FOAID 2024: Creativity Worth Celebrating
6 NOVEMBER 2024 – [MEDIA PARTNER] As the Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) 2024 draws near, excitement is building among architects, designers and other innovators in the field. Now in its 11th year, FOAID has grown to become one of India’s top design conferences. Set to take place in Delhi on November 22–23 and Mumbai on December 20–21, FOAID promises to deliver a fresh wave of inspiration and insight through this year’s theme: Creativity Worth Celebrating.
Speakers
FOAID is known for featuring top architectural keynote speakers who inspire and challenge the design community. This year in Delhi, attendees will hear from Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas of Studio Fuksas, celebrated for their work on large-scale projects such as the proposed Versova Bandra Sea Link. Ernesto Bedmar, known for his nature-driven designs, will present his Delhi House project, while Sandeep Khosla of Khosla and Anand will discuss tropical residential designs using local materials and sustainability. In a first-ever appearance, all five principals from Studio Lotus, including Ambrish Arora, will come together to share their insights on scaling architectural practices—a key topic for emerging and established firms alike.
The Mumbai edition will host Wolf D. Prix from Coop Himmelblau, known for works such as the Bangalore Sky Tower and BMW Welt. The lineup will also include Gurjit Singh Matharoo in conversation with Lucio Muniain from Mexico, offering a cross-cultural perspective on global architecture trends for 2024. New voices, like Kamal Sagar from Total Environment and Ashwin Alva, designer of the Fairmont Hotel in Mumbai, will also bring fresh perspectives to the table. Arjan Pit from UNStudio, one of the world’s most recognized architecture firms, will share his insights, making FOAID a must-attend event for design enthusiasts.
Signature segments
The event’s Product Arena will be a showcase of innovative and up-to-date design products, from sustainable materials to smart building solutions. Leading industry brands and professionals will participate and provide an opportunity for visitors to see firsthand the tools and techniques shaping future projects.
As a platform for nurturing young talent, the VOX Architecture Ideas Competition, now in its 10th year, will offer creative design challenges to young architects and designers. ICA Creative Minds Next competition highlights conceptual and ongoing projects, providing a launchpad for innovative architectural ideas and a chance to gain recognition from industry experts.
Build India Vision Summit: Shaping the future of infrastructure
One of the key highlights of FOAID 2024 is the Build India Vision set to happen in the Mumbai edition, a groundbreaking summit dedicated to advancing India’s construction and infrastructure landscape through collaboration, innovation and sustainable solutions. The event brings together key stakeholders from across the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, developers, government representatives, policymakers and local communities, to collectively shape the future of the nation’s built environment.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of FOAID 2024—a global platform for design excellence.