~ Partners with Architects and Engineers from across the world to design iconic sculptures ~

~ The 2nd edition receives over 5,200 registrations with participants from 13 countries ~

Mumbai: Tata Structura, the leading structural hollow section brand from Tata Steel, had launched the 2nd edition of ‘Notions of India’ design competition on March 3, 2021 in the presence of Ratan Tata, Chairman Tata Trusts and Chairman Emeritus Tata Sons, and N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Group.

Notions of India encourages architects and engineers to design an iconic sculpture, preferably using YST 355 steel hollow sections, that signifies the vision and journey of India into the future.

The competition, spanning over five months, witnessed over 5200 registrations and participants from 13 countries who gave shape to their imagination, embodying the idea of India – today and tomorrow, and which will serve as a visual treat and a reminder for years to come.

With over 575 submissions, the rigorous selection includes five levels of Juries comprising India’s most respected architects and engineers including Dhananjay Dake, Balan Nambiar, Sanjeev Kumar Lohia, Prof. K Jaisim, Hariom Gera, P Surya Prakash, Sheila Sri Prakash, and Anurag Sinha to name a few. 

Rajeev Singhal, Vice President, Flats Products, Tata Steel, said: “Tata Steel is committed to building a new India. Competitions like ‘Notions of India’ will inspire young talented architects and engineers to innovate and explore a future of possibilities, enabled by steel. Congratulations to all the finalists and participants for their wonderful effort. I also convey my gratitude to the eminent Jury to have partnered with us on this journey.”

Sanjay S Sahni, Executive-in-Charge Tubes, said: “Notions of India is a global design competition to celebrate steel’s versatility, strength and aesthetic appeal through creation of iconic structures in major cities. The competition reinforces the mission of Tata Structura to enable contemporary architectural marvels and innovative solutions of tomorrow. It is heartening to see the design community rise to the challenge and one gets to see India and its myriad hues find expression in each and every entry.”

A total of twelve leading designs, based on the evaluation by four rounds of juries, were shortlisted as the finalists and revealed on August 15, 2021, India’s 75th Independence Day. The final winners will be announced on October 2, 2021. 

Finalists

Sr. No.	Design Name	Firm Name	Lead Architect/s
1	AGNI	Axiom India	Amit Sharma
2	NATIONAL UNITY PAVILLION	Collaborative Architecture	Lalita Tharani Mujib Ahmad
3	GARLAND OF FLOWERS	Head Studio	Aditya Pratap Soni
4	OORJA	Incubis Consultants	Amit Gulati
5	UDAAN	Incubis Consultants	Amit Gulati
6	COLLECTIVE CANOPY	Jonathan Baker Architect	Jonathan Baker
7	THE KNOT	Midori Architects	Suraksha Acharya
8	BANYAN	Padauk Design Studio	Mohammad Ziyadh Mohammad Jasim
9	THE YAAN	Shadowlight Architects	Suresh Babu
10	BILLION IMPRESSIONS	An Independent Collaboration	Namdev Talluru Jayakanth J K
11	CHATURANGA	Swapnil Jaggi Architects	Swapnil Jaggi
12	WINGS OF FIRE	Yali Art Lab	Venkatesh RY Siddarth PT