Design for a Responsible Future
Projects that demonstrate the use of active design strategies, energy-efficient systems, circular material use or climate-responsive planning
Architecture created in anticipation of, and in response to, changing environmental, societal and technological needs, demonstrating a commitment to responsible construction practices through energy efficiency and material innovation. Emphasis is placed on reducing ecological impact, optimising resources and proposing resilient, forward-looking design solutions.
Categories
Criteria and guidelines
Special criteria
- Professionals should submit a detailed concept note in 300 words or less that explains the making of the property, from their first meeting with the client to the initial brief given to them, the construction process, materials used, location, furniture and accessories sourced and also how the property reflects its owner's unique tastes and personality.
- Photographs of the completed project should preferably display both the interior and exterior, along with other interesting details.
Entry rules & regulations:
- Participants are required to complete the application in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, strictly adhering to the prescribed template, and submit it to kbda@kohler.com
- Submissions will be accepted exclusively in PowerPoint presentation format.
- The deadline for submission of entries is 15 July 2026.
- All submissions must include sketches, plans, elevations, and, where available, before-and-after images of the space. These should be accompanied by professionally captured photographs (interior and exterior, as applicable), along with a detailed project write-up.
- For submissions of a single project across multiple categories, a separate application form must be completed for each category.
- The total number of pages in the PDF/images must not exceed 50, and the overall file size must not exceed 20 MB.
- The project must be described in accordance with the guidelines provided within the presentation template.
- Eligible projects must not be more than five (5) years old (i.e., completed no earlier than 2021).
- The project must be fully completed and located within India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives.
- Projects that have received awards in previous editions of KBDA shall not be eligible for re-entry.
Instituted in 2016 as a biennial event, the Kohler Bold Design Awards is a platform by Kohler India, to acknowledge and celebrate truly exceptional work done by Indian architects & designers. The Jury panel includes some of the most renowned personalities in the field of architecture and design from India and abroad.
In case of any query, please write to us on: kbda@kohler.com