Ponni M. Concessao

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Ponni M Concessao[1] (born in Chennai in 1963) is an Indian architect[2][3]who is the founder and principal architect of Ponni and Oscar Architects in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[4][5]

Ponni M Concessao
Born (1963-12-18) 18 December 1963 (age 61)
Chetpet, Chennai
NationalityIndian
EducationChurch Park Convent, Chennai
Alma materB. Arch, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
OccupationArchitect
Notable work
Telangana Secretariat
Spouse(s)Mr. Oscar Concessao
Parents
  • Late Mr. M G Mukundan (father)
  • Late Mrs. Rugmani Mukundan (mother)
AwardsChampions Of Change Telangana
Websitehttps://www.ponniconcessao.com/

Early life and education[edit]

She was born in 1963 to Mr Mukundan and Mrs Rugmani Mukundan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[6]

Awards and honours[edit]

  • Award by Chennai Governor R N Ravi for Successful completion of New Telangana Secretariat in the year 2023[7]
  • Won Champions of Change Telangana Award in the year 2022[8][9]
  • Awarded with the International Inspirational Women Awards (IIWA) in the year 2020[10]
  • TV5 Award for Hospitality Projects in the year 2019[11]
  • Won Berg Women Icon of Asia Award in Singapore in the year 2019[12]
  • Won The Jewel of Chennai Award by BNI in the year 2018[13]

Notable projects[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Mayabrahma, Roja. "All you need to know about Oscar & Ponni architects that designed new secretariat building of Telangana". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  2. Trivedi, Aastha. "Dr Ponni Concessao Weaving Urban Skies With Traditional Architecture | The Decor Journal India". Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  3. www.ETRealty.com. "Technology is driving the new wave of architectural design:Oscar Concessao & Ponni Concessao, Partners, OCI Architects - ET RealEstate". ETRealty.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  4. "Ponni M Concessao | WEF". Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  5. "Where we belong". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  6. "Ponni M Concessao: An Archetype Of Early Childhood Dreams & Master Plans". realestate.siliconindia.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  7. "Concessao Architects felicitated". www.mangaloretoday.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  8. "City architecture firm bags Champions of Change Telangana Award". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  9. "Champions Of Change Telangana To Honour Exemplary Achievers Of Telangana". Outlook (Indian magazine).
  10. "Chennai architect wins IIWA 2020". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  11. "TV5 Architecture and Interior Design Awards 2019 by Staff and other Articles Contributed by Indians Community in Portland Area". www.portlandindian.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  12. "Women achievers from Asia Pacific honoured at 3rd Women Icons Asia Summit & Awards". Architect and Interiors India.
  13. Admin. "Jewel of Chennai Award for Ar. Ponni Concessao". WFM Media. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  14. "Technology and innovative design wins award for biotech park". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  15. "Designing domes of democracy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  16. "KCR to operate from state secretariat for first time after becoming Telangana CM". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  17. "New secretariat building in Hyderabad: An architectural marvel". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  18. "Why Telangana decided to have a new Secretariat building ?". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  19. "KCR suggests changes in Secretariat design". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-07-14.