28th Charles Correa Gold Medal

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Radhakrishnan M.S., an architecture student from SEED APJ Abdul School of Environmental Design, Kochi, won the 28th Charles Correa Gold Medal in Mumbai on 22 October 2026. His undergraduate thesis project, Energy Commons: Reimagining Energy Infrastructure as a Place for Civic Engagement, reimagines energy infrastructure as a shared public space that encourages civic participation.

About the Award

• Established: 1998.
• Initiated by: Charles Correa, renowned Indian architect and urbanist.
• Administered by: Charles Correa Foundation (CCF).
• Frequency: Annual.
• Purpose: To recognise talent and excellence among young architecture students.
• Eligibility: Undergraduate thesis projects submitted as part of a first professional degree course in architecture.

About the Winning Project

• Title: Energy Commons: Reimagining Energy Infrastructure as a Place for Civic Engagement.
• Core idea: To transform conventionally restricted energy infrastructure into a space accessible for shared public activities.

About Charles Correa

• Charles Correa (1930–2015) was a prominent Indian architect and urban planner.
• His work emphasised climate-responsive architecture, public spaces, affordable housing and designs suited to Indian social and cultural contexts.
• He made significant contributions to modern Indian architecture and urban development.

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