The Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID), Coimbatore Centre, held its installation ceremony for the 2025–2027 term at Hotel Radisson Blu, Coimbatore, on 10th November 2025.
The event was graced by chief guest Jignesh Modi, National President of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers, and guest of honour Charanjit Singh Shah, Principal Architect, Creative Group, New Delhi.
The newly installed office-bearers for the term include Aashish Raichuraa, Chairperson; Nirmal Kumar, Vice Chairman; Nagappan, Hon. Secretary; and Sadiq Moosa, Treasurer.
The managing committee members are Biswajit Paul, Roopashree Parvatikar, and Sailesh Golcha, while the co-opted members include Dharuniesh and Rajendra Saraf.
Kshrinee Raichuraa, Immediate Past Chairperson, delivered the welcome address and presented an audiovisual summary of the projects completed during her tenure.
Chief Guest Jignesh Modi complimented the outgoing Chairperson for her achievements and contributions to the Coimbatore Centre.
He highlighted the important role interior designers play in national development and administered the IIID oath to the newly inducted office-bearers.
In his acceptance speech, Aashish Raichuraa emphasised the need for teamwork to achieve greater milestones for the Coimbatore Centre. He announced that the Centre has adopted the theme ‘Sapt Tava’ (Seven Elements) for the year, representing unity, positive attitude, membership, creativity, communication, growth, legacy and leadership.
Charanjit Singh Shah shared insights from his professional journey, stating that all his designs are based on the three Ps — Place, People, and Purpose. He explained that every structure should reflect local identity and vocabulary, a philosophy he has implemented in over 50 airport projects in India and abroad.
Shah stressed the importance of careful material selection, comparing it to how a chef chooses ingredients for a signature dish. He noted that India’s vision of becoming a $30-trillion economy by 2047 depends significantly on the development of infrastructure such as airports, seaports, and railway stations. “Any design infused with spirituality becomes iconic — the touch of God is the true essence of architecture,” he remarked.
He cited examples of airports designed by his firm — including those in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Coimbatore, and Chennai — which draw inspiration from India’s ancient temple sculptures. He encouraged young designers to observe their surroundings for creative ideas, pointing out how the wings of birds inspired the concept of flight. Shah urged them to draw inspiration from nature and integrate it thoughtfully into their designs.
