regarding urban issues, city planning etc. She has also served 2 successful terms as a member of Delhi Urban Arts Commission.

AR. SONALI BHAGWATI

DESIGN PARTNER - DESIGNPLUS ARCHITECTURE

Nilanjan Bhowal is one of the leading architects of India who believes “Design is nothing but putting habitat in Nature”. His passion for Design & Architecture made him open his own firm, “Design Consortium” in 1995 after completing his Masters in Architecture from Catholic University, Belgium, specializing in Human Settlements. His vision is to create spaces that are exhilarating to experience while being functional and eco-friendly at the same time. His firm is involved in designing several residential, hospitality and corporate building projects. He emphasizes on the design element and makes an effort to keep environmental sustainability as the basis of all his architectural creations. His design philosophy is Minimalistic and inspired by Nature.

AR. NILANJAN BHOWAL

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT - DESIGN CONSORTIUM

Amit’s expertise lies in designing for the longevity of the design aesthetic and functionality, while being able to create the required balance in design without any excesses of elements. Amit believes that he may not be the creator of trends, but perceives shifts early enough such that the design has a durable invocation. As an architect and designer, his work is exemplary and creates a statement in the way he puts elements together. A conscious effort is made to use local, sustainable materials/ technology, which reinforces traditional crafts and skillsets of the craftsmen, while minimizing the impact on the environment.

AR. AMIT AURORA

PARTNER - group DCA

Hemant Sud is a renowned Principal Designer at Abraxas Interiors with over 35 years of experience in the interior design field. He is also the Chairman of the Delhi Regional Chapter of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) and Managing Editor of Abraxas Lifestyle, a premium lifestyle magazine. Hemant’s innovative design concepts and attention to detail have earned Abraxas Interiors a reputation for delivering exceptional quality and service. Through his work, he promotes excellence in interior design education and practice.

MR. HEMANT SUD

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER - ABRAXAS INTERIORS

The one who built the first biggest Home Cinema in the world with 32 channels of separation using 39 speakers, winning the ‘Best in the Show’ and ‘Ultimate Integrated Home’ in India Awards. A true pioneer in the field of Sound and High-end Automation, his experience spans more than 25 years. He has been accredited by Member Cedia, Infocomm Certified – THX, ISF, Cedia, Crestron, and dnp.

Designing next-generation homes for the who’s who of India which includes top statesmen, business magnates, and film stars, he himself is a down-to-earth man. Meet him and he will take you into a different world… a world of music, fantasy, and mind-blowing Automation!

“We only cater to niche projects like bungalows, villas and farmhouses. We believe in offering the best experience to our clients and integrate technology into the design of their homes. We make even the most complex technologies so simple that every member of the family can easily use it.”

MR. JALEEL SABIR

FOUNDER - MAHAVIR SOUND ROOM