Bangalore : Architectural Digest India hosted the first-ever edition of AD New Wave presented by JSW at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, bringing together the country’s most exciting emerging voices across architecture, interior design, landscape design and product design. The edition was supported by associate partners KOHLER, Simpolo Tiles & Bathware, Aluminr, ENDO LIGHTING CORP., Dewar’s Experiences., and gifting partner Aluminr.
Conceived as a platform dedicated to recognising the next generation of creative talent, AD New Wave celebrated 25 emerging practices that are redefining the Indian design landscape through fresh perspectives, material exploration and experimental thinking. The evening brought together designers, architects, industry leaders and members of the creative community to honour a new wave of talent shaping the future of design in India.
Mrinalini Ghadiok, Head of Editorial Content, Architectural Digest India, said, “The future of Indian design will be shaped by practitioners who are willing to question boundaries, work across disciplines and engage deeply with the realities of our time. AD New Wave was conceived as a platform to recognise and support those emerging voices early in their journey, while creating a larger ecosystem of visibility and dialogue around their work.”
Speaking on the partnership, Tarini Jindal Handal, Managing Director – JSW Realty, Founder – Aequo said, “At JSW , we believe the future of design belongs to bold new voices and fresh perspectives. We are proud to support AD New Wave — a platform that celebrates emerging talent, encourages creative exploration, and inspires the next generation of designers to shape the spaces and experiences of tomorrow.”
Bringing together distinguished leaders from across the industry, the jury included, Mrinalini Ghadiok, Head of Editorial Content at Architectural Digest India, Nivangi Davda, Head – Interior Design, JSW Realty, Peter D’Ascoli – Creative Director, Talianna Consultants, Shonan Purie Trehan – Founder & Principal Architect, Language.Architecture.Body and Rajat Sodhi – Architect & Partner, Orproject. The winners were felicitated with a specially designed trophy by renowned artist Sudarshan Shetty.
The event further reinforced India’s growing position as a hub for design, innovation and interdisciplinary creative exchange, while creating a platform for meaningful conversations around the future of design.
