Mumbai,
May 14, 2026 : Gyproc India successfully concluded the
second edition of its flagship national design challenge, ‘Beyond Dimensions
with Gyproc,’ reinforcing its commitment to nurturing future architects and
interior designers through innovation-led learning and future-ready
construction practices. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, this
year’s challenge received over 750 entries and 200+ case submissions from
architecture and interior design institutions across India, bringing together
young creative minds to reimagine smarter and more responsible built spaces.
Designed
to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, the platform encouraged students
to explore innovative applications of drywalls in modern construction solutions
while showcasing their creativity and technical understanding before industry
leaders.
The
competition culminated in a grand finale in Mumbai, where finalist teams
presented their concepts to an esteemed jury comprising:
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Ar. Alpa Shikre,
Principal, Interior Design (LEED), SSA Architects, Mumbai
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Israel Gnanaraj,
Managing Director, Design Collaborative, Pondicherry
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Ar. Jatinder Malhotra, Director,
Genesis, Delhi
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Ar. Soumitra Majumder,
Founder & Principal Architect, Utopiaan, Kolkata
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Shailee Goswami,
Tech Lead -Building Science RCD, Saint-Gobain Research India, Bengaluru
The
winning teams will receive exclusive industry exposure opportunities, including
international visits and certification programs focused on green building and
contemporary design practices.
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Winners—Shreyas Gharge (IES-Indian
Education Society of Architecture) and Priyal Kadam (Rachana Sansad
Academy of Architecture, Mumbai)
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1st Runners-Up – Durgah Harinarayanan
and Atharva Chavan (Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture, Mumbai)
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2nd Runners-Up – Joyce Sweety S and Monika
Kumar (P.S.G. Institute of Architecture and Planning, Coimbatore)
Speaking
at the finale, Sudeep Kolte, Managing Director, Saint-Gobain India Pvt
Ltd, Gyproc Business, said, “The second edition of ‘Beyond Dimensions’ reflects
the growing focus among young designers on innovation-led and responsible built
environments aligned with Saint-Gobain’s 2050 sustainability agenda.”
Shashank
Sharma, Vice President – Sales & Marketing,
Saint-Gobain India Pvt Ltd, Gyproc Business, added, “Beyond Dimensions’ has
evolved into a meaningful platform encouraging young professionals to challenge
conventional thinking and explore innovative applications of drywalls in modern
construction technologies.
To
learn more about Gyproc India’s sustainable solutions and future
initiatives, https://www.gyproc.in.
About
Saint-Gobain Group
Worldwide
leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs,
manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and
industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and
private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction
and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide
sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in
2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A
BETTER HOME” with €46.5 billion in sales in 2025, a workforce of 162,000+
employees, and locations in 80+ countries committed to achieving net zero
carbon emissions by 2050.
For
more information about Saint-Gobain India, visit www.saint-gobain.co.in
