The highly anticipated Godrej’s The GeeVees Awards 2025 took place in Goa marking the culmination of its fourth edition. Widely regarded as one of the premier platforms for recognizing excellence in design, innovation, and sustainability, the GeeVees Awards 2025 brought together leading architects, designers, and industry experts to recognize groundbreaking projects designed across various sectors.
Before the grand awards ceremony, Shyam Motwani, Business Head of Locks and Architectural Solutions, addressed the media at a select roundtable where he highlighted the company’s recent growth and strategic initiatives. Over the years Locks and Architectural Solutions, a key business unit of Godrej Enterprises Group, reaffirmed its leadership position as India’s most trusted brand in locks and home safety, driven by continuous innovation and an expanding digital product portfolio.
Addressing the media professional he said, “As the digital lock segment continues to soar with a 45% year-on-year growth, the company has also experienced a surge in e-commerce sales, which have doubled in the past year. This growth reflects the changing preferences of today’s consumers, who increasingly prioritize smart, connected, and design-driven security solutions. The company’s commitment to Make in India and BIS standards is central to its strategy of delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative products that cater to evolving consumer needs.
Shyam Motwani, Business Head of Locks and Architectural Solutions shared, “Our growth is a direct result of listening to our customers and delivering the seamless, innovative solutions they demand. E-commerce has become a crucial part of our strategy, and we’re expanding our portfolio to better serve consumers seeking smart safety solutions.”
He ended the conference on a positive note with his projections that Godrej Enterprises Group aims to achieve ₹2,500 crore in revenue by 2028, underpinned by continued investments in R&D, innovation, and advanced manufacturing.
Honoring Visionaries in Architecture & Design
The GeeVees Awards 2025 recognized 43 visionary winners across 15 categories, showcasing outstanding projects from various sectors, including hospitality, residential, healthcare, education, and commercial. The event also attracted over 45 architects and designers, who gathered to celebrate the innovative work of their peers and the impact of design-led innovations in India.
Shyam Motwani, Business Head of Locks and Architectural Solutions at Godrej Enterprises Group, commented, “The GeeVees Awards is our way of celebrating and appreciating excellence in design. The AID community has been integral to our business, and we remain committed to supporting their growth. This year’s edition was a dynamic showcase of creativity, bringing together some of the brightest minds in architecture and interior design. Our esteemed panel of industry experts explored talent across the country, focusing on innovation. The GeeVees is more than just an award—it’s a platform to inspire and collaborate with emerging architects and designers by recognizing their remarkable work and contributions.”
Esteemed Jury Members Shape the Awards
A panel of esteemed jury members, highly influential in shaping the architecture and interior design fraternity, graced the event with their expertise and vision. The distinguished jury included Sonali Bhagwati, Partner at DPA; Ratan Batliboi, Principal Architect at Ratan J. Batliboi Consultants; Dr. Oscar G. Concessao and Dr. Ponni M. Concessao, Principal Architects at Oscar & Ponni Architects; Karl Wadia, Senior Design Principal at Architect Hafeez Contractor; Suchrita Joshi, Senior Architect at Godwin Austen Johnson; Tushar Sogani, Principal Architect & Managing Director at TSDPL; Abhigyan Neogi, Principal & Founder of Chromed Design Studio; Abin Chaudhuri, Founder & Principal at Abin Design Studio; Sarabjit Singh, Principal at Interior Design & Fab Studio; Prasenjit Sanyal, Proprietor at Subhashree Design Cell; Rashmi Tiwari, Principal Designer at Tathaastu Interiors; Rahul Tyagi, Managing Director at RTA; and Sandeep Shikre, Principal Architect at Sandeep Shikre & Associates. Their collective expertise played a vital role in ensuring a fair evaluation process for the winners, ultimately showcasing the best in design, innovation, and architectural excellence.
The GeeVees Awards 2025 celebrated a wide array of achievements in design, with winners from across various sectors, including:
- Akshat Bhatt, Heena Bhargava, and Deeksha Gulati – Category: Architecture – Residential Villa Bungalow
- Hartmut Wurster – Category: Commercial Projects (More than 1,000 sq. ft.)
- Vivek Singh Rathore – Category: Architecture – Public Institutional Building
- Piyusha Upadhyay – Category: Architecture and Interior – Hospitality Projects (Less than 50 rooms)
- Hitarth Majithiya & Netra Bafna – Category: Architecture and Interior – Safest Projects
- Ravideep Singh – Category: Architecture and Interior – Healthcare Projects
The GeeVees Awards 2025 provided a platform for practicing architects and interior designers to showcase their innovative work to a distinguished jury of professionals from India and beyond.
