Founder of the Chandigarh-based CAPT Consultants, Ar. Purnima Sharma hails from a family of doctors and is married into a family of illustrious architects. The dynamic lady set up her independent practice in 1998 and has since handled several projects from the residential, hospitality and healthcare sectors. The creative, talented, and multi-faceted lady wields her brushes and pens with flourish – in all areas of life. Read on, for an inspiring story of this architectural braveheart.

Rekha Rodwittiya is an acclaimed artist, curator, and educator from the Baroda school of art. Over the five decades of her career, she has participated in multiple solo exhibitions and group shows worldwide, with her works exhibited in cities such as London, New York, Stockholm, São Paulo, and Venice. Along with an unapologetically feminist mindset, Rodwittiya’s creations are seen to redefine the representation of the female figure in art.

Established in 1999, Environmental Design Consultants (EDC) is an architecture and interior design consultancy in Indore; founded and managed by architects Shital and Paresh Kapade. The EDC mission is to deliver exceptional design ideas and solutions to clients through a creative blend of human need, environmental stewardship, value creation, art, and science. The blend of extraordinary design and technical expertise has seen EDC deliver several streamlined, timely, and budgeted projects over the years. A well-studied and customized response to the needs and aspirations of the client leads to innovative and impactful architecture and design. EDC encourages research; so multidisciplinary professional teams are seen re-imagining solutions to meet the challenges of the built environment.

Aahana Miller, principal architect at ABM Architects in Mumbai has established herself as a pioneer in corporate interior design. Their approach seamlessly integrates functionality with aesthetic refinement, while respecting both client heritage and contemporary needs. The firm's expertise in creating sophisticated workplace environments is particularly evident in their recent project for The Indian Hotels Company Limited, where they successfully balanced brand legacy with modern workplace requirements.

Dr. Sarjoo Patel, Dr. Chaitali Trivedi Joshi, Ms. Shruti Chaudhari, Dr. Parag Shukla, from the M.S. University of Baroda and Mr. Kush Patel, from SVIT received the patent for a multipurpose chair, its design and affordability. The multidisciplinary interaction among all team members helped design a chair that is multifunctional, comfortable, affordable, and durable. The patent was issued on February 6, 2025.