SMVDU Katra: Eeshan S. Srivasatava, a Student of School of Architecture, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, won the 1st prize in National Level Birla White Yuva Ratna Students’ Design Competition organized by Aditya Birla Group for the students of Architecture Institutions of India. This Year Design brief focused around the design and development of proposed Entrance complex cum Plaza at Amravati. Mr. Eeshan submitted his proposal under the faculty mentorship of Ar. Anoop Sharma, which highlighted the Effective depiction of the interface between the river and the land, Clear segregation of vehicular and pedestrian movement at two different levels. The scale and form (Minimalistic Design) respond to the local culture, concept, welcoming sign to the visitors to the capital city, sustainability etc. translated the Amaravati culture through the built form. Pertinent to mention that Students from all across the country including various well established Architecture Schools participated in the National level competition.
Mr. Eeshan was awarded cash Prize of Rs. 25,000/- in the Award Ceremony held at ‘The Lalit Mumbai’. Rajshree Birla was the chief guest of the Award Ceremony. Vice-Chancellor of the University Dr. Sanjeev Jain, Head of School of Architecture Prof. Rajeev Garg, Faculty Members and others have applauded the achievement of Mr. Eeshan.