COA National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis 2025

🎓 About the COA National Awards

The Council of Architecture (COA) National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis is India’s most prestigious platform celebrating outstanding academic works from architecture schools nationwide. Each year, hundreds of entries compete across five zones, with zonal winners advancing to the national stage.

🌟 Zonal Jury – Zone 1 Winners

🏗️ Category A: Architectural Project

1. Marina as an Urban Destination, Foreshore Estate, Chennai – Janani E., School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
2. New Faridabad Railway Station – Muskan Sharma, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
3. Vertical Prison Complex – Prajjwal Saini, School of Architecture and Planning, Apeejay Institute of Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4. Voltaris Spire: Analog Astronaut Training Centre for Space Exploration and Research – Biswajit Das, University Institute of Architecture, Chandigarh University, Punjab
5. ‘KIMIN AYE’: Bamboo Institute and Skill Development Centre – Asha Gogoi, Faculty of Planning & Architecture, Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan

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🏙️ Category B: Projects Addressing Concerns within Society

1. IIT Ropar – Satellite Campus – Chhavi Kohli, School of Architecture and Design, Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
2. Sukoon – Architecture of End-of-Life Care – Ammar Ul Haq, MBS School of Planning and Architecture, Dwarka, New Delhi
3. Immigration/Refugee Detention Center – Rayi Yashwanth, Department of Planning and Architecture, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram
4. Forgotten to Found: A Case of Pathu Thoon Lane, Madurai – Ankita Agrahari, School of Architecture and Planning, Apeejay Institute of Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
5. Recharging Rajghat: Adaptive Reuse of Thermal Power Plant into a Multi-Species Urban Recreational Hub – Mohammad Abul Hasan, MBS School of Planning and Architecture, Dwarka, New Delhi

Zone 2 Winners

Category A: Architectural Project

1. Designing Subterranean Spaces for Immersive Experiences: Museum of Natural History at Dinosaur Fossil Park, Balasinor, Gujarat – Divyansh Kumar, Faculty of Architecture, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Khayal: The Art of Musical Expression, Celebrating Music and Innovation in Honour of Pt. Ravi Shankar’s Legacy at Varanasi – Kesha Patel, Faculty of Architecture, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat, Gujarat
3. Water, Land, Monument: Thresholds Between Past, Present & Future – Jay Tejwani, D.C. Patel School of Architecture, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
4. Meditation Centre: Integration of Human Experience and Architecture with Nature – Bhardava Brijeshkumar Gautambhai, Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture, Rajkot, Gujarat
5. From Legacy to Livelihood: A Vision for the Development of the Siddi Community – Hirva Asifbhai Belim, Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture, Rajkot, Gujarat

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Category B: Projects Addressing Concerns within the Society

1. Reimagining Social Infrastructure of a Rural Setting (A Case of Narichana Village) – Netraa Shah, Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat
2. Awakening the Senses: An Empathetic Approach Through Architectural Integration for Cerebral Palsy Children – Vishwa Ashokkumar Panchasara, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
3. Parampara Prangan: Handicrafts Development Centre and Dwellings for the Artisan Community at Raghurajpur, Odisha – Gaurav Panda, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha
4. Colony to Community: Redevelopment of Antulenagar Leprosy Colony, Pune – Bhavya Ashish Shah, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat, Gujarat
5. From Abandoned Mill Ruins to Civic Catalyst: Connecting DBR Mills to Hussain Sagar Lake as a Third Place for Hyderabad – Tanishka, Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture, Hyderabad, Telangana

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🏆 Poornima University Shines at COA National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis 2025

The Faculty of Planning and Architecture, Poornima University, has brought immense pride to the institution by being recognized at the Council of Architecture (COA) National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis 2025.

Standing tall among the Zonal Winners in this prestigious national competition, Poornima University continues to uphold its reputation for academic rigor, innovative design thinking, and creative excellence in architectural education.

This recognition reflects the university’s unwavering commitment to nurturing young architects who combine imagination with purpose and sustainability with innovation.

🌟 Celebrating Our Achievers

This year’s awards were conferred under two prominent categories, and we are delighted to announce the achievements of our talented students:

• Ms. Asha Gogoi – Zone 1 Winner
  🏅 Category: COA National Awards for Excellence in Architectural Thesis 2025 & JK AYA Best Architecture Student of the Year Award 2025
• Mr. Deepak Berwal – Zone 1 Winner
  🏅 Category: COA Students’ Awards for Excellence in Documentation of Architectural Heritage 2025 (Zone 1)

Ms. Asha Gogoi, a talented student from Faculty of Planning and Architecture, Poornima University, Jaipur, has been recognized as the Zone 1 Winner for her architectural thesis titled:
“‘KIMIN AYE’: Bamboo Institute and Skill Development Centre.”

Her innovative project explores sustainable architectural practices and the potential of bamboo as a primary building material, contributing to community empowerment and skill development in rural contexts.

🏛️ A Moment of Pride for Poornima University

These accolades reaffirm Poornima University’s commitment to fostering a learning environment that inspires creativity, research-oriented design, and critical thinking. The achievements of Ms. Gogoi and Mr. Berwal are a testament to the guidance of our dedicated faculty and the dynamic academic culture that empowers students to excel at national and international platforms.

As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to many more achievements that will continue to shape the future of architecture and design education at Poornima University.

Congratulations to our brilliant students and mentors for this remarkable accomplishment!

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