Greenlam Industries’ event sparks Indo-Sri Lankan Design Dialogue
View(s):Greenlam Industries, a global leader in surfacing solutions, successfully concluded its highly anticipated DesignNXT 3.0 event in Sri Lanka on July 27.
The ‘Indo-Sri Lanka Design Summit’ brought together renowned architects, interior designers, and industry professionals from both countries for a day of insightful discussions, trend exploration, and product launches, the company said in a media release.
Following the resounding success of its international editions in Kazakhstan, Egypt, and Poland, DesignNXT made its Sri Lankan debut, uniting distinguished architects and interior designers from India and Sri Lanka. The landmark event offered a dynamic platform for thought-provoking discussions, cutting-edge trend analysis, and the unveiling of innovative product lines, all within the vibrant design landscape of Colombo.
DesignNXT 3.0 featured inspiring keynote presentations from design stalwarts including Arjun Rathi, Principal at Arjun Rathi Design, who explored the theme ‘Light. Form(s). Emotion, Professor Chitra Weddikkara, Managing Director of QServe Group of Companies, discussed ’Sustainability as a Diverse Perspective in Contemporary Design’ and Migara Alwis, Chief Architect at Design Consortium Pvt Ltd, addressed ‘Moving Forward with Construction in Today’s Context’.
The summit also hosted engaging panel discussions on critical topics shaping the design landscape. ‘The Art of Surface Selection’ examined how material choices can make or break a design, while ‘The Designer’s Dilemma” tackled the challenge of creating cost-effective designs without compromising quality.
A highlight of the DesignNXT summit was a tribute to Geoffrey Bawa, the pioneering architect of tropical modernism. The homage celebrated Bawa’s revolutionary designs, which harmonised local context with global trends, and his enduring influence on sustainable architecture.
Saurabh Mittal, Managing Director and CEO of Greenlam Industries, said: “The third iteration of DesignNXT represented a significant milestone in our journey to cultivate innovation and cross-cultural dialogue in the design world. We are pleased to have brought together the creative talents of India and Sri Lanka. The summit showcased the transformative potential of design – and ability to forge lasting connections between our design communities. The exchange of ideas and perspectives laid the groundwork for future collaborations and promises to push the boundaries of what is possible in our industry. We firmly believe it will ignite a ripple effect on design innovation in both countries.”
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