A BID (Association of Architects, Builders, Interior Decorators and Allied Business) organised a curtain-raiser event for Interiors 2023, an international architecture and design exhibition, in association with t2. Held on March 3 at The Oberoi Grand, the curtainraiser included a media conference that provided insight and information on what was to be expected at the upcoming exhibition to be held from March 16 - 20 at the Milan Mela ground. The event was attended by important persons from media and design, as well as various industry experts.
A celebration of design and creativity, the interiors exhibition will showcase innovative products from national and international brands like Asian Paints, Hitachi and others. This year’s theme is ‘Made in India’, and will feature over 232 stalls. At the exhibition, visitors will be greeted with displays by several brands committed to creating and enabling a comfortable lifestyle through appropriate architecture, interior design and allied business products and services.
The curtain-raiser for the event was inaugurated by chief guest Debashis Sen, chairman of New Town Kolkata Development Authority, and managing director, HIDCO. He was accompanied by actress Sohini Sarkar, ABID president Kamlesh Agarwal, secretary Karan Jain and exhibition coordinator Anjan Gupta. Snapshots.
Interior designer and Irony Home Studio managing director Indranil Dey (left) with Sohini Sarkar and ABID president Kamlesh Agarwal. “We are excited to be a part of Interiors 2023. It is a great platform for us to showcase our latest designs and innovations to a wider audience. We look forward to meeting industry professionals, potential clients and design enthusiasts at the exhibition,” said Dey. “ABID is committed to promoting architecture, interior design and allied businesses in the eastern part of India. The exhibition is an opportunity for companies and designers to showcase “Design is not just about aesthetics, it’s about creating a space that reflects your personality and tells your story. Interiors 2023 hosted by ABID is a great platform for designers to showcase their creativity and innovation, and I am excited to see the amazing designs on display,” said Sohini. Text: Rituja Ghosh (t2 intern) Pictures: Rashbehari Das Chief guest Debashis Sen (centre) and actress Sohini Sarkar, with ABID president Kamlesh Agarwal (third from left), vice-president Raja Sinha (second from left), secretary Karan Jain (second from right), treasurer Mukul Bothra (extreme left) and joint secretary Surjit Singh Dua (extreme right) at the Interiors 2023 curtain-raiser. their talent and creativity to a wider audience. We are confident that the exhibition will be a grand success and will provide a platform for networking and business opportunities,” added Agarwal.
Debashis Sen unveiled the model of a unique origami installation after the press conference. The aesthetically designed installation, named Oishi, will later be installed for public viewing at a suitable location in New Town.
Chief guest and managing director of HIDCO Debashis Sen delivered an encouraging and affirmative address to the audience. “ABID’s exhibition Interiors 2023 is a great platform for showcasing the talent and creativity of architects, builders, interior decorators and allied business persons. I am excited to see the innovative designs on display and I am sure that visitors will be amazed by the unique concepts that will be presented at the exhibition,” he said.
“Design is not just about aesthetics, it’s about creating a space that reflects your personality and tells your story. Interiors 2023 hosted by ABID is a great platform for designers to showcase their creativity and innovation, and I am excited to see the amazing designs on display,” said Sohini.
