Singapore: Oscar & Ponni Architects win Estrade Architecture & Design Int’l Awards 2016

Bellevision Media Network

Singapore, 27 Oct 2016: The 2nd Estrade Real Estate Awards powered by housing.com were hosted at the Grand Copthrone, Waterfront, Singapore. 

 

Estrade Awards 2016 saw an overwhelming response with over 200 nominations received this year. The judges had a grueling task of choosing 29 awardees, who were felicitated at the awards night held in Singapore on Friday, October 21. For the first time Estrade Media Pte Ltd also introduced Estrade BUILT Awards Category that included companies from the Building Utilities sector.

 

 

The panel discussion on the challenges faced by India’s real estate sector was the highlight of the evening. Vishwasjeet Singh, Editor-in-chief, www.estrade.inmoderated the power packed session which included Amit Bhasin, Head Strategy, Housing.com along with the renowned Architect Christopher Benninger and Estrade jury member Arshi Pathan. The topics discussed include, government of India’s Smart cities project, Affordable housing – which is PM Narendra Modi’s dream project, Housing for All by 2022, funding in the real estate/infrastructure sector and new trends in real estate architecture. This was the first time challenges faced by India’s real estate sector were discussed at an international public forum. 

 

Speaking at the Awards night, Jason Kothari, CEO, Housing.com said, ‘The Real Estate sector is projected to grow 14 percent year on year and grow to US$ 850 billion by 2028, accounting for about 13 percent of the GDP. Economic growth is projected to be 8 percent over the next 10 years, the highest in the world. Urbanization is expected to grow from 32 percent to 50 percent by 2050, this means that around 400 million people will be moving to urban areas.The Government’s introduction of various initiatives, such as RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority), Housing for All by 2022 and easing for norms for FDI, make this the most exciting sector in not just India, but globally. I think that we are all very lucky to be at this time and place, and be a part of this exciting story in India over the next 10 years.’

 

Vishwasjeet Singh, Editor-in-Chief, www.estrade.in said, ‘Real Estate sector alone contributes more than US$ 100 billion to India’s economy, accounting for roughly 5 percent of the GDP. With the government’s push for better infrastructure, the potential for growth and opportunities is endless for all players.’ He further added, ‘When you see that Real Estate and Building Utilities players complement each other, a combined platform to bring them together is a major win for all. Moreover, Singapore being the financial and technological hub, and a leader across industries, offers great learning to Indian professionals. Estrade awards bring together the key stake holders every year.’

 

Estrade jury member Arshi Pathan, director, Moonpool Consulting Pte Ltd also said, ‘There has to be an amalgamation of commercial and residential players to create better funding opportunities and make self sustaining townships.’ Adding further, ‘You can’t retrofit old cities with haphazard new technology and call them Smart cities. We need a holistic and inclusive approach from the inception stage of such projects.’

 

This awards night was attended by who’s who of India’s Real Estate and Building Materials industry professionals. Estrade Awards, Singapore, is a strong networking platform to recognise the contribution of Indian professionals that include the real estate developers, building utilities, architects and interior designers.

 

2nd Estrade Real Estate Awards and Inaugural Built Awards 2016 – Awardees List

 

Architect of the year – commercial: Accord Hotel, Puducherry – Oscar & Ponni Architects

Interior Design Private Residence: Urban Home, Chennai – Oscar & Ponni Architects

 

So far, Chennai-based Oscar & Ponni Architects have won 76 awards.

 

About Estrade Media, Singapore

 

www.estrade.in is the digital media editorial brand of Estrade Media Pte Ltd, Singapore Estrade is a Singapore based digital media company. The company has his India Office based out of Mumbai that currently has two editorial brands www.estrade.in, www.theonside.com Estrade is a corporate news focused site, launched in 2014. Estrade helps to provide a platform of diverse opportunities to Businesses and Corporate Entities focused on carving a niche out for themselves. The world of business is always in a flux, more so in the emerging economies of Asia. Estrade recognizes the efforts and innovation of companies who are on a growth trajectory of their journey.

 

Estrade as a media house is dedicated to recognize the efforts of individuals and teams working behind the scenes to make their corporate entities reach the pinnacle of success. It is our endeavor that these teams’ success stories are shared in the public domain as case studies for the benefit of all.