Commercial
Office spaces, malls, studios, firms etc.
This section welcomes individuals who have conceptualised innovative commercial spaces, including exceptional office environments or unique retail experiences that embody contemporary design principles. If you've crafted cutting-edge interiors and architectural projects that redefine business spaces, we invite your participation in this category.
Categories
Criteria and guidelines
Special criteria
- Professionals should send a detailed concept note and the location of the space in 300 words or less. It must describe the materials and production techniques used in making the commercial space unique.
- The completed project should also reflect how it has elevated the lifestyle and working process of its occupants. E.g.: An office space that allows for a more collaborative and 'new-age' style of working.
- Professionals should submit a detailed concept note explaining the making of the property. Right from the initial brief given to the construction process and material used.
Entry rules & regulations:
- Participants must upload their entries on the microsite in PDF, JPEG or PNG format only. It is an online submission.
- Entries can also be submitted by email at kbda@kohler.com. Entries submitted over email must include the following details: designer’s name, firm's name, contact details, point of contact, company website, category and project description (in 300 words or less) along with the project location.
- Submissions must include sketches, plans, elevations and before and after images of the space (optional) with professionally shot pictures (interiors and exteriors).
- The number of pages in the PDF/Images should not exceed 10. The total file size should not be greater than 50 MB.
- The project should be described as per the guideline questions in a document in 300 words or less. All information on the project must be addressed through ONE sheet of the PDF only.
- The project must be absolutely complete and based in India.
- The project should not be more than 3 years old (not older than 2021).
- Projects that have won or been nominated in previous KBDAs are not eligible to re-enter.
Instituted in 2016 as a biennial event, the Kohler Bold Design Awards is a platform by Kohler India, to acknowledge and celebrate truly exceptional work done by Indian architects & designers. The Jury panel includes some of the most renowned personalities in the field of architecture and design from India and abroad.
In case of any query, please write to us on: kbda@kohler.com