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WADE ASIA 2023 marked the 8th edition of World’s Largest Platform for Women-led design in Architecture & Design. With more than 45,000 visitors from different states of India, WADE ASIA Architecture Event held on September 22nd and 23rd 2023 and MATECIA which extended till September 24th 2023 was an astounding success. As the 8th edition of WADE ASIA commenced, the stage was set for attendees to immerse themselves in the wealth of knowledge within the realms of architecture, design, and allied industries. The event unfolded in the newly designed halls of Pragati Maidan’s exhibition area, creating an atmosphere ripe for inspiration and learning. Spanning an impressive 3,00,000 square feet, the festival of architecture and design served as a beacon of innovation and creativity that transcended geographical boundaries. Together with MATECIA building exhibition it drew together a diverse and influential gathering of buyers and industry professionals, hailing from over 600 towns and cities within India, and an astounding 20 countries worldwide.

Over 15,000 architects and designers eagerly flocked to the WADE Designs India Conference & knowledge sessions, WADE ArchiDesign Competition and WADE Awards, to garner new insights. Simultaneously, they were excited to delve into the latest materials showcased by the 300+ exhibitors. Apart from the individual stalls, WADE ASIA also featured the ‘Architects Lounge’ for facilitating meaningful conversations and networking.

Dr Ananta Singh Raghuvanshi, Ar Abhay Purohit, Ar Parul Zaveri, Ar James Law & Ar Shirish Beri during the lamp lighting ceremony on day one of WADE ASIA 2023.

Ms Vertica Dvivedi, Ar Neelam Manjunath, Ar Chitra Vishwanath, ID Aparna Kaushik & Dr Ponni M. Concessao during the lamp lighting ceremony on day two of WADE ASIA 2023.

Opening Address by Ar Shirish Beri, Shirish Beri & Associates, Kolhapur

Special Guest of WADE ASIA Ar James Law, Ceo, Cybertecture, HONG KONG presenting on THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE

Keynote session by Ar Sonali Rastogi on The Surat Diamond Bourse

WADE ASIA’S flagship session MASTER CLASS WITH MENTORS. Panelists: Ar Chitra Vishwanath, Ar Neelam Manjunath, Ar Ponni M. Concessao and ID Aparna Kaushik. The session was moderated by Vertica Dvivedi, Founder, WADE ASIA.

Hiten Tejwani, TV STAR & Celebrity HOST at WADE Asia 2023

Ar Sheila Sri Prakash, Chief Architect of Shilpa Architects, Chennai coveted with the most prestigious WADE ASIA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

WADE ASIA 2023 Jury in a frame

WADE 2023 Finalists

The Houseful WADE AWARDS Night 2023

The keynote session at WADE ASIA featured an enlightening presentation by Ar Sonali Rastogi on The Surat Diamond Bourse one of her celebrated projects. It’s a rare occurrence for a project to garner attention from 300 global media outlets, making it a truly remarkable achievement.


Ar Sonali Rastogi Founding Partner, Morphogenesis, Delhi

In contrast to many other projects designed by Morphogenesis, Surat Diamond Bourse adopted a metric-based approach, spanning an impressive 7 million square feet and incorporating stringent high-security measures. Notably, it facilitates the seamless commute of 65,000 individuals to their workplaces in less than 7 minutes. This colossal building, which now stands as India’s largest office building and the world’s largest for diamond traders, has been meticulously designed to cater to the unique lifestyle and business practices of this influential community.


The keynote session by Ar Sonali Rastogi on The Surat Diamond Bourse

Throughout her presentation, Ar Rastogi held the undivided attention of her audiences at WADE ASIA who were eager to learn more about this exceptional endeavor. She emphasized that the project serves as the cornerstone of Surat’s ambitious ‘Dream City’, highlighting the immense impact of community vision and collaboration.


Ar. Rastogi presenting one of her celebrated projects at WADE ASIA 2023

 

“This is just the beginning! As we witness the strong resonance of WADE across the nation, our shoulders bear the weight of increased responsibilities, fortified by a deep foundation of trust.”
– Vertica Dvivedi, Founder, WADE INDIA

We are acutely aware that what you do transcends the ordinary. Your unwavering dedication manifests in the projects and products you create. The lion’s share of your day is dedicated to the noble pursuit of making things better.

With the profound understanding that such endeavors deserve a befitting platform, WADE INDIA was conceived. I am genuinely convinced that only once in several decades do individuals with a fervor akin to ours emerge, daring to establish initiatives as groundbreaking as WADE. Reflecting on my own journey, I find myself marveling at the audacity it took to swim against the tide, and I ponder how my sister and our team found the fortitude to align with my vision. In those moments of reflection, a gentle thought resonates in my heart— “This is just the beginning!” As we witness the strong resonance of WADE across the nation, our shoulders bear the weight of increased responsibilities, fortified by a deep foundation of trust. My sincerest gratitude extends to the visionary brand leaders who have placed their unwavering faith in us.

Today, standing on the cusp of the 9th year of the WADE Architecture Event (scheduled for 23-24-25 Aug 2024 in Delhi), I welcome you to explore WADE INDIA for 2024 edition as well as our esteemed partners, including MATECIA EXHIBITION, India Furniture Conclave, Surfaces Reporter, FDT and more.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

 

WADE Asia, the world’s largest award platform for women in design and architecture, made a triumphant return to Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from September 22nd to 24th, 2023. Spanning an impressive 3,00,000 square feet, this momentous event celebrated architecture and design, transcending geographical boundaries

A Diverse and Influential Audience

Over 45,000 visitors from more than 600 Indian towns and cities and spanning 20 countries worldwide underscored the mounting significance of WADE within the design community and industry.

Thriving Hub for Knowledge Seekers

More than 15,000 architects and designers actively engaged in the WADE Designs India Conference, knowledge sessions, ArchiDesign Competition, and WADE Awards. They explored the latest materials presented by a vast gathering of over 300+ exhibitors, including individual booths and the ‘Architects Lounge,’ fostering insightful conversations and networking opportunities.

Recognizing Achievements

Hettich India played a pivotal role as the WADE Speakers Lounge Partner, while Greenply, Alstone Cladding, AFC Furniture, and Everest jointly hosted the WADE Awards, recognizing achievements across various categories, including Healthy & Safe Interiors, Fascinating Façades, Commercial Interiors, and Most Sustainable Projects.

Captivating Presentations

The WADE DESIGNS INDIA ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE featured prominent figures like Ar. Shirish Beri, Ar Parul Zaveri, Ar Abhay Purohit, Ar James Law, Dr. Ananta Singh Raghuvanshi, and Vertica Dvivedi as dignified inaugural speakers.

The conference also featured captivating presentations, including Ar. James Law’s intriguing talk on “The Future of Architecture” and Ar. Sonali Rastogi’s insights into the prestigious “Surat Diamond Bourse” project.

Knowledge-Sharing and Excellence

MERINO took center stage as the presenting partner of the WADE DESIGNS INDIA Conference, emphasizing its alignment with WADE INDIA to provide valuable knowledge and insights to the design fraternity. The event featured over 50 speakers, 150 jurors, 450 special guests, and a substantial 3500+ delegates, in addition to the impressive turnout of more than 15,000 architects and designers.

Celebrating Creativity

Dedicated halls at the event showcased live presentations of the Top 200 Projects from India, allowing principal architects and designers to exhibit their exceptional work. The knowledge sessions covered a wide array of topics, such as Women in Design, Couple Partnerships in Life and Work, Business Intelligence in Design- Scaling up, Management & Finance, Masterclass with Mentors, and the WADE ASIA Change Makers.

Overwhelming Response

The WADE ARCHIDESIGN COMPETITION 2023 saw an overwhelming response with over 1150 nominations across various categories. Shortlisted projects were presented to a jury of 150+ members, featuring more than 200 live presentations across different halls.

Prestigious WADE ASIA Awards

The esteemed WADE ASIA AWARDS 2023 recognized the contributions of over 50 women architects and designers across 26 categories. The event’s remarkable showcase of creativity, knowledge-sharing, and excellence made WADE ASIA 2023 a significant milestone in the world of architecture and design.

As the world’s premier award platform for women in design and architecture, the prestigious WADE ASIA Awards 2023 stood as the crowning glory of this extraordinary gathering, celebrating the achievements of women in architecture and design while providing a national platform for their remarkable work.

WADE ASIA 2023 was supported by a variety of organizations, including the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Raipur Centre, IIID Vizag Centre, and IIID Jaipur Regional Chapter; the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Jharkhand Chapter and IIA Rajasthan Chapter; CAPEXIL; the Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC); and the Builders Association of India (BAI). The Council of Architecture served as the event’s Awareness Partner, while the IVS School of Design was the Education Partner.