1st Prize: RT_P_012 – Public landscape and urbanism studio, bengaluru
Jury commendation
Commendation for Regenerative Water Urbanism
The jury commends RT_P_012 for its exemplary approach to Regenerative Water Urbanism and its holistic understanding of the Teppakulam precinct as an interconnected ecological and cultural system.
The proposal demonstrates remarkable clarity in integrating water, ecology, heritage, public realm, and climate resilience into a singular and coherent vision. Its strength lies in recognizing water not merely as a physical asset, but as the organizing framework for the future of the precinct. The proposal successfully operates across multiple scales, from localized ecological interventions to broader landscape and hydrological systems, creating a resilient and future-ready urban framework.
The jury particularly appreciated the structured phasing strategy, the thoughtful integration of blue-green infrastructure, and the use of prototypical design interventions that enhance both feasibility and replicability. RT_P_012 stands out as a compelling model for how historic urban landscapes can be revitalized through ecological stewardship and long-term resilience.
Team:
- Ari Daman
- Rushika Khanna
- R Ganesan
- Abinaya Ravichandran
- Vishal P J
- Adwait Adke
- Pritamkumar Chaudhari
- Zalak Pandya
- Prachi Vyas
- Karan Patel
- Neha Niranjan
- Jyoti Prakash
2nd Prize: RT_P_038 – habitat collective, mumbai
Jury commendation
Commendation for People-Centred Urbanism
The jury commends RT_P_038 for placing people, memory, and everyday urban life at the centre of the design conversation.
With Teppakulam as its anchor, the proposal demonstrates a deep understanding of the precinct as a living civic landscape shaped by movement, culture, commerce, and social interaction. Its greatest strength lies in its ability to integrate the diverse character of the precinct into a coherent and inclusive urban framework.
The proposal presents a thoughtful mobility strategy that prioritizes walkability, shared streets, and tactical urbanism interventions, creating a more accessible and people-friendly environment. The jury appreciated the emphasis on public life, temporal patterns of use, and the creation of meaningful connections between places and communities. RT_P_038 is a persuasive example of how human-centred design can strengthen both the identity and everyday experience of a historic urban precinct, where associative quality reinforces sense of place.
Team
- Joseph Rahul Pallipamula
- M Mohamed Asraf
- Anam Husain
- Anam Husain
- Chetan Aggarwal
- Brendon Dlima
- Amartya Sonaje
3rd Prize: RT_P_030 – avn architecture & urbanism, Ahmedabad
Jury commendation
Commendation for Cultural Continuity and Living Heritage
The jury commends RT_P_030 for its sensitive and insightful approach to integrating living heritage, water systems, and local livelihoods.
The proposal is distinguished by its understanding that the future of Teppakulam is inseparable from its cultural traditions, rituals, and everyday economic life. Rather than relying on large-scale interventions, the project adopts a series of carefully considered strategic moves that collectively reinforce the precinct’s identity while enabling meaningful transformation.
The jury particularly appreciated the proposal’s commitment to cultural continuity, its thoughtful integration of heritage and livelihoods, and its vision of reconnecting Teppakulam with the city and its people. Supported by a clear implementation and phasing strategy, the proposal demonstrates how incremental yet purposeful interventions can create lasting civic, cultural, and social value. RT_P_030 serves as a compelling model for heritage-led regeneration rooted in place, memory, and community.
Team
- Purvi Chhadva
- Hitesh Chhadva
- Bhumit Patel
- Jaymin Dalsaniya
- Anshita Gupta
- Vishesh Dave
- Krishna Brunda Banda
- Krishna Oza
- Yugant Attri
- Harikrishna G Nair