THE GOLDEN PENCIL WRITES A NEW CHAPTER

The Kohler Bold Design Awards kicked off at Liberty Cinema in Mumbai, recognised for its Art Deco architecture. With Creative Partner ELLE DECOR India, winners across 13 categories and the John Michael Kohler Lifetime Achievement Award were celebrated for their prowess

- CHIRANSHA PRASAD

JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

KULBHUSHAN JAIN

There are architects who have changed the landscape of practice through their work and there are professors who shape the perspective of design for future generations. Kulbhushan Jain is one of the rare individuals who has done both. The renowned architect, urbanist and conservation consultant worked with Louis Kahn in his early years on seminal projects such as the Kimbell Art Museum and Dhaka Parliament building. He has worked on several architectural heritage projects including the ongoing work at the Mehrangarh and Amber Forts in Rajasthan. Prof Jain was also the Director of the School of Architecture at the CEPT University in Ahmedabad. Teaching at the Master's and Doctoral levels, he believes in an investigative approach to teaching and learning, valuing critique and dialogue in the design process.

ON WINNING THE AWARD “The message from Kohler about the John Michael Kohler Lifetime Achievement Award came as a big surprise – indeed a very pleasant one. It reconfirmed my faith in Karma, in your work. Particularly more so when you have chosen some less-treaded paths in your life.”

HERBERT KOHLER AWARD FOR INNOVATION

AVINASH ANKALGE & HARSHITH NAYAK