‘Notions of India’, a design competition by Tata Structura, announces its finalists to commemorate India’s 75th Independence Day
~ Partners with Architects and Engineers from across the world to design iconic sculptures ~
~ The 2nd edition receives over 5,200 registrations with participants from 13 countries ~
Tata Structura, the leading structural hollow section brand from Tata Steel, had launched the 2nd edition of ‘Notions of India’ design competition on March 3, 2021 in the presence of Ratan Tata, Chairman Tata Trusts and Chairman Emeritus Tata Sons, and N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Group.
Notions of India encourages architects and engineers to design an iconic sculpture, preferably using YST 355 steel hollow sections, that signifies the vision and journey of India into the future.
The competition, spanning over five months, witnessed over 5200 registrations and participants from 13 countries who gave shape to their imagination, embodying the idea of India - today and tomorrow, and which will serve as a visual treat and a reminder for years to come.
With over 575 submissions, the rigorous selection includes five levels of Juries comprising India’s most respected architects and engineers including Dhananjay Dake, Balan Nambiar, Sanjeev Kumar Lohia, Prof. K Jaisim, Hariom Gera, P Surya Prakash, Sheila Sri Prakash, and Anurag Sinha to name a few.
Rajeev Singhal, Vice President, Flats Products, Tata Steel, said: “Tata Steel is committed to building a new India. Competitions like ‘Notions of India’ will inspire young talented architects and engineers to innovate and explore a future of possibilities, enabled by steel. Congratulations to all the finalists and participants for their wonderful effort. I also convey my gratitude to the eminent Jury to have partnered with us on this journey.”
Sanjay S Sahni, Executive-in-Charge Tubes, said: “Notions of India is a global design competition to celebrate steel's versatility, strength and aesthetic appeal through creation of iconic structures in major cities. The competition reinforces the mission of Tata Structura to enable contemporary architectural marvels and innovative solutions of tomorrow. It is heartening to see the design community rise to the challenge and one gets to see India and its myriad hues find expression in each and every entry.”
A total of twelve leading designs, based on the evaluation by four rounds of juries, were shortlisted as the finalists and revealed on August 15, 2021, India’s 75th Independence Day. The final winners will be announced on October 2, 2021.
Finalists
Sr. No. |
Design Name |
Firm Name |
Lead Architect/s |
1 |
AGNI |
Axiom India |
Amit Sharma |
2 |
NATIONAL UNITY PAVILLION |
Collaborative Architecture |
Lalita Tharani Mujib Ahmad |
3 |
GARLAND OF FLOWERS |
Head Studio |
Aditya Pratap Soni |
4 |
OORJA |
Incubis Consultants |
Amit Gulati |
5 |
UDAAN |
Incubis Consultants |
Amit Gulati |
6 |
COLLECTIVE CANOPY |
Jonathan Baker Architect |
Jonathan Baker |
7 |
THE KNOT |
Midori Architects |
Suraksha Acharya |
8 |
BANYAN |
Padauk Design Studio |
Mohammad Ziyadh Mohammad Jasim |
9 |
THE YAAN |
Shadowlight Architects |
Suresh Babu |
10 |
BILLION IMPRESSIONS |
An Independent Collaboration |
Namdev Talluru Jayakanth J K |
11 |
CHATURANGA |
Swapnil Jaggi Architects |
Swapnil Jaggi |
12 |
WINGS OF FIRE |
Yali Art Lab |
Venkatesh RY Siddarth PT |
About Notions of India
Notions of India is a design competition to create an outdoor symbol/structure preferably using YST 355 steel hollow sections along with other materials. The participants were expected to design a sculpture/structure that would signify the vision and journey of the nation into the future. Although there were external dimensional limits set, participants would endeavour to keep the same within the dimensional limits of 12 x 12 x 12 cubic metres. For more information, visit www.notionsofindia.com.
About Tata Structura
Tata Steel Tubes Strategic Business Unit manufactures structural tubes under the brand name of Tata Structura. Tata Structura constantly endeavours to inspire Architects in their mission to create aesthetically designed structures. A true pioneer, Tata Structura, was the first brand to launch the international standard of YST 355 hollow section in India and is the only GreenPro certified structural tubes brand in the country. Already creating a buzz in the architecture community, Tata Structura YST 355 provides enhanced sectional properties to offer greater flexibility and versatility.
About Tata Steel
Tata Steel group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes per annum. It is one of the world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world. The group (excluding SEA operations) recorded a consolidated turnover of US $21.1 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2021.
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