Contribute innovative
design concepts to transformÂ
Ahmedabad’s urban and cultural landscape
Designers l Architects l Interior Designers l Artists
(Professionals & Students)
Important Dates
5th September
Submissions Open
5th October
11:59 PM IST
Submissions Close
Late October
ADC Final JuryÂ
Late November
Public Display & Awards Ceremony
Vision
At the core of this challenge is a forward-looking mission: positioning Ahmedabad as a vibrant, world-class metropolis as it prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. We seek creative, practical, and scalable solutions across Design, Architecture, Interior Design, and Fine Arts to elevate the city’s daily infrastructure and urban legacy—creating a lasting blueprint for the future.
Objective
Harnessing the collective power of these creative disciplines for urban renewal
Upgrading
Civic Spaces
Renewing key gateways, transit points, heritage routes, and public spaces
Bridging Local and Global
Integrating authentic local character with world-class design excellence
Elevating Everyday Life
Enhancing everyday urban life for citizens while delivering unforgettable first impressions for visitors
Re-imagining Products, Spaces, Environments, and Experiences
Design Themes
Participants must select any one of the following
design themes for submission of their concept.
Theme 3
Building Community Experiences
Cities are remembered not only through iconic landmarks but also through everyday public life. This theme focuses on transforming underutilised urban spaces into vibrant neighbourhood destinations that encourage social interaction, recreation and community participation.
Sustainability
& Circularity
Demonstrating environmental stewardship through zero-waste design, circular economies, resource repurposing, and a minimised carbon footprint
The design entries should go beyond aesthetics to
anchor the ideas in meaningful, real-world impact.
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Participants must ensure that their proposed solutions are ergonomically well-resolved, practical to execute, easy to maintain and long lasting. They should align their concepts with one or more of these core values, ensuring their work genuinely reflects and brings those chosen values to life.
Universal Accessibility
Providing practical solutions that ensure public spaces and cultural sites are effortlessly navigable by everyone—including the differently-abled, the elderly, and young children
Design ValuesÂ
Social
Integration
Creating design interventions that respect, elevate, and integrate diverse local communities, making the city’s growth a shared celebration
Innovation & Scalability
Delivering forward-thinking ideas that are highly original, technically feasible, and capable of being scaled seamlessly across the city
Why Participate?
Industry Recognition
Your work will evaluated by an eminent jury panel of design leaders, urban thinkers, and academic experts.
Public Showcase
The shortlisted entries will be featured in a high-profile exhibition jointly organised by ADI Ahmedabad and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).
Impact on the City
The winning entries will be compiled into a visionary manifesto presented to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for potential real-world implementation ahead of 2030.
Awards & Recognition
The top two entries in each category - professional and student will receive prestigious awards and recognition.
Participant Categories
Professional
Independent practitioners, consultants, and established studios or firms working within these four disciplines.
Student
Students currently enrolled in Design, Architecture, Interior Design, and Fine Arts programmes at recognised institutes and universities.
Participation Fees
Professional Category: ₹ 1000/- per entry
Student Category: ₹ 150/- per entry
Entry Submission Limit
To ensure the highest level of conceptual resolution, participants (whether entering individually or as part of a team) are limited to a single submission to the Challenge. A participant cannot be part of multiple team submissions.
Team Size
Participants may submit entries individually or in teams of up to 4 members. The formulation of multi-disciplinary teams is highly encouraged to foster diverse, comprehensive design perspectives.
