“Emerging Asia,” celebrates the fusion of tradition and innovation across the continent. This theme
symbolizes Asia’s growing influence in shaping the world’s-built environment and honours the artistry of architecture. This highly anticipated event honours excellence in architecture and design, highlighting
remarkable achievements and innovations within the industry. It is with immense pleasure that Huidrom
Design Studio has been selected as a winner in the prestigious 2024 Asia Architecture Design Awards
(AADA), with its “Emerging Asia” theme in Bangkok.
Project Name: The Sangai Ethnic Park, Manipur
Award-winning Category: ASIA’S BEST CIVIC BUILDING ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
The Winners’ Night, held at SO/Bangkok in Thailand, an unforgettable evening filled with elegance,
celebration, and networking opportunities. Architects, designers, industry professionals, and
distinguished guests gathered to applaud the remarkable achievements of the award winners and
celebrate their significant contributions to the architectural landscape of Asia.
This prestigious platform celebrates and honours extraordinary architectural accomplishments across the
diverse landscapes of the Asian continent, highlighting the innovative and visionary designs that are
reshaping and defining the built environment in this dynamic region.
After an extensive 10-month submission period, the Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA) with its
“Emerging Asia” theme has successfully concluded. The official AADA witnessed over 1,500+ registered
from various Asian countries submitting their applications. Submissions were accepted starting in August
2023 and underwent a rigorous preliminary selection process, culminating in the announcement of the
shortlist. The judging panel, consisting of 20 distinguished judges from diverse backgrounds, including
design professionals, esteemed academics, and influential social advocates from countries such as
Singapore, Thailand, Italy, and the UAE, ensured a transparent and thorough evaluation process.
In addition to the highly competitive categories like Commercial Building Architecture Design, Best
Residential Architecture Design, and Best F&B Interior Design, this year introduces a new category: 2024
Asia’s Best Conceptual Architecture/Interior Design (concept and in-progress projects). This new
category has witnessed a surge in entries, highlighting the significant demand for innovative ideas and
the importance of recognizing these concepts as foundational steps towards realizing future projects.
The winners of the 2024 Asia Architecture Design Awards represent a diverse range of architectural
typologies, showcasing the breadth and depth of talent in the industry. From awe-inspiring skyscrapers
to sustainable urban developments or furniture design, the awarded projects exhibit a harmonious blend
of aesthetics, functionality, and environmental consciousness.
“These exceptional projects have truly distinguished themselves through their remarkable design
solutions, innovative applications, harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, andunwavering dedication to sustainable practices. Architecture Today is not about designing a building or a township, it’s about creating diversity in Unity – That should be the way forward to the future architecture!”, said Mr Suresh Huidrom, Principal Designer – Huidrom Design Studio.This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and creativity of our team who worked tirelessly to bring this project to life. The Sangai Ethnic Park is not just a physical space, but a celebration of Manipur’s rich cultural heritage and traditions. The Sangai Ethnic Park offers a chance for tourists to explore and immerse themselves in first-hand experience of the unique culture, cuisines, traditions, arts and crafts, and village life of different communities in one place in a miniature form. It’s an Ethnographic Museum in Manipur.We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Asia Architecture Design Awards for this incredible honour. This award will inspire us to continue pushing boundaries and creating innovative designs that positively impact our communities.We also want to express our gratitude to the Honorable Chief Minister of Manipur, Directorate of Tourism, the Government of Manipur, and Manipur Police Housing Corporation Limited for their unwavering support throughout this project. Without their collaboration and vision, this achievement would not have been possible.As we celebrate this win, we are reminded of the power of architecture to shape our world and create meaningful connections between people and places. We look forward to continuing our journey of creating impactful designs that leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. Thank you once again for this prestigious recognition, said Mr Suresh Huidrom.
