Surfaces reporter december 2017 preview

editorial

"A thorny path to a beautiful destination is worth trudging" - vertica dvivedi

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othing worthwhile ever comes easy. The road to any goal goes through action and experiences. Embarking on a roller coaster ride becomes bearable if you are clear about your goal. And do not hesitate to keep a Plan-B ready.

For many reasons, I was desperate to start working while in class XI. I was in science stream. Circumstances were also not favourable, moreover, I lived with my aunt who would never allow my unusual whims & fancies to ever grow wings. So in a way,

nothing was in my control, except my thoughts & beliefs.

I started to visualize about working while studying, that too on something creative which can immerse me into deep ocean of dreams, quite unlike school. Those thoughts were so beautiful that at times I would deliberately drift into such moments in between my studies. One day, my cousin sister (didi) took me along; to an organization she was visiting. To pass time, I was reading a newspaper, and almost jumped on noticing my poem published in it. Didi who was quite embarrassed, explained the matter to the curious person sitting on the other side of table, and in no time, he offered me to design the communication for a UPS company that belonged to his friend.

While returning, didi warned me not to even think of getting into such things and to tear off the address. I had some other plan.

Next day right after school, I ran to the UPS office. My school dress was wet due to rain. As I was looking through their glass door, trying to figure out it is open or not, someone opened the door from inside. In the interview most of my answers were 'no' because I knew nothing, never worked, no experience, etc.

However, I was extremely confident about doing the best. I wanted that work desperately. The bearded man looked strangely at me and then said, "Show me tomorrow what you can do." I was so delighted that I took the papers and went out without my school bag. Someone came after me to give my bag.

"I can catch up sleep tomorrow," I said to myself and worked for the whole night. Even in school next day, my mind was filled with images & ideas of UPS. Next day, when I went to show my work, the bearded man was not present. As a school girl, it was beyond my understanding what I should do. Coming again was not easy.

I requested his team to look at my work and tell me but no one paid attention. The lady receptionist kept my files and said they will call. I tried to explain how important this assignment was for me but she just continued her work even without looking at me.

Back home, I started waiting for the call and dreaming of my first project. But the call never came. Deeply discouraged & saddened, after 10-15 days, I had lost all hopes and settled back to routine. I was glad I didn't share this with others.

I started waiting for the call and dreaming of my first project. But the call never came. Deeply discouraged, I had lost all hopes and settled back to routine. I was glad I didn't share this incident with others.

One evening as I got down from school bus, a guy in a motorbike stopped by and informed that Mr. Mukherjee wants to meet me. Anxiously, I reached there without giving a chance to my mind to weave more dreams. I was exhausted.

I smiled at the receptionist. Without returning a smile back, she showed me toward the conference. I sat there biting my lips. The bearded man joined me. Strangely, he was smiling, and asked me about my school, studies, family, but not a word about the work. Finally with a heavy heart, I asked the grave question.

He asked back, "you didn't see?" I said, "no". He turned back and gave me the printed designs. I cannot express how elated I was feeling to see my work, as if I was flying in the sky. It almost seemed to me like I was dreaming with my eyes wide open. I was in tears. Not knowing how to pacify me, he called in for the lady receptionist. The good lady was as expressionless as ever which made me laugh.

This is the story of my first project. We all strive for goals & experiences that complete us. While having a broader vision, it is important to accomplish smaller goals. Someday, I will share my experience of starting WADe India.

If you are facing difficult time which is pushing you away from your goal, remember, the darkest hour is just before the dawn.

So, do not quit. With the vision of the destination ahead, stand up every time you fall. A thorny path to a beautiful destination is definitely worth trudging!

vertica@surfaces.in

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opinions&reviews

Surfaces Reporter is proud knowledge partner of WADe Asia. Glad to share some reviews of WADe Asia.

PRATIMA JOSHI | Pune

NELA DE ZOYSA |

Sri Lanka

I was interacting with so many women peers for the first time in the last 25 years. It was such an enriching experience for me as I have been mostly working in my own silo for years without much interaction with the fraternity. You put together such a fine event with every little detail worked out and coupled with outstanding hospitality. Congrats to Vertica, Madhurima and WADe team.

The WADe Asia Conference gave me the opportunity to reconnect with many long lost Indian friends through my journey in life. It gave me opportunities and platform to make new friends which was wonderful. I was surprised at the number of person who came had said that that they enjoyed my presentation. Thanks to Madhu & Neha for so skillfully conducting the WADe Conference!

Ar. Seema Puri | Mumbai

Jasmine Kaur | Artist, Gujarat

Way to go Vertica, I think you've shown that a determined woman can do anything. Super event!!!

I would like to thank Deepshikha and WADe for the warm welcome & great hospitality extended to my parents. Thanks a ton to WADe team for being so affectionate and caring. Wishing more success and desiring to be a part of them.

Ar. Christopher Benninger | Pune I spent amongst old and new friends at the WADe conference. Everything was so nice, beginning with the hotel and the logistics. Everything was really nice and be proud of yourself and your team for such a wonderful job.

ANJU MALLA PRADHAN | Nepal Thanks for adding precious and unforgettable memories to my life‌it was a superb event and I feel so privileged to have to have been a part of it.

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opinions&reviews

Surfaces Reporter is proud knowledge partner of WADe Asia. Glad to share some reviews of WADe Asia.

AR. POOJA KHANNA TYAGI | New Delhi

Ar. Tanvi Jain | Ahmedabad

Vertica....loved you yesterday...that girl whom I met in 2016 has grown multifold. You spoke from your heart during WADe and danced with your soul. Bringing so many of us together from the sub-continent is not easy.

WELL DONE!!!!

For a young architect such as me, hearing architects of the like of Didi Contractor was truly inspirational. It's absolutely commendable to have seen the architects you brought together from such diverse backgrounds and places, and with such a rich body of work.

Ar. DORJI YANGKI | Bhutan

KAVITA MURUGKAR | Pune

Dear Vertica and Madhu, it was one of the best conferences I have attended. Love from Bhutan.

Great times spent at the WADe Asia Conference 2017....

Interesting presentations and panel discussions, inspiring keynotes by Didi Contractor and Christopher Benninger, mesmerising cultural performances and wonderful platform for meeting a galaxy of successful women architects and designers from Asia.

Ar. ASHWIN & ANJALI LOVEKAR | Pune

I must say it is an incredible amount of work to put such an event together.

I am sure the platform will get only bigger and better and with a lot of relevant issues to handle.

PAYAL KAPOOR | New Delhi Team WADe, Hard work did well.

I love the way you all conduct yourself. Stay Humble and grounded and you will soar. May you all achieve many more laurels and success.

Ar. DEAN D’CRUZ | Mozaic, Goa For a movement that is just 2 years old, you and your team did a wonderful job!

Neilesh Kenkare | Mumbai WADe was one of the most memorable event I have attended.

In fact felt more like a close family function where you literally feel sad while leaving. Didn't feel like Architectural event for even a minute. Best part was seeing all Asian women Architects on same stage with superb array of works.

BRINDA MILLER | Mumbai

WADe Asia was an interesting experience with some great speakers.

You indeed put in a huge effort!

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CONTENT in Visual- I

WADe Asia awards 2017

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Didi Contractor 39

Shri Rajeev Sethi

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Ar. Nela de Zoysa

Dean D'cruz

Ar. Christopher Charles Benninger

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90 Navjit Singh

Madhur Daga

Sairam Nagpal

93 Sanjeev Sharma

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Evolve India team with Vertica Dvivedi

Ajay Khurana

89 Mohan Sharma

CONTENT in Visual--IIIII Visual II

54 #CoExistenceTraditionalContemporary

50 #MasterclassWithMentors

56 #DesignJourney

58 #RedefiningLuxury

60 #Scaling-Up

62 #BuildingWithLove

Inside: Soulful and Insightful panel discussions and presentations on Architecture & Design

Bollywood Singer Hema Sardesai

Ar. Dhara Kabaria

Ar. Tanya Khanna

Ar. Kavita Murugkar

Ar. Pavitra Sri Prakash

Ar. Tanvi Jain

Ar. Shweta Deshmukh

Attended by 700+ Architects, Designers & Artists for 2 days, the coming together of 6 countries, India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Thailand made WADe magnanimous. It was aptly supported by the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Bhutan Institute of Architects (BIA), Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA) and Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE).

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ounded by Vertica Dvivedi, WADe was launched as WADe India in May 2016. The launch was graced by the presence of ‘woman of substance’, Dr. Kiran Bedi who had fondly shared her experience in designing the New Tihar Jail along with the architect. There were presence of eminent celebrity designers Sussanne Khan with her mom Zarine Khan. Television star Hussain Kuwajerwala hosted the WADe Awards. WADe as a concept received a lot of applause.

WADe Asia is glad that female designers have started to get value out of the conclave and so many men from the industry are standing by WADe to support spreading of women-led development.

In continuation of the same, the recently concluded annual celebration of WADe Asia 2017 received enormous response.

“Attended by more than 700 Architects, Designers & Artists over 2 days, the coming together of 6 countries, India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Thailand, WADe Asia was magnanimous beyond our imagination,” said Madhurima Chowdhury, Associate Director, WADe Asia.

WADe India Special Contribution Award for Social Cause. She is passionately steering Shelter Associates that works to improve the quality of life of India’s urban poor, by delivering low-cost housing and sanitation solutions in urban slums. Neelam Manjunath from Bangalore is an architect, planner, activist and theoretician. Since decades, she is doing remarkable work in promoting one of the most versatile naturally available materials, Bamboo. She has been awarded WADe India Sustainability Champion 2017.

WADe was aptly supported by the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Bhutan Institute of Architects (BIA), Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA) and Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE).

Neha Barua, Associate Director, WADe Asia is pleased to receive numerous messages from delegates sharing what they have taken back from WADe Asia.

The Keynotes by Didi Contractor, Padma Bhushan awardee Rajeev Sethi, Christopher Charles Benninger and Nela de Zoysa from Sri Lanka were most enthusiastically attended. WADe Asia is proud to have speakers like Shimul Javeri Kadri, Anupama Kundoo, Sonali Bhagwati, Parul Zaveri and Canna Patel in ‘WADe Masterclass with Mentors’ which was one of the highlighting sessions. Young architect, Manishi Aggarwal communicated the questions to the mentors on behalf of the aspiring ones.

The coming together of women in design during WADe Asia was a joyful gathering. Neha said, “In our years of experience in the industry, we realized that women hardly network. Amidst managing professional commitments, family responsibilities and self, networking sub-consciously takes a backseat. Something always comes-up that ranks above networking in a women’s priority list. WADe is glad to receive numerous messages from delegates and speakers sharing what they have taken back from WADe Asia.”

With a host of Panel Discussions, Keynotes, Masterclass, Book launches, Students Workshop in association with IIA, WADe Asia had apt dose of entertainment as well. Stand-up comedy by Rajneesh Kapoor was thoroughly enjoyed. Also present were Bollywood Actress Bhagyashree and the soulful Singer Hema Sardesai. The panel moderated by Anuradha Chatterjee from Australia had international guests like Dorji Yangki, President, Bhutan Institute of Architects; Anju Malla Pradhan, VP, Society of Nepalese Architects, Nepal; Shamima Sharmim & Nadia Farah, Bangladesh, and Patama Roonrakwit, Case Studio, Thailand.

A young architect, Tanvi Jain from CEPT, wrote, “For a young architect such as me, hearing architects of the like of Didi Contractor was truly inspirational. It’s absolutely commendable to have seen the architects WADe brought together from such diverse backgrounds, and with such a rich body of work.”

WADe Asia is glad that female designers have started to get value out of the conclave. Other talks were ‘Design Journey’ moderated

by Sonal Sancheti, ‘Business of Architecture’ moderated by Ramprasad Akkisetti, ‘Slum & Shelters’ by Gita Balakrishnan and ‘Building with love’ by Payal Kapoor. Some of the panelists were Lalita Tharani, Rahul Sabrawal, Prasanna Desai, Swanzal Kak Kapoor, Pragati Jain and Supraja Rao. A special talk session called ‘Time is Changing’ had quick talks by change makers like Tanvi Jain, Tanya Khanna, Kavita Murugkar, Shweta Deshmukh, Maitri Buch and Pavitra Sri Prakash.

Brinda Miller was the jury for WADe Asia Artist Award. This edition of WADe saw the coming of beautiful arts and artworks by young women artists from around India.

Receiving of WADe Asia Life Time Achievement Award by Didi Contractor received standing ovation from audience. The 88 year old lady is known for designing sustainable architecture in the Himalayan region with local materials like clay, bamboo, slate, river stone etc,. When her name was announced on stage, actress Bhagyashree decided to step down the stage to give Didi the award.

That was the most memorable moment at WADe Asia, recalls a delegate. The audience appreciated this lovely gesture from the actress-turned-nutritionist Bhagyashree.

Neera Adarkar of Adarkar Associates, Mumbai, was awarded the WADe India Special Contribution Award 2017 for Academics, Research and Social Cause. Pratima Joshi from Pune received the

“I was interacting with so many women peers for the first time in the last 25 years. It was such an enriching experience for me as I have been mostly working in my own silo for years,” said Pratima Joshi. Nela de Zoysa from Sri Lanka felt quite the same. “The WADe Asia Conference gave me the opportunity to reconnect with many long lost Indian friends through my journey in life,” she said.

Nikita Mathur, a delegate was enthralled by the optimism prevailing in WADe Asia. She said, “The optimism in WADe Asia was worth watching. I was amazed to see men participating enthusiastically, celebrating the recognition of women in design.”

Neilesh Kenkare, co-founder of Arch Aid from Mumbai who accompanied his wife & partner Bhavya Kenkare commented, “WADe was one of the most memorable events I have attended. Felt more like a close family function where you literally feel sad while leaving. Didn’t feel like Architectural event for even a minute. Best part was seeing all Asian women Architects on same stage with superb array of works.”

WADe Asia is glad that female designers have started to get value out of the conclave and so many men from the industry are standing by WADe to support spreading of women-led development. There is no better learning than to listen to the experience of people who have walked the path.

Vertica Dvivedi shared her vision for WADe Asia. “My vision for WADe is to see it move beyond me. We have created the medium and will act as enabler and facilitator. It is time for you to step in, take ownership and give more meaningful direction to this movement.”

WADe concluded on a celebratory note with a promise to bring more joy & knowledge in WADe Asia 2018, from 7th to 8th September.

WADe is thankful to all Jury/ Speakers /Guests for making WADe Asia 2017 so special!

DIDI Contractor

Dean D’Cruz Goa

PROF. RAJIV MISRA Principal, J J School of Architecture Mumbai

AR. ABHA NARAIN LAMBAH, ANL Associates Mumbai

AR. SAMEEP PADORA Sameep Padora & Associates Mumbai

AR. PRATIMA JOSHI Shelter-Associates Pune

PRATAP JADHAV National President, IIID

AR. DIVYA KUSH President, Indian Institute of Architects

AR. PARUL ZAVERI Ahmedabad

AR. ABIN CHOUDHARY AR. ASHWIN LOVEKAR AR. LALITA THARANI Abin Design Studio Lovekar Design Studio Collaborative Kolkata Pune Architecture, Mumbai

SABEENA KHANNA Studio K.I.A, Gurgaon

AR. NEILESH KENKARE Arch Aid, Mumbai

AR. APURVA BOSE DUTTA, Banglore

MAHUL BRAHMA Kolkata

PROF. PRAVINSINH K SOLANKII Ahmedabad

SUPRAJA KORUKANTI Hyderabad

AR. PAVITRA SRI PRAKASH Chennai

AR. BHAVYA KENKARE Mumbai

SWANZAL KAK KAPOOR, Saka Studio, Gurugram

RAJIV KHANNA Studio KIA Gurgaon

AR. TANYA KHANNA New Delhi

Dharmsala

CHIRANJIVI LUNKAD Studio Infinity, Pune

PRAGATI JAIN, Founder, Pragati Jain & Associates, Indore

AR. GITA BALAKRISHNAN Kolkata

PADMA BHUSHAN AR. CHRISTOPHER AR. SHIMUL JAVERI MANJEET BULLAR AR. ANUPAMA KUNDOO RAJEEV SETHI, Asian CHARLES BENNINGER KADRI, SJK Associates Celebrity Designer Spain CCBA, Pune Heritage Foundation, Mumbai New Delhi New Delhi

AR. ANJALI LOVEKAR DR. ANURADHA Lovekar Design Studio, CHATTERJEE, Sydney Pune

Ar. BABU CHERIAN Kerala

RAM AKKISETTI CCBA, Pune

AR. SONAL SANCHETI _Opolis Architects, Mumbai

AR. KHOZEMA AR. SANGEET SHARMA, Chandigarh CHITALWALA, Mumbai

AR. SHWETA DESHMUKH DHARA KABARIA Navi Mumbai Studio Alternatives, Pune

AR. PROF. KAVITA MURUGKAR, Pune

AR. CANNA PATEL HCPIA, Ahmedabad

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TANVI JAIN, Ahmedabad

AR. PRERNA KALERU Studio Ardete, Panchkula Chandigarh

AR. VIVEK GUPTA New Delhi

MAITRI BUCH Sfurna Design, Bharuch

AR. TUSHAR KOTHAWADE Studio Infinity, Pune

AR. BADRINATH KALERU, Chandigarh

AR. KAYZAD R. SHROFF Shroffleon, Mumbai

AR. MARIA LEON Shroffleon, Mumbai

PAYAL KAPOOR Visions, New Delhi

AR. SAMEER BALVALLY Studio Osmosis, Mumbai

AR. SHILPA JAIN BALVALLY Mumbai

AR. SONALI BHAGWATI, New Delhi

ANHAD BHULLAR Designer, New Delhi

BOBBY MUKHERJEE Bobby Mukherjee & Associates, Mumbai

AR. SUSHANT VERMA rat[LAB]INTERIORS, New Delhi

Manishi Agarwal Gurgoan

DR. SHEETAL JAIN Founder - Luxe Analytics

PROF. K T RAVINDRAN Delhi

AR. PRASANNA DESAI AR. AMIT GUPTA PDA, Pune Studio Symbiosis, Noida

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AR. BRITTA KNOBEL GUPTA, Noida

From right: Ar. Patama Roonrakwit, Case Studio, Thailand; Nadia Farah, Bangladesh; Ar. Nela de Zoysa, Sri Lanka; Kazi Shamima, Bangladesh; Actress Bhagyashree; Vertica Dvivedi, WADe Asia; Brinda Miller, Artist, Mumbai; Dorji Yangki, President, Bhutan Institute of Architects

“ I am delighted Vertica ji, to see people from South Asia in WADe. More power to you so that this forum grows and I’m sure only women will do it. Men might be much slower. They should really connect here with women from all over south Asia and be able to make a statement that needs to be heard!”

Shri Rajeev Sethi

“The things that have taken millennia to build up, from deep history are going or gone and I think this is due to a ruthlessness that we have to heal and I propose a total revolution.”

Didi Contractor

“Suddenly, I had started thinking Internationally, I was doing things I would have never done before and I learn about people’s relationships, how they work and I think it’s very exciting to me”

Ar. Christopher Charles Benninger

“Amongst those who broke away from the post colonial idiom, at that time was Geoffrey Bawa who made a huge impact on Sri Lankan Architecture referring back to the vernacular in his works.”

Nela De Zoysa

It is not difficult to manage several roles. You need to be alert to the challenges which your town/city is constantly throwing at you. They need to be grasped and then engaged with. If you push the boundaries; both, of our own discipline/ profession and of our own capabilities/ engagements you will discover new terrains.

Ar. Neera Adarkar

“The profession of architecture needed a platform like WADe to encourage women architects to pursue their profession in their own right and not as a supportive professional to the male fraternity.”

Neelam Manjunath

“I think as a Women Entrepreneur, my greatest strength is Empathy. As a woman working in the development sector, I am able to connect to the issues particularly faced by underprivileged women in slums where they lack access to the most basic services like Sanitation and water”

Pratima Joshi

Sorting the keywords such WADe, Women, WorkingWomen, Willpower, World, Winning, we knew from the first few rounds of brainstorming at our agency, that the seed to our foundation for the work was “W”. This was our “What” & next, was the “Who”.

Bhavish Ahuja

Building the ‘W’ of WADe

Scaling-up – Business of Architecture

Couples as Working + Life Partners

Time is Changing: Quick Talks by Change Makers

Masterclass with Mentors

An Overview of Asian Architecture

How Indians Perceive Luxury?

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A moment during the registration process at WADe Asia 2017

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IIA & WADe collaborated to organize a student workshop during WADe Asia 2017 & it was hugely successful!

Rajeev Sethi interacting with the students

Shortlisted projects exhibited in a large area inside Leela Ambience at WADe Asia 2017

People seemed thrilled with the presence of Didi Contractor at WADe Asia 2017

Partner of WADe Asia for Designer Furniture, ‘By Archana van Gils furniture’ brand aims to design contemporary and pragmatic furniture with innovative details and high quality materials and finishes.

Designers at Surfaces Reporter magazine stall at WADe with stall of VIVA ACP in the background

The presigious gathering at WADe Asia comprised of representations from 6 countries - India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Thailand, Nepal and Bangladesh.

“The optimism and celebration in WADe Asia was worth watching. Session subjects were great, keynotes well-chosen and the gathering was one-of-a-kind. I was amazed to see men participating enthusiastically, celebrating the recognition of women in design. Thumbs up WADe!” Nikita Mathur, delegate, WADe Asia

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with a glimpse of Evolve, Formica and OBL stalls in the background WADe ASIA was majestic in terms of participation from the industy, NETWORKING, celebrations, programs, topics & MORE. As ar. dean d’cruz said: “For a movement that is just 2 years old, you and your team did a wonderful job!”

Students enthusiastically completing their work outside as both halls were occupied during that time

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Audience at WADe Asia 2017

Three cheers for the pride dignity and the beauty which celebrates “being women�.

That was a lovely event, kudos team WADe. Felt special.

- Ar. Bhavya Kenkare, Mumbai

L-R Lipika Sud, Dr. Sheetal Jain, Manjeet Bullar, Bobby Mukherji, Anhad Bhullar, Pragath Dvivedi, Mahul Brahma & Vertica Dvivedi

Thanks for all the hospitality & such a wonderful event. It was a grand success!

- Prof (Ar). Prasanna Desai, Pune

Thank you WADe Asia for recognizing the contribution of Women Architects and Designers in the industry. You made all of us feel proud.

- Shital Kapade, Hon. Secretary, IIID, Indore

Handicrafts from Ruchi Rastogi’s Hunar, ek prayas

Folk musician Gafruddin (l), the last upholder of Jogi Nath community, performing a musical story telling of the Mahabharata

Singer Alisha Pais

Hema Sardesai, Bollywood singer of Chak de India ‘Badal me pao hai’, also Baghban singer, who rose to fame after singing ‘Awara Bhawre’ with Kajol on screen, took WADe Asia by strom...

WADe ASIA was certain that it will add entertainment which can support any dying art or promote special skills. WADe is proud to have supported “SPECIAL DANCE on WHEELCHAIRS” by specially abled performers. WADe supported a folk musician, Gafruddin, the last upholder of Jogi Nath community who can perform a musical story telling of the Mahabharata. Ruchi Rastogi’s Hunar foundation that empowers rual women also received support from WADe Asia.

“It is our endeavor to make WADe Asia better and better with each edition. I am proud of our sponsors who believed in this concept, also Jury and Speakers who enthusiastically shouldered our responsibilities as their own, making us one big WADe Family together.”

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- Vertica Dvivedi Founder, WADe Asia Ar. Nela de Zoysa from Sri Lanka

Team Formica

Team Viva

Ar. Avitesh

Rakesh Agarwal (Amulya WPC) MD, Purbanchal Laminates Pvt. Ltd.

A member of Team OBL dancing on song ‘Awara Bhawren’

Ar. Sonal Sancheti

Kapil Saini

Swati Mittal

Ar. Amit Gupta & Ar. Britta Knobel Gupta, Studio Symbiosis

The gallery of WADe Asia had a special area dedicated to ART display by various young women artists from all over India

Anchal from rat[LAB]

Ar. Shimul Javeri Kadri

Brinda Miller

Team Vista attending a guest

Supraja Rao

Team Sfurna Designs from Bharuch

Actress & nutritionist Bhagyashree

Mukesh Patel with a friend

Ar. Sonali Bhagwati

When the name of 88 year old Didi Contractor was announced to receive Life Time Achievement Award, actress Bhagyashree decided to step down the stage to give Didi the award. That was the most memorable moment at WADe Asia. The audience appreciated this lovely gesture from the actress-turned-nutritionist Bhagyashree. Bhagyashree runs Back to Basics which promotes healthy eating, balanced life.

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Sangeeta Bahl

(l) Dr. Ashok Dvivedi, Manjushree Dey, Rama Dvivedi, Shipra Dey with little Ajnaa

Ar. Vivek Gupta

Designers Aswathi Mohan, Siji Rehana and Amreen Kaleel

Aamisha Naik from Evolve

Team Evolve busy in entertaining guests in their stall at WADe Asia

Team WADe Asia: “See you in WADe 2018 from 7-8 September in Delhi NCR”

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