--- title: "Award-Winning Architectural Design & Expert Consultation in Mumbai" description: "Explore our industry-recognized architectural projects, from master planning to sustainable interiors. Connect with Qutub Mandviwala for expert design solutions." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mqa_official/urban-design-master-planning/industry-leadership-recognition last_updated: 2025-08-20 --- # Industry Leadership and Architectural Recognition Tribe Verified · Jury member at World Architecture Festival. By [Qutub Mandviwala](https://mytribe.in/mqa_official) · Takes projects across India; Visit office in Mahalakshmi, Mumbai · ₹1.5L Per Acre (estimate) Part of [Urban Design & Master Planning](https://mytribe.in/mqa_official/urban-design-master-planning). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mqa_official/urban-design-master-planning/gallery) Awards and global participation are not just milestones for us. They are evidence of our commitment to creating spaces that are human-centric, sustainable, and rigorously designed. ## Photos and videos - ![I was honored to receive the G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Award at the CREDAI-MCHI Spaciux Design Awards, a recognition of my contributions to the field.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27429725-7a81-4a21-8289-6d3f9a45bba6) - ![Speaking after receiving the G.O.A.T. Award. I am grateful for the recognition and excited to continue pushing the boundaries of architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a0db5ba-9bc3-4fc8-b300-e7f17a3e2620) - ![Receiving the G.O.A.T. Award on stage. It is a privilege to be recognized by my peers in the industry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b49e340d-ee71-4a73-aad0-c9e6d68d1478) - ![I was thrilled to be recognized among the Hot 100, a list of the top 100 architects in India by Architect and Interiors India magazine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ced14af7-f4c0-4910-b674-b6966f5904e0) - ![I am proud to have been invited once again to be a jury member for the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF) in 2025.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57e94b48-2aed-4aac-9e32-9cca75289192) - ![My official profile as a WAF 2025 judge. My mission is to develop responsive and timeless structures that cater to the evolving needs of society.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4874ddc-2957-47c7-8429-0aea47afe62e) - [Video: Sharing my experience at the World Architecture Festival, where I had the dual role of presenting our projects and serving as a jury member.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a97375a-795e-4984-8f02-c956428cfa43) - ![At the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Singapore, a global platform for architectural innovation and excellence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96807b85-850a-4cf9-853f-bd0a97e99e81) - ![With my team at WAF in Singapore, where we presented our upcoming museum project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45c33e4e-e865-4e46-974d-c6b55a1b969e) - ![Speaking on a panel at the ET DesignScape summit, discussing the "Business of Architecture" with fellow industry leaders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2700d3da-082f-405e-97d7-9d06436de86c) - ![During the panel discussion at ET DesignScape, I emphasized that drawings are the common language of architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4c54faa-acd3-4343-99c6-550e9bb80a2f) - ![The panel of speakers at the ET DesignScape summit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d210a2a6-29da-40db-9610-95638f9aac13) - ![Serving on the jury for the Aces of Space Design Awards, celebrating the growing design talent in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f9b901a-26c9-4db1-954a-f1c241235820) - ![A group photo with fellow jury members at the Aces of Space Design Awards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/204a5721-3593-454f-9ca5-a5ce04cf9e82) - ![In discussion with fellow jurors at the Aces of Space event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47edb648-ea5a-464f-bca1-a23dbd182acf) - ![Another photo with the esteemed jury and organizers of the Aces of Space awards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56e40a79-e67d-4cdf-a632-06d0821161e5) - ![The full jury panel for the Aces of Space awards, a wonderful group of industry professionals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/626cc67f-fa66-4ff0-84b6-30dd5812e4f3) - ![A candid moment during the jury deliberations for the Aces of Space awards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d68576eb-395b-4129-8045-c99d98c79542) - ![Speaking on a panel about sustainable architecture at the iGen event in Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d755ff2-d3e7-413b-b072-72dcb435c8bd) - ![In conversation with a fellow panelist at the iGen event, discussing how to build a greener future.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/855dcc37-d754-430f-991d-00a16e5e908c) - ![A moment from the engaging panel discussion on sustainable design at the iGen event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9859908-1968-4bd9-aac9-1d87cf594cfd) - ![The full panel for "The Future of Sustainable Urban Living" at the iGen event in Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d099324a-6afb-454d-a619-1ad1655d503a) - ![Receiving a token of appreciation at the IDAC Nagpur Intelligence Series after a panel discussion on sustainable architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84501b80-c53b-4acd-a1cd-27f65f5fb733) - ![Discussing innovative solutions to combat climate extremes through architecture at the IDAC Nagpur event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d56a5ca-713e-4419-a7ef-d78604765ffc) - ![The full panel at the IDAC Nagpur Intelligence Series, where we explored future trends in design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ddd8b5ec-de70-4b07-8f1f-caeb75b7fd40) - ![Participating in the lamp lighting ceremony to inaugurate the IDAC Nagpur Intelligence Series.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f539345d-debf-40d1-8c35-730fb2b7e801) - ![Leading a masterclass for architecture students in collaboration with NASA India, discussing the shift in design from urban to rural scales.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71a2109e-3e6f-4d26-b04f-c3aa92d46561) - ![Presenting a case study during my masterclass on the paradigms of architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d8e4c77-4b41-4265-aaf1-6372bbef5748) - ![Interacting with students and young architects after the masterclass.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d928b12-9652-467d-be1c-670b41d66c90) - ![An announcement for my talk at FOAID, Mumbai, on "Redefining Urban Living."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c33f172-d620-4e58-b13e-2182d6be0f88) - ![It is an honor to be part of the esteemed jury for the 4th Edition of The Economic Times Real Estate Awards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dda444bd-688a-41b3-abf3-416347036774) - ![An announcement for a key discussion at Smartex 2025, where I will be debating high-tech versus conventional forms of architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/66a8e385-5e33-45ee-a090-facd40036cfd) - ![On stage at Smartex 2025, discussing disaster-resilient architecture with my colleague.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd0fd928-dc01-4a42-a6be-4c320881d104) - ![Receiving an award at the Smartex 2025 event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ea1ce5b-fc50-48c2-be9f-03b6627f8f14) - ![Speaking at the Acetech exhibition on the importance of using light to visually connect different levels of a high-rise structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97d18741-8025-47f2-86d3-e3ac3e829a1d) - [Video: A clip from my panel discussion at Acetech, where I explain how architecture can connect with people at different levels, starting from the streetscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7463043-b94f-41cb-a061-653b4aaca037) ## About Industry Leadership & Recognition For me, these awards are not just accolades. They are proof that our design process—whether for a village master plan or a high-rise—holds up under the scrutiny of global peers. When we are invited to juries or recognized for design, it is because we prioritize the same clarity, sustainability, and human-centric logic that we will apply to your site. When you hire an architect, you are looking for someone who stays current with global standards. My role as a jury member at the World Architecture Festival isn't just about handing out prizes. It is a continuous learning process. It forces me to critically evaluate what makes a building work, what fails, and how we can push the boundaries of passive cooling, site-centric planning, and material sustainability. Whether it is receiving the G.O.A.T award at the CREDAI-MCHI Spaciux Design Awards or speaking at the ET DesignScape summit, these moments reflect our firm's core philosophy. We treat every project, no matter the scale, with the same rigour found in award-winning master plans. We do not believe in cookie-cutter solutions. We believe in architecture that respects the climate, the site, and the people who live there. By keeping our practice grounded in these global conversations, we ensure that your project benefits from the latest in design thinking, regulatory strategy, and community-focused planning. ## About Qutub Mandviwala I am Qutub, and at MQA, we believe architecture is a dialogue, not a monologue. Whether we are designing townships or small homes, our focus remains on the people who inhabit these spaces. My role in global forums and juries is simply to keep learning and sharing that knowledge back into our design process for your projects. 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