Surfaces Reporter Salutes 2026 – East & North East India Edition | Kolkata | 30–31 Jan 2026

As SURFACES REPORTER enters its milestone 15th year, we are proud to carry forward a vision rooted in celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact. After the overwhelming success of the inaugural SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES – South Edition (Feb 2024), we are delighted to announce the next chapter - SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES 2026 (East and North East India Edition).

SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES is not an award in the conventional sense - 

It is a tribute. Recognition. A salute.

To the architects and designers who have shaped skylines, transformed living experiences, preserved cultural narratives, and pushed boundaries with creativity and courage.

Why East and North East India?

East and North East India has always been a region where art, culture, craftsmanship, and contemporary design co-exist in harmony. From timeless heritage structures to bold new-age developments, East and North East India’s architectural landscape is rich, layered, experimental, and deeply rooted in its ethos.

SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES 2026 celebrates this very spirit.

Call for Nominations – Architecture & Design Firms

We are now inviting nominations from Architecture and Design firms across East & North-East India whose work reflects:

• Design excellence

• Innovation & originality

• Sustainability & future-forward thinking

• Social, cultural, or community impact

• Distinctive contribution to the built environment

Whether it is a landmark building, a sensitive restoration, a visionary masterplan, or an interior that redefines experience - your work deserves to be celebrated on a national stage.

Invitation for Sponsorship – For Select Visionary Brands

Alongside nominations, SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES welcomes select brands to associate with this prestigious platform. As a sponsor, your brand will stand alongside the region’s brightest creative minds, gaining high-value visibility, meaningful engagement, and powerful storytelling opportunities across print, digital, and on-ground celebrations.

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Our Commitment

Over the last 15 years, SURFACES REPORTER has been devoted to discovering, documenting, and amplifying the finest in design. With SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES 2026, we aim to build a legacy that inspires emerging designers, strengthens the industry ecosystem, and honors those who are creating the future - brick by brick, idea by idea.

Join the Movement

Witness East and North East India’s finest architects and designers being honored in Kolkata at

SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES 2026 | 30th – 31st Jan 2026 | Biswa Bangla, Kolkata

Let us celebrate the visionaries who design our cities, shape the way we live, and create spaces that inspire future generations.

SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES… because excellence deserves to be celebrated.

To submit your nominations, kindly visit: www.bit.ly/surfacesalute | 

Closing Date : 30th November 2025

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