Christopher Benninger Award for Excellence in Architectural Thesis | COA Awards 2024

The prestigious Christopher Benninger Award for Excellence in Architectural Thesis was recently presented at the National Final Jury of the Council of Architecture (COA) Awards 2024 on January 22, 2025, held at the Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture in Bengaluru.

The award recognized four outstanding winners across two categories:

1. Projects addressing social concerns

2. Architectural Projects.

Each winner was presented with a cash prize of ₹50,000 in recognition of their exceptional work. Winners of the Christopher Benninger Award for Excellence in Architectural Thesis 2024 are:

• Krishna Khurusane

• Maria Joy

• Sanath Kumar Shivuni

• Ayush Pathrabe

  
  

Mr. Ramprasad Akkisetti, Managing Director of CCBA Designs, and Ar. Daraius Choksi, Studio Director at CCBA Designs, who presented the awards to the winners. The event was also honored by the presence of Ar. Raj Rewal, the master architect known for his significant contributions to modern architecture in India, and Ar. Abhay Purohit, President of the Council of Architecture (COA).

As architecture continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the world around us, the Christopher Benninger Award serves as a reminder of the importance of education, mentorship, and the drive to innovate. This ceremony was a fitting tribute to the values that Prof. Christopher Benninger—whose legacy continues to inspire—championed throughout his career: excellence, social relevance, and a deep respect for the power of architecture in transforming society.

Event Details: Date: 22 January 2025 Day: Wednesday Time: 06:30 pm onwards Venue: Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture, Bengaluru Watch the entire video through the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lBwoM6D4jo