Awards and Achievements

At Solespace, our dedication to architectural excellence, innovation, and community impact has been honored through numerous prestigious awards and felicitations, reflecting our deep commitment to shaping sustainable, functional, and aesthetically rich spaces.

Key Awards and Recognitions for Solespace

Best Architect Award

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Awarded to Ar. Shashank Phadke, in 2002 by the Honourable Shri Sharad Pawar for outstanding architectural contributions in Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Felicitation by Guruji

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Felicitation by Honorable Spiritual Guru Shri Dev Maharaj (2004)
Recognized for significant contributions to the field of architecture.

Felicitation by Former President of India

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Award for Designing Women’s Hostel at Nigdi (2006)

Felicitated by Former President of India, Smt. Pratibha Patil for the design and execution of a women’s hostel building focused on social infrastructure.

Felicitation for Social Infra Projects

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Special Felicitations for Social Infrastructure Projects:

By Hon. Shri Suresh Kalmadi for the working women’s hostel at Nigdi.

By Hon. Shri Ajitdada Pawar for designing and executing a school building for Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.

Recognized by Swami Swarupanand Saraswati, Pandit Gadgil, and Shri Surendra Maharaj Deo for exceptional architectural work.

Felicitation for Housing Projects

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Prestigious Housing Project Awards:

Awarded for a premium housing project by the Air Force Naval Housing Board (1999).

Recognized for the design of the zonal office premises of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.

AICA Awards

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AICA Awards (2012)

Received in multiple categories including Design Innovation, Material Use, and Budget Housing for the Kate Puram housing project.

For Leadership and Industry Contributions

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Nominated and served as Chairman of the PCMC center of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) for two years, driving initiatives for the architects’ fraternity.

 Known as the “Living Book of Bylaws” among peers and clients for his deep knowledge of architectural laws, ensuring designs that are both aesthetic and compliant.

 Renowned for optimizing space utilization, delivering projects with enhanced functionality and market value.

Icons of PCMC

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Ar. Shashank and Ar. Manisha Phadke were conferred this honor by Honorable Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, recognizing their visionary contributions to Pimpri-Chinchwad’s urban development and architecture.

Institutional Project Recognitions

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Awarded recently for a landmark institutional project for Symbiosis, completed at Kiwale and Indore — a proposed skill and open university that stands as an educational boon for the PCMC and Indore regions.