Godrej Locks & Architectural Fittings and Systems (GLAFS), a distinguished business unit of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, proudly marked the culmination of the third edition of “The GeeVees Awards” over the weekend. Launched by Godrej Locks & Architectural Fittings and Systems in 2021-2022, The GEEVEES Awards is a prestigious platform that recognizes and celebrates India’s finest innovations in architecture and interior design. This year, the ceremony took place in Goa on March 9, 2024, and showcased some of India’s most innovative projects in sustainable architecture and interior design.
GeeVees 2024 received an impressive 1482 submissions, underscoring the growing emphasis on steering design and architecture towards sustainable solutions. Over 50 creative minds from the architecture and interior design fraternity congregated to applaud peers who are charting an inspiring course toward a greener and healthier future. Winners were announced across diverse industries such as hospitality, residential, healthcare, educational, commercial, and more, showcasing the broad spectrum of innovation and excellence within the field.
Mr. Shyam Motwani, Business Head at Godrej Locks & Architectural Fittings and Systems, expressed, “At Godrej Locks & Architectural Fittings and Systems, we deeply value fresh ideas and bright minds. The GeeVees Awards provides an ideal platform for us to express our appreciation and admiration for design ingenuity. The 2024 edition of the GeeVees Awards was a vibrant celebration of creativity and sustainability. Our panel, comprised of respected industry experts, scoured the nation for talent in sustainable architecture and interior design. With GeeVees, our mission extends beyond mere recognition; we aspire to inspire architects and designers, collaborating with like-minded young visionaries to create designs that not only aesthetically please but also contribute positively to our society.”
A panel of sixteen esteemed jury members, highly influential in shaping the architecture and interior design fraternity, graced the event to celebrate the intersection of architecture and sustainability. Notable jury members included Naresh Narsimhan (Venkatramanan Associates), Puran Kumar (Studio PKA), Reza Kabul (ARK Reza Architects), George E Ramapuram (Earthitects), Hiten Sethi (Hiten Sethi & Associates), Kanhai Gandhi (KNS Architects), Anupam Bansal (ABRD Architects), Darius Tanujoyo (Pranala Associates), Nitin Killawala (Group Seven Architects & Planners), Alhad Gore (Beyond Design Architects & Consultants), Raj Agrawal (Raj Agrawal & Associates), Rang Emei (Helix Healthcare Architecture + Helix Design), Sunil Patil (Sunil Patil & Associates), Supriya Thyagarajan (Perkins Eastman), Vatsal Joshi (Associated Architects Pvt Ltd), Carl Bhesania (Architecture at Talati & Partners).
With a steadfast focus on enhancing consumer experience, Godrej Locks and Architectural Fittings and Systems continues to lead in developing conscious products and solutions that are not only environmentally conscious but also designed to provide the highest level of home safety and security elements.
Annexure: Winner’s details:
Each of these categories also had a 1st runner up and a people’s choice awards.
Sr No | Categories | Winners |
| 1. | Architecture – Public / Institutional Building | Bhargav A bhavsar |
| 2. | Architecture – Residential Villa / Bunglow | Arjun A Joshy |
| 3. | Architecture Commercial Projects – Large (More Than 1000 Sq. ft.) | Himanshu Bhagavanbhai Patel |
| 4. | Commercial Projects in Small Towns – Architecture & Interior (Towns with Population under 1 Lac) | Ar Bindu K |
| 5. | Educational – Architecture & Interior | Swapnil valvatkar |
| 6. | Healthcare – Architecture & Interior | Khushboo Vyas |
7. | Hospitality Projects – Large – Architecture & Interior (More than 50 Rooms) |
Dharmesh Patel
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| 8. | Hospitality Projects – Small – Architecture & Interior (Less than 50 Rooms) | Abhigyan Neogi
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| 9. | Interior Commercial Projects – Large (Above 3000 Sq.ft.) | Shiv Salian |
| 10. | Interior Commercial Projects – Small (Less than 3000 Sq.ft.) | Akshaya Vaibhavi Thakkar Desai
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| 11. | Interior Residential Apartment / Villa / Bungalow – Large (Above 3000 Sq.ft.) | Lester Rozario
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| 12. | Interior Residential Apartment / Villa / Bungalow – Small (Less than 3000 Sq.ft.) | Kumpal Vaid
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| 13. | Multi-Unit Housing | Vishal Shah |
| 14. | Residential Projects in Small towns – Architecture & Interior (Towns with Population under 1 Lac) | ZARINE HOSHANG JAMSHEDJI |
15. | Safest Projects – Architecture & Interior | Vikram Sanghra |
