CPKA Compass | December 2022

Tale of Two Cities: Dikshu C. Kukreja Brings Revolutionary New Talk Show that Addresses Global Concerns of Urbanisation

Being telecast on WION (World is One News), Tale of Two Cities is an 8-episode series where Kukreja travels the world, exchanging notes from Indian cities with Prime Ministers, Presidents and Mayors representing some of the world’s leading metros.

Exhibition: Five Decades of India’s Built Environment at the London Festival of Architecture

In 2022, CPKA became India’s first and only architecture practice invited to exhibit at the London Festival of Architecture, London’s foremost celebration of architecture and city-making. Guests of honour included Amish Tripathi, Renowned Author and Director of the Nehru Centre, London, and Rosa Regina, Director of the London Festival of Architecture.?

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India Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 Selected In Top 3 Pavilions Globally

The India Pavilion received many distinctions in 2022 and truly made its mark globally. It was one of the ‘only pavilions retained for posterity’ after EXPO 2020 ended. Recognised as ‘One of the Most Iconic Pavilions’ by the American Institute of Architects, and it was also selected as the ‘Most Noteworthy Project’ by Construction World.

Our Book, ‘Five Decades of India’s Built Environment’ launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival

His Excellency Ambassador of Norway, Mr Hans Jacob Frydenlund, launched our book, ‘Five Decades of India’s Built Environment’ at this year’s Jaipur Literature Festival! Dikshu Kukreja and Arunima Kukreja narrated their experience of penning the notable journey of CP Kukreja Architects, which was followed by an engaging conversation with Sanjoy Roy.

Distinctions that Make Us Proud and Grateful

These awards and distinctions gave us moments to cherish and reflect on how far we have come while also providing us with a sense of how far we have yet to go.

Cultivating a Culture of Knowledge Sharing

In 2022, we participated in a wide-range of events and talks that helped us further the cause of and awareness around India’s built environment.

CP Kukreja Foundation X NASA India

Our not-for-profit arm, the CP Kukreja Foundation, launched the CP Kukreja Design Trophy in a joint venture with the National Association of Students of Architecture. The Trophy received 400+ registration in 2022, the largest in NASA’s history.