AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Architect N. Mahesh honoured by Dr. APJ ABDUL KALAM, the then President of India on November 18, 2002 for the design of Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Trivandrum

DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025 by Karnavathi University and World Design Organization (WDO) Montreal

Was honoured with “DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025” under the category ‘Architectural Luminary‘, by Karnavathi University and World Design Organization (WDO), Montreal, at a glittering Ahmedabad Design Week event attended by global design pundits and over 1000+ faculty & students. Oscar awardee and Padmashri Rasool Pookutty delivered the key note address.

HONOURS, AWARDS & DISTINCTION

IIA NATCON Presidential Award 2019 for outstanding contribution to the profession of Architecture
IIID Design Excellence Award 2019 for the design of TAMARA KODAI Resort at Kodaikanal
CNBC Award for design of TAMARA Resort, Coorg – 2013
A+D & CERA Award for design of TAMARA Resort, Coorg – 2013
Decorated with Lifetime Achievement Award by IIA, Kerala Chapter in 2011.
N. Mahesh was presented ‘Business Excellence Award 2009-10 – in Architecture’ by the Chamber of Commerce.
N. Mahesh was presented the Appreciation Award – ‘Vasthu Kala Ratna’ by Kerala Brahmana Sabha.
N. Mahesh was honoured the title ‘Sthapatheeyam’ – by the Designer Magazine.
N. Mahesh was honoured for outstanding contribution to the profession of Architecture in the year 1996-97 by The IIA, Kerala Chapter.
N. Mahesh was selected for ‘The Best Architect’ award by the IIA, Trivandrum Centre in 1997.
N. Mahesh was conferred the title of ‘Vastu Silpa’ by the Saradalayam Trust, Chennai (in 2001).

PROFESSIONAL BODY ASSOCIATION

Fellow, The Indian Institute of Architects
Approved valuer of the CBDT, Government of India under the Immovable Properties Act.
Fellow, The Indian Institute of Interior Designers
Panel valuer for LIC of India
Member of COA appointed committee for preparation of Handbook of Architectural Practice
Appointed member of Professional Services Board of IIA 2021-2023.

UNIQUE DISTINCTION

N. Mahesh was honoured for his design of RGCB project, Trivandrum by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, H.E. The President of India on 18th Nov. 2002 at Trivandrum.
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST listed Mahesh in the ‘AD 50’ – a selection of “The most influential Indians in Architecture & Design”
Iyer & Mahesh are among few Architects in India to have six Platinum & Gold Rated buildings under USGBC & IGBC
Mr. Mahesh is in the panel of experts to revise Indian Standards Code for wood

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