Mumbai, June 20, 2025: Gyproc India celebrated the national finale of its flagship design challenge—‘Beyond Dimensions with Gyproc’—in Mumbai. The initiative was launched with a clear purpose, to inspire and empower the next generation of architects and interior designers to reimagine the future of building with sustainability at its core. Rooted in the belief that today’s youth are the drivers of tomorrow, ‘Beyond Dimensions’ was conceptualized to nurture sustainable thinking and promote future-ready construction practices among emerging professionals.
With a strong emphasis on innovation-led learning and collaboration between industry and academia, the initiative brought together over 800 teams from more than 120 colleges across India. Structured in two stages, the challenge invited over 230 unique submissions and culminated in a showcase of the Top 8 finalist teams, who presented their forward-thinking concepts to a distinguished jury panel: Ar. Kavitha Selvaraj (Trilogue Studio), Ar. Manish Dikshit (Aum Architects) and Ms. Shailee Goswami (Saint-Gobain Research India).
Top 3 winning teams were Anurag Singh & Kashish Gala from Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture, Mumbai; Afeefah Hoda and Keerthi S, RVS Padmavathy School of Architecture, Chennai; and Naveen Raja and Mohamed Yahya, RVS Padmavathy School of Architecture, Chennai.
The winning trio will now embark on an exclusive international study tour to Dubai, gaining firsthand exposure to global best practices in green construction and sustainable architecture. Additionally, all eight finalists will receive access to the IGBC Certification Course on Green Built Environment, empowering them with practical knowledge to further sustainability in their careers.
Speaking at the finale, Sudeep Kolte, Managing Director, Gyproc India, said: “‘Beyond Dimensions’ is a commitment to our vision of enabling next-generation design leaders to embrace sustainable construction practices. The competition has been a platform not just for creativity, but for purpose-driven innovation that aligns with our belief in intelligent, efficient, and environmentally responsible interiors.”
Gayatri Ojha, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Gyproc India, added: “We are proud to witness the energy, ingenuity, and impact these young minds have brought to the challenge. This initiative is our way of nurturing a culture of sustainability while reinforcing the transformative potential of drywall technology in shaping the future of interior design.”
Heena Hasrajani, Head Marketing, Gyproc India, mentioned: “The first edition of Beyond Dimensions focused on performance drywall systems that facilitates lighter and faster construction. The students went into extensive details integrating drywall technology across sectors reimagining hospitality, healthcare and workspaces.”
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