Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Renowned architect Tripat Girdhar, Founder and Principal Architect of Arete Design Studio, has been honoured with the Architect of the Year 2026 award. The recognition was conferred by CREDAI Punjab in the presence of its President Jagjit Singh Majha and Member of CREDAI Punjab, Deepak Garg.
The award acknowledges Tripat Girdhar’s contribution to contemporary architecture and his commitment to design excellence, innovation, and sustainable development in the built environment. The recognition also highlights the growing role of thoughtful architecture in shaping modern urban landscapes across India.
The event was organized to celebrate excellence in Real Estate by CREDAI Punjab at JW Marriott, Chandigarh on 12th and 13th March, 2026. In 2019, Ar. Tripat also has been awarded the title of ‘CREDAI Destination Punjab’ by Hon’ble Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Punjab - Sukhwinder Singh Sarkaria, for the project Address Boulevard.
The celebration of 25 Years of Excellence in Real Estate by CREDAI marks a significant milestone in the evolution of India’s real estate sector. The occasion highlights CREDAI’s role in bringing together developers across the country, promoting transparency, professionalism, and policy advocacy within the industry. Over the past two and a half decades, the organization has worked closely with stakeholders and policymakers to strengthen regulatory frameworks, encourage responsible development, and support the sector’s contribution to economic growth, urban infrastructure, and housing development across India. The celebration also reflects on the progress made while setting the stage for a more sustainable, technology-driven, and customer-centric real estate ecosystem in the years ahead.
About Arete Design Studio: Arete Design Studio, a leading Architecture and Interior Design firm based in Chandigarh India, headed by Ar. Tripat Girdhar in 2009. His inventive designs not only reinterpret India’s architectural roots and traditional acumen in a contextual vocabulary but also dwells Indian architecture on a world stage. The firm creates a versatile body of work ranging from architecture and interiors of residences and corporate offices to retail and hospitality spaces. Arete Design Studio is an Architectural, Engineering and Interior Design firm with prominence in the verticals of Urban Planning, Commercial, Residential, Educational and Industrial Architecture. Head-quartered in Chandigarh, Arete Design Studio comprises of team of over 50 dynamic architects and engineers and currently working on projects across 6 Indian States and also handling assignments internationally including Australia & New Zealand.