An inventive architect and passionate project lead, Rupam spearheaded a number of peerless building commissions as a Director of SEP Architects, with great aplomb and elegance. He is also an eminent member of the Council of Architecture and Indian Institute of Architects. Having earned a postgraduate degree in management from National Inst. of Construction Management & Research, he carried out long-term associations with notable companies like UBS, Dell Computers, and Jones Lang LaSalle - gathering vast experience in Corporate Real Estate.

A maverick director of commercial, residential, institutional, retail, and hospitality building projects at SEP, Avhijit specialises in bespoke architectural concepts and designs. He is a member at the prestigious Society of Engineers, UAE. His broad range of experience spans over projects in various sectors, exemplary of which are - WS Atkins Middle East, and Spazzio New Delhi.

Co-founder of Cox Architecture, Philip Cox commenced practice with Ian McKay in 1963 and went on to form his own architectural firm in 1964. Cox holds an honours degree in architecture, graduating from Sydney University in 1962. He is also a silver medalist from Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and a NSW Board of Architects Travelling Scholarship awardee. Cox’s excellence also lies in urban planning as he acquired formal training in the field, earning a diploma in Town and Country Planning in 1972. He has long been a Professor of Architecture at the University of NSW, also receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Science from there. Philip Cox has been recognised with numerous awards for his contribution to architecture, including the RAIA Gold Medal in 1984, Life Fellowship to the RAIA in 1987 and Honorary Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects in the same year. In 1988 he was awarded the Order of Australia for services to architecture. In 1993 he received the inaugural award for Sport and Architecture from the International Olympic Committee, and was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Humanities. Philip has published nine books on the history of Australia’s towns and buildings.

Prabir Haldar, a Responsible Architect, transitioned from technical proficiency to a profound sense of responsibility. His educational foundation was laid at the School of Planning & Architecture in 1990. During this formative period, he collaborated with renowned architects such as Romi Khosla and Sharat Das. Simultaneously, Prabir engaged in teaching graduate students at a professional architecture institution, embarking on a transformative journey. Gradually, he transitioned from a technically proficient professional to an architect with a profound sense of responsibility.

For Prabir, “responsibility” extends beyond design challenges; it encompasses the environmental costs we bear as well. His portfolio includes diverse consulting and execution projects, spanning posh residences, institutions, corporate interiors, and luxury jungle camps. Prabir’s focus lies in creating spaces that cater to both physical and mental well-being, optimizing for comfort, wellness, and energy efficiency. His priorities revolve around passive design, thoughtful material choices to minimize toxicity, and delightful spaces that enhance enjoyment while also realizing a balance between comfort, economics, and environmental responsibility.

His vision is to create designs with a futuristic mindset yet retaining traditional grandeur seamlessly harmonizing with human needs and the environment. His architectural journey serves as a bridge, connecting sustainability with creature comforts, ensuring quality spaces that prioritize unseen occupant health while considering operational costs.