VISTAAR 2026, the Annual Exhibition of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Architecture, Pune, was organised from 23rd to 25th July 2026 at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Pune. The three-day exhibition provided a dynamic platform for students to showcase their academic work, design explorations, creative ideas, and architectural thinking to a wider audience.
Through architectural drawings, models, visual presentations, design interventions, and other forms of representation, the exhibition highlighted the students’ journey from conceptualisation to design development. It reflected their creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and understanding of the built environment, while demonstrating the diverse approaches and perspectives that shape architectural education.
VISTAAR 2026 brought together students, faculty members, distinguished dignitaries, practising architects, academicians, alumni, and visitors, fostering meaningful dialogue on architecture, design, and the built environment. The exhibition served as an important platform for knowledge exchange, recognition of student achievements, and engagement with the professional community.
The exhibition was graced by the presence of distinguished dignitaries and eminent personalities from the fields of public service, academia, architecture, and institutional leadership, including:
- Adv. Vandana Chavan – Former Member of Parliament and Former Mayor of Pune
- Dr. Asmita Tai Jagtap – Executive Director, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundation
- Prof. Dr. Vivek Saoji – Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
- Ar. Gauri Naiknavare – Chief Architect, Naiknavare Developers
- Prof. Dr. K. D. Jadhav – Joint Secretary, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
- Dr. M. S. Sagare – Joint Secretary, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
- Shri G. Jayakumar – Registrar, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
- Mr. Santosh Salian – Finance Manager, Bharati Vidyapeeth
- CA Aishwarya Hardikar – Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
- Dr. Kirti Gupta – Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
- Ms. Deepali Chavan – Marketing Head, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
- Prof. Dr. Anurag Kashyap – Former Principal, MKSSS’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women, Pune
- Dr. Ashwini Pethe – Principal, MIT College of Architecture, Pune
- Ar. Imran Shaikh – Esteemed alumnus of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Architecture, Pune
The presence and encouragement of these eminent personalities added significance to the exhibition and reinforced the importance of architectural education in shaping responsive, innovative, and sustainable built environments.
VISTAAR 2026 was a celebration of student creativity, academic excellence, and architectural exploration. It reaffirmed the commitment of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Architecture, Pune, to nurturing future architects equipped with the knowledge, critical perspective, and design sensibility to contribute meaningfully to the evolving built environment