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The annual AD India showcase presented by Asian Paints recognised 100 leading architects and interior designers, introduced 18 new entrants, and awarded Vikas Dilawari Architects and Romi Khosla Design Studios at Taj Lands End.

Mumbai, 2 February 2026: AD India hosted the 2026 edition of AD100, its definitive annual list spotlighting the most influential architects and interior designers working across India and the subcontinent. Presented by Asian Paints and supported by Haique Luxury Surfaces and Siemens, the event was held at Taj Lands End and brought together leaders from architecture, interiors, culture, art, and design.
The AD100 2026 list featured 18 new entries, reflecting the arrival of emerging practices whose work is introducing fresh ideas and approaches to contemporary design. Alongside these new names, the list also recognised established practitioners whose work continues to shape architectural and interior discourse across the region. The honourees were felicitated at an exclusive gathering attended by industry figures including Nozer Wadia, Abha Narain Lambah, Ashiesh Shah, Vinita Chaitanya, and Annkur Khosla.

Mrinalini Ghadiok, Head of Editorial Content at AD India, said she has long viewed AD100 as a record of where Indian architecture and design position themselves at a given moment. She added that encountering the list from within during her first year in the role felt particularly meaningful, noting that the 2026 edition makes space for continuity and legacy while also recognising practices that are questioning norms and extending the vocabulary of design.
Amit Syngle, Managing Director and CEO of Asian Paints Ltd, spoke about the importance of material understanding in design. He said that innovation is not limited to new products but also includes new ways of thinking and seeing, adding that sustained inquiry and material intelligence will shape the next generation of spaces and surfaces.

The evening also recognised distinguished contributions through Excellence Awards. Romi Khosla Design Studios received the Excellence Award for a Cultural Institution for the M.F. Husain Museum in Doha, while Vikas Dilawari Architects were honoured with the Excellence Award for Architectural Restoration.
Peer to Peer awards were presented to Pinakin Patel, Earthscape Studios, Kunal Maniar and Associates, Shonan Purie Trehan, and Grounded, acknowledging recognition from fellow professionals within the architecture and design community.

The AD100 trophy reflects architectural values through its form and materiality. Crafted from engineered stone, its monolithic silhouette and natural grey finish draw inspiration from architecture in its most enduring state, representing legacy, material honesty, and clarity of vision shared by the AD100 community.

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