Ar. Bhadri Suthar
Jury Member
Co Founder & Co Principal Designer, tHE gRID Architects | Research & Design Studio
New Season • 2.0
ARCHITOPIA 2.0
Dream Dwelling
Architopia 2.0 invites you to explore the idea of a Dream Dwelling – a house that goes beyond walls and roofs to become a reflection of personality, lifestyle, values, and aspirations.
Participants are encouraged to design a house for a person or personality of their choice (real or fictional), translating human emotions, habits, and dreams into spatial experiences.
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Our Knowledge Partners
The Grid Architects
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
HSC Designs
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
IIA Kapurthala Sub-Centre
Punjab Chapter
Competition Timeline
All deadlines are scheduled at 11:59 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)
Rewards
Prizes & Recognitions
1st Prize
10000 Rs
2nd Prize
6000 Rs
3rd Prize
4000 Rs
10 Honorable Mentions
Receive Certificates of Appreciation, work published on our website, and featured in a curated book.
Top 50 Shortlisted Projects
Certificate of Appreciation, acknowledging their achievement.
Participation Certificates
All participants will receive a participation certificate.
Internship Opportunity
The top three winners will be offered an internship opportunity at our knowledge partner firms:
The GRID ArchitectsHSC Designs
Important NoteIf the first-place entry comprises multiple participants, the internship opportunity will be extended to the team collectively. In such a case, the internship opportunity will not be extended to the second and third winning entries.
For All Participants
Additional Opportunity
Each participant will have the exclusive opportunity to attend a Live Webinar. This interactive session will provide valuable insights into design innovation, sustainable practices, and emerging technologies.
Participants will gain firsthand knowledge from professionals, engage in meaningful discussions, and discover practical approaches to solving real-world architectural challenges.
Interactive session
Design Innovation
Details
Design Brief
An overview of the project scope, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.
Project Overview
Architopia 2.0 "Dream Dwelling" focuses on designing a residence that is uniquely tailored to its user. The house should emerge from a deep understanding of the chosen personality's profession, daily routine, interests, emotional needs, and philosophy of life. The challenge is to design a residential house that represents the dream home of the selected personality (real or fictional). The emphasis is not on size or luxury, but on the quality of spaces, conceptual clarity, and the relationship between the inhabitant and the architecture.
Award Categories
Winners
Projects are evaluated by a distinguished panel of architects and educators. Winners will be selected based on the judging criteria defined in the brief.
Honorable Mentions
10 Exceptional projects will receive Honorable Mentions and will be published on the DiscoverArch website.
Submission Details
Required Content
- Concept statement and Client profile.
- Site plan showing orientation & connection to the building.
- Floor plans illustrating interior spatial arrangements and zoning.
- 3D Representations: Perspectives & renderings.
- Elevations and sections of the building/site.
- Materials and innovative design details or features.
Format Requirements
- Maximum of 2 A1-size sheets in PDF format.
- File size must not exceed 50MB.
- No names, logos, or institutional identifiers on the sheets.
- Mark your sheet with the Unique Identification Number in the top right corner.
Eligibility
Open to all undergraduate and post-graduate students currently enrolled in architecture, urban planning, landscape design, or related programs worldwide.
Both individual and team entries are accepted, with a maximum of four participants per team. You can also include a Faculty Mentor (optional).
Judging Criteria
1
Concept and Vision
The originality and strength of the idea.
2
Functionality & Spatial Planning
Practicality and efficiency of the spatial layout.
3
Innovation & Sustainability
Creative design approaches and effective use of sustainable practices.
4
Contextual Sensitivity
Responsiveness to the site and its surroundings.
5
Reflection of Personality
How clearly the design embodies the characteristics of the chosen personality.
6
Presentation
Clarity and visual impact of the submission.
Evaluation Panel
Distinguished Jury
A global panel of accomplished architects and designers come together to evaluate excellence in Architopia 2.0.
SEEKING EXCELLENCE
Ar. Hiloni Sutaria
Jury Member
Founder, HSC Designs
Ar. Mahesh Rameshwar Bangad
Jury Member
Founder, Studio7.inc and Chairman, AESA Pune
Dr. Naresh Chhatwani
Jury Member
Head of Department, IDEA, Indus University
Ar. Shailesh Patel
Jury Member
Founder, STUDIO 926 and Assistant Professor, SVIT Vasad
Ar. Himmat Bhatia
Jury Member
Professor, Lovely Professional University
Ar. Bhadri Suthar
Jury Member
Co Founder & Co Principal Designer, tHE gRID Architects | Research & Design Studio
Ar. Hiloni Sutaria
Jury Member
Founder, HSC Designs
Ar. Mahesh Rameshwar Bangad
Jury Member
Founder, Studio7.inc and Chairman, AESA Pune
Dr. Naresh Chhatwani
Jury Member
Head of Department, IDEA, Indus University
Ar. Shailesh Patel
Jury Member
Founder, STUDIO 926 and Assistant Professor, SVIT Vasad
Ar. Himmat Bhatia
Jury Member
Professor, Lovely Professional University
Guidelines
Rules & Regulations
Key guidelines and important dates for all participants.
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Only undergraduate and postgraduate architecture/design students are eligible to participate.
02
Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered for evaluation.
03
The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
04
English is the designated official language for all competition-related communication.
05
Selected participants may be required to provide a detailed explanation of their design to the jury.
06
Only registered participants who have successfully submitted a project will be eligible for certificates.
07
DiscoverArch retains the right to adjust the competition schedule. Participants will be notified promptly.
Important Dates
Registration Deadline:
17 May, 2026
Submission Deadline:
15 Jun, 2026
Process
How It Works
A simple, five-step journey from registration to recognition.
Register
Start Designing
Submit Design
Jury Evaluation
Awards
Step 1: Register
Fill in your details and complete the registration to secure your spot in the competition.
Register
Fill in your details and complete the registration to secure your spot in the competition.
Start Designing
Unleash your creativity and begin developing your innovative design based on the detailed competition brief.
Submit Design
Upload your completed design proposal in the specified format before the final deadline to ensure your entry is considered.
Jury Evaluation
Our distinguished jury panel will meticulously review and evaluate each submission based on the judging criteria.
Awards
Winning entries will be announced, celebrated, and awarded their prizes and recognitions.
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