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Special & Honourable Mentions

BEYOND SIGHT – THE BLIND EXPERIENCE

Celebrating groundbreaking architectural innovation and creative excellence

Special Mention

Siya Arora, Vijval Singh, Iha Pundir & Aditya Kawarkhe

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Sensing Between: An Immersive Journey into the Invisible

Siya Arora, Iha Pundir, Aditya Kawarkhe, and Vijal Singh are third-year students at the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, India. They are united by a curiosity for understanding how people experience the built environment, and explore ideas through observation, research, and careful thinking rather than rushing to conclusions.

Over time, working together in the studio has naturally shaped the way they function as a team. Most of their progress comes from long conversations, different opinions, and figuring things out together at their own pace. Many of their ideas are born from questioning each other and taking the time to look at things from perspectives beyond their own. For them, the process matters just as much as the final result.

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Reet Agrawal, Gagandeep Singh Kler & Maitreyee Khandagale

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Ukiyo

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Garvit Kandpal, Saniya Jain & Ishita singh

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After Light

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Wasif Ajwad, Razin Sachi & Salma Sadia

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Labyrinth of Echoes

Wasif is a Graphic Designer turned Architecture student, fascinated by the dialectical relationship between architecture and humanity—how spaces shape behavior and people, reciprocally, influence built form. With interests spanning psychology, design theory, architectural history, project management, and marketing dynamics, he explores the intersection of subjective experience and objective functionality. Wasif focuses on crafting pragmatic, human-centric solutions to contemporary challenges through architectural and graphic design methodologies. Building on his foundation in visual communication and specializing in architectural visualization and 3D modeling, he investigates how management systems, automation, and design intelligence can synergistically converge—striving to create spaces that transcend utility, blending creative narrative with technical precision and strategic thinking.

Razin is an undergraduate Architecture student driven by profound passion for design, historiography, research, and literary discourse. He remains dedicated to conceiving spaces that foreground people, culture, and nature while respecting historical stratification and ensuring future sustainability. With focused interests in Architectural History, Environmental Sustainability, Landscape Design, and Urban Planning, Razin approaches architecture as both cultural praxis and ethical imperative. His work reflects thoughtful equilibrium between heritage preservation and innovation, centering human experience and ecological stewardship. Through rigorous inquiry and contextual synthesis, Razin aspires to contribute substantively as both architect and urban theorist shaping resilient, meaningful environments.

Salma is a design enthusiast pursuing Architecture, perpetually seeking to render her demanding journey intellectually stimulating by excavating thematic depths through rigorous research and empirical evidence. Beyond academics, she maintains fervent passion for architectural and abstract visualization, 3D environment art, and narrative-driven illustration. Merging artistic sensibility with profound compassion for human and natural contexts, Salma transmutes imagination into tangible expression, creating visual narratives that resonate with her devotion to design, humanity, and ecological systems—crafting atmospheres that evoke emotion and invite immersive experiential journeys.

Honourable Mention

Vaishnavi Maravajhala, Crista Mary Kurien, Aamena Ahmed & Vaishnavi Chindarakar

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Senses without Sight

Vaishnavi Maravajhala, Crista Mary Kurien, Aamena Ahmed, and Vaishnavi Chindarkar are fourth-year architecture students from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, brought together by a shared passion for creative and responsible design. Through their collaborative work in studios and competitions, they emphasize clear concepts and user-centric spatial solutions shaped by empathetic design thinking. As emerging architects, they continue to learn, explore, and push the boundaries of their design abilities.

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Samridhi Sharma, Ronit Roy, Sneha Goel & Veda Kapadia

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Noctura

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Navya Chawla, Pearl Gupta & Raagav V S vira

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Perspectra - A Spectrum Beyond Sight

The team consists of three undergraduate architecture students from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal: Navya Chawla, Pearl Gupta, and Raagav V S Vira. They came together with a shared interest in exploring inclusive and experiential design, which led them to participate in the Beyond Sight – The Blind Experience competition.

Working collaboratively, the team established a strong and harmonious workflow, dividing tasks according to each member’s strengths. This approach allowed them to bring diverse ideas and skills to the project, making it both cohesive and uniquely expressive. The process was deeply enjoyable and creatively fulfilling, reinforcing their belief in teamwork and thoughtful design. Receiving recognition for their work adds immense value to their journey, making the experience even more rewarding and affirming their commitment to thoughtful, human-centric design.

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