Ambuja Neotia Group Unveils 2nd B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition on Architecture
- September 1, 2025
- By: Editorial Team
- NEWS
The Harshavardhan Neotia–led Ambuja Neotia Group recently inaugurated the 2nd edition of the B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition at Kalaavani, Swabhumi, Kolkata. Open from August 29 to September 14, the exhibition honours the legacy of Balkrishna V. Doshi, India’s first Pritzker Prize–winning architect.
Regarded as a marquee event for India’s architectural fraternity, it celebrates humanistic design and innovation while inspiring future generations of designers and architects. On the occasion, the Group also announced the launch of the Prabir Mitra Memorial Award, a national recognition for promising architects.
Talking about the same at the inauguration, Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group, said, “Through the B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition and the Prabir Mitra Memorial Award, we aim to celebrate not only great architecture, but also the humane and enduring values that shape the profession and values of integrity, restraint, and purpose.”
Exhibition: Celebrating Girish Doshi
This year’s B.V. Doshi Memorial Exhibition is dedicated to the life and work of architect Girish Doshi, a direct protégé of B.V. Doshi. The exhibition highlights Doshi’s belief in keeping things simple, building with honesty and strength. He believed in designing spaces that truly connect with people; values that have profoundly shaped contemporary Indian architecture. Using sketches, models, photos, and essays, the exhibition avoids flaunting unnecessarily and instead highlights the thoughtful, simple approach shared by B.V. Doshi and Girish Doshi.
Launch of the Prabir Mitra Memorial Award
Coinciding with the exhibition, the Ambuja Neotia Group instituted the Prabir Mitra Memorial Award, an annual recognition for emerging talent in Indian architecture. The award, carrying a prize of ₹5 lakhs, is named after the late Prabir Mitra, whose ethical leadership and vision have inspired generations of architects. It was conferred following a jury-led selection, with the inaugural jury comprising leading architects Partha Ranjan Das, Subir Kumar Basu, Abin Chaudhuri, and Vivek Singh Rathore.
The first award was presented to SQUARE, an architecture and interior consultancy praised for blending regional artistic traditions with a globally relevant design language, reflecting the evolving narrative of Indian spaces. The exhibition and award together sought to foster critical reflection, champion excellence, and inspire both industry professionals and the wider public about the power and purpose of humane, enduring architecture.
About Ambuja Neotia Group:
Ambuja Neotia, a leading corporate house based in Kolkata, excels in real estate and has diversified into hospitality, healthcare, and education under the visionary leadership of Padma Shri recipient Harshavardhan Neotia. The Group’s iconic projects include Udayan, Kolkata’s first condoville, and Upohar~TheCondoville, blending efficiency, comfort, and luxury.
City Centre Salt Lake redefined the mall experience, followed by City Centres in New Town, Haldia, Siliguri, Raipur, and Patna. Luxury leisure destinations such as Raichak on Ganges, Raajkutir IHCL SeleQtions, Taj Chia Kutir and Taj Taal Kutir further solidify its hospitality presence.
Healthcare initiatives like Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Child Care Centre and Neotia Getwel Multispecialty Hospital showcase its community focus. The Neotia University reflects its vision to nurture global leaders through quality education. Ambuja Neotia continues to shape lifestyles and aspirations across industries.
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