58 IIID INITIATIVES CHAPTER NEWS JAIPUR Inaugural of IIID JRC Design/Knowledge Center & Installation Ceremony of IIID Jaipur Regional Chapter 1 2 3 of INSITE Nandini Shankar. Pratap Jadhav emphasised the need to open the doors of the new Design Centre for active use by its members, encourage activities related to outreach programs, active member participation in building up a library, and utilise the premises for audio-visual presentations at regular intervals that would bind the community at all times. The members of the new team took a pledge with the incoming President to promise to uphold selflessly, the mission of the Institute to its highest levels. Immediate Past Chairman, Ar. Sanjay Kothari and his Committee received a standing ovation for this bold endeavour. All the other hands who toiled relentlessly to bring the premises to a final finish were also felicitated. JRC s impeccable hospitality, bonhomie and Jaipur s great culinary delights made the evening worthwhile. 1. Entry to city palace for the Gala evening 2. Princess Diya Kumari at the Lighting of Lamp ceremony 3. Dr. Saryu Doshi at the exhibition 4. Ribbon Cutting by Pratap Jadhav 5. Pratap Jadhav and Princess Diya Kumari 4 21 August 2014: A landmark day for IIID Jaipur Regional Chapter. The only second Chapter to establish proprietary over a new Design Centre, launched at Jaipur. The whole effort and stylish interiors were commended by all and the ribbon was cut to inaugurate the Centre by President Elect Pratap Jadhav and Chairman of the Editorial Board 5 22 August 2014: The installation of the new Jaipur Chapter of IIID along with partners Gunijankhana, the cultural and research wing of the City Palace and INTACH, shared centre stage in the beautiful environs of the City Palace, Jaipur. The Installation Ceremony of the Chapter was graced by Princess Diya Kumari of City Palace, in the presence of IIID national President Elect Pratap Jadhav, Chairperson of IIID Editorial Board of INSITE Nandini Shankar, Art
7 Historian, Padamshri Dr. Saryu Doshi, new Chairman Ar. Dhiraj Jhamaria and his committee members, graced by members of IIID, eminent architects, artists, and the city s intellectual elite. 6 The evening started with the customary lamp lighting ceremony, marking the special beginnings of the Chapter alongside the celebrations of the 104th birth anniversary of Sawai Maan Singh. This was followed by the Inauguration of the exhibition Splendours of Indian Architectural Heritage, a special highlight of the evening curated by Dr. Saryu Doshi. India s resplendent history and architecture spanning various eras through the Hindu, Islamic and western influences was on display in one of the magnificent halls of the City Palace. One could not help but feel the surge of national pride over our heritage monuments as one took a round of the exhibition, interspersed with bouts of animated conversation. The service of high tea and the quiet dignified hospitality of the City Palace remained with us, a continuous aura of aristocracy. The Princess was surely the show stopper. The new committee heralded their tenure with style, substance and esteemed company!! A round of felicitations introduced the crowd to the distinguished panel of visitors. Pratap Jadhav had the crowd in rapt attention with his eloquence. His impromptu speech was evident in enthusiasm and demonstrated a focused mission. The audience was impressed by his emphasis on education, clientdesigner expectations and privileges, and the need to bring the profession into the households of people and to demonstrate to them the worthiness of an interior designer as a professional. The Chapter Chairman Ar. Dhiraj Jhamaria thanked the JRC Immediate Past Chairman Ar. Sanjay Kothari for a brilliant innings, a smooth transition and his good fortune of inheriting a Design Centre. He introduced his team members to the gathering and also spoke of his agenda for the next two years. What were particularly interesting of the evening were the shared agendas of Gunijankhana and INTACH who showed their happiness at the presence of such a committed Institute. They expressed their desire to forge partnerships for events for the future and in this manner provide an impressive 6. Celebration at the evening 7 8. The IIID Knowledge Center interiors 9. Oath taking by the new committee 8 9 INSITE OCTOBER 2014 59
60 IIID INITIATIVES CHAPTER NEWS array of activities for the members and people of the city. Princess Diya Kumari spoke a few words of appreciation and encouragement followed by the Chairman of INTACH, Jaipur Chapter Shrimati Dharmendar Kanwar. Shri Yunus Khimani, Director of City Palace, congratulated the new committee and highlighted the importance of the Gunijankhana s handshake with IIID JRC for forging a new association with our Institute. Ar. Anshuman Sharma, Hon. Secretary of the new committee presented the vote of thanks and invited the gathering to dinner and light music. What a wonderful way to begin an innings. We wish IIID JRC all the very best for the next tenure. THANE Investiture Ceremony of the New Committee 1 2 1. Charter presented by Ar. Suchit Gadkari, Imm. Past Chairman to Ms. Veena Arunkumar, Chairman 2014-16 2. Lighting of the lamp by Ar. Ashok Butala, Past President IIID The installation ceremony of the newly elected membership committee of Thane Regional Centre for the team 2014 2016 was held at Vihang s Inn in Thane on 27thAugust, 2014. The committee was formally installed by IIID Past President Ar. Ashok Butala. The event was sponsored by Blue Star & Greenlam. The evening began with traditional lighting of the lamp. Chairman 2012 14, Ar. Suchit Gadakari welcomed the Chief Guest and IIID fraternity and gave and emotional speech sharing details of his two years journey as the Chairman of IIID Thane Regional Centre. He thanked his team for the support. Ar. Sandeep Joshi, Hon. Secretary (2012 14), made an audio visual presentation, taking members down the memory lane. The presentation detailed many events conducted during the last two years which included hosting of Anchor Awards, Knowledge Series and Technical Programs, Green Interiors representation and Panel Discussion. The presentation was followed by the installation of the new team by IIID Past President Ar. Ashok Butala. Ar. Suchit Gadakari presented the charter to the incoming Chairman Ms. Veena Arunkumar who then introduced her team and and shared her vision for the term 2014 16. Chief Guest and IIID Past President Ar. Ashok Butala addressed the gathering, appreciating the work done by IIID Thane Regional Centre and also wished the incoming team to work towards the growth of IIID. The evening ended with a presentation by sponsors Blue Star and Greenlam followed by cocktails and dinner.
INDORE SIXTH FORMATION DAY CELEBRATION AT IIID INDORE IIID Indore Centre celebrated its 6th formation day on 30th August 2014 at Hotel Radisson Blu. The programme started by screening films like Frank Lloyd Wright s Guggenheim Museum and Thom Maynen s U.S. Federal office building, the Eighth in view master series of IIID Indore. On this occasion, Mr. C M Pawar, senior interior designer, who was the Chief Guest of this event cut the cake to mark the celebration. 1 Chairperson Ms. Pragati Jain announced the forthcoming events of the Centre and informed about the events planned upto February 2015, especially SHOWCASE 2015. Ten new members were also introduced at this occasion. 2 1. Cake cutting by Mr. C M Pawar alongwith (R L) Ms. Pragati Jain, Ar. Shital Kapade and Mr. Naeemuddin Qureshi 2. Audience watching the view master series-8 3. Ms. Pragati Jain, Chairperson IIID Indore Centre addressing the members 4. (L-R) Mr. Vikas Thakkar felicitating Mr. C M Pawar 3 4 INSITE OCTOBER 2014 61
62 IIID INITIATIVES CHAPTER NEWS HYDERABAD AGM & Investiture of New Committee for 2014 16 1 2 1. National President Elect Mr. Pratap Jadhav addressing to IIID HRC members 2. Managing Committee HRC team with President Elect Pratap Jadhav 3. Past Chairman Mr. Ravi Anchuri handing over IIID HRC Chairperson Lapel Pin to new Chairperson Ms. Sona Chatwani 18th AGM of IIID-HRC An Exemplary Report Card presented! The 18th Annual General Meeting of IIID HRC that was held at the Peacock Banquet Hall of Hotel Marigold on the 1st of August 2014 was a time for celebration and retrospection. Mr. Shantanu Chaudari invited Mr. Ravindra Anchuri to the dais to declare open the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Hyderabad Regional Chapter. Mr. Ravi Anchuri thanked his team and his enthusiastic members for their efforts in winning the National Best Chapter award for best reporting, administration and fellowship. Hon.Sec. IIID HRC Ms. Aparna Bidarkar presented the Minutes for 2012-13 and the round up of events for the preceding year 2013-14 with an interesting audio-visual presentation that had the audience spellbound! IIID HRC Treasurer Mukesh Gulani presented the Financial Statement for the preceding year. President Elect Mr. Pratap Jadhav commended the efforts of the Hyderabad Chapter. Expanding on his vision for the IIID for the next two years, Mr. Pratap Jadhav said It is the spirit of growing 3 and not competition that we need. Our strategy for the next two years has evolved from the collective vision of our creative, innovative Chairmen who are all planners and designers. The newly inducted members to the IIID HRC were introduced by Ms. Aparna and lapel pins were presented to them by Mr. Pratap Jadhav. In his final address as outgoing Chairman, Mr. Ravi Anchuri formally thanked each of his team members and support staff with special words appreciation and presented each with a token. It was a moving occasion when outgoing Chairman Mr. Ravi Anchuri formally handed over his Chairman s badge to Chairperson elect Sona Chatwani.
Changing of the Guard The 9th Investiture of the Managing Committee of IIID-HRC The swearing in of the new Managing Committee was interesting as this was probably the first time that the entire committee read the manifesto of duties together as a Team lead by the Chairperson ID Sona Chatwani. Elegantly dressed in a stunning black Kalamkari sari, the newly anointed IIID HRC Chairperson Ms. Sona Chatwani was the picture of poise and dynamism as she stepped up to the podium and spent the next fifteen minutes elaborating on her vision for the upcoming two year term. She congratulated Imm. Past Chairman Ravi and his team, and the other seniors of HRC for raising the bar so high. Spelling out her HRC Team s and the National agenda for the term 2014-16, she said, Every great journey and adventure begins with a premise and a promise. This year s National Agenda is the Panchatatva or the 5 truths Ideate, Invigorate, Innovate, Integrate and Disseminate, which will be the core philosophy that will drive our organization for the next two years. As part of the National Agenda, the primary focus for the upcoming term will be the promotion of Indian art and crafts. The vision 14-16, she stated, has been incorporated for everyone; including students, trade, sponsors and the masses. But major emphasis will be to bring the young designers to the forum. Taking design to the masses is a part of our National Agenda and would work towards this vison. At the Chapter level, we hope to create a bigger impact at exhibitions and will take part and lend support to other allied organizations, she added. Close to Ms. Chatwani s heart is the CSR initiatives which will be worked on aggressively, focusing specially on 4 5 6 the lost and forgotten arts and craft of Telangana. We will be working with artisans and craftsmen; going to their workplace in towns and villages; with the idea of reviving and documenting the craft and facilitating its sales. She also added Another important CSR activity would be working closely with government agencies revamping an entire stretch of street in Hyderabad. As a designer, an important responsibility of ours lies in documentation and archiving. We will be setting up a subcommittee for the documentation of heritage homes. We will be setting up different subcommittees and we look forward to all of you members being a part of these committees. She ended her inspiring speech by promising that the next two years will be a whirlwind of a celebration of design for the Hyderabad Chapter. She invited every HRCian to be an integral part of this adventure. 4. Managing Committee team 2014-16 taking Oath 5. IIID-HRC members in conference hall at hotel Marigold on the Investiture Ceremony 6. IIID-HRC Launch of Hyderabad Regional Emblem INSITE OCTOBER 2014 63