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VK group announces VKollective: An Exhibition Showcasing 50+ Years of Design, Innovation, and Urban Impact

Vkcollective invite

Pune has been one of the fastest-growing urban centers, emerging as a hub of education, technology, and industry, and playing a key role in India’s transformation into a dynamic, innovation-driven economy.

In this context of nation-building and city-makingVK Group,  a leading built environment consultancy, has played a pivotal role in shaping Pune’s urban landscape through thoughtful design and sustainable construction practices. To celebrate this journey and spark meaningful conversations on the future of urban development, VK Group is hosting VKollective, a three-day exhibition from 21st to 23rd February 2025 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskrutik Bhavan, Ghole road, Pune, open from 11 AM to 8 PM.

Under the theme “Building the City We Call Home: Making Pune Better by Design,” the exhibition will explore the work of VK Group, whose pioneering projects have significantly shaped the city’s landscape through architecture, urban design, and policy over the last five decades

VKollective also aims to facilitate conversations, encourage the exchange of ideas and provide an opportunity to discover how thoughtful design creates meaning and drives change through panel discussions and workshops.

Key Highlights of VKollective

  • Inauguration
  • Engaging panel discussions featuring experts on built environment topics
  • Exclusive Architectural Illustration Workshop by Ar. Shweta Santosh Hingane of The Archart (199K followers on Instagram), a free session for students and professionals on 22nd February, Saturday at 2:30 PM (Register here).
  • City Reel Competition Award Presentation – An open-to-all Instagram competition inviting participants to capture their experiences of Pune through a short video, live on VK Group’s handle. Submit your reel and get a chance to win upto Rs 10,000! (Details here)
  • Valedictory Session to conclude the three-day event.

Whether you are a student, a young professional, or an industry leader in the AEC field this exhibition offers an opportunity to engage with Pune’s evolving design narrative and explore the future of urban development.

Come join conversations, share ideas, and discover how design can create meaning and change. (Register here)

Vkollective Exhibition

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