PU Architect Honoured with First Friday Forum Award for Creative Excellence

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, Architect Ar. Inder Gulati has been conferred with the First Friday Forum (FFF) Award for Creative Excellence.

Ar. Inder Gulati was honoured during the Forum's Annual Oration-cum-Awards Giving Function held at the Chandigarh College of Architecture. The First Friday Forum (FFF) was founded by Dr. S.S. Bhatti, former Principal of Chandigarh College of Architecture. Established in 1999, the Forum serves as a creative platform promoting interaction among professionals from diverse fields to enhance the aesthetic quality of the built environment.

The honour acknowledged his outstanding contribution to the University's architectural and infrastructural development, particularly in advancing sustainable design, heritage conservation, and innovation in campus planning.

The award citation mentioned Ar. Gulati's distinguished professional experience and his commitment to architectural excellence that has significantly enriched PU's built environment. His design ethos, balancing modern functionality with contextual sensitivity, has served as a model of architectural leadership within institutional spaces.