Published in May - June 2022 Issue

AV ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

NARENDRA NAIDU, Chairman and Managing Director, Rhino Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Awarded for highest standards in adopting best innovation and vision in AV Architecture This award has been instituted for an AV Architect chosen by AV-ICN platform to be recognized for the quality of his body of work, incorporating the best innovation and vision in AV architecture. In this feature, we highlight one of the most prestigious projects accomplished by Narendra Naidu - The Statue of Unity.

ALM AV-ICN platform dedicated to Audiovisual Communication and Audio Video Integration and Networking has instituted the Best AV Architect award as a Recognition of Excellence in AV Integration. With this award AV-ICN aims to recognize professionals who have achieved excellence in adopting latest technologies in AV Architecture Design, Installation and Program.

This year, for his exemplary work for the Statue of Unity Project and other AV ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN PRO AV Awarded for highest standards in adopting best innovation and vision in AV Architecture Chairman and Managing Director, Rhino Engineers Pvt. Ltd. NARENDRA NAIDU visitor attraction projects, the Best AV Architect 2021 award is being conferred on Mr. Narendra Naidu, Managing Director, M/s. Rhino Engineers Private Limited.

October 31st, 2018 marked the inauguration of the world's tallest statue - The Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. The approximately 600 feet statue is dedicated to the Iron Man of India - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The colossal monument towers over River Narmada and the sprawling Sardar Sarovar dam.

The unity glow garden bestowed with colorful and stunning visuals

The innovative, dynamic design of This award has been instituted for an AV Architect chosen by AV-ICN platform to be recognized for the quality of his body of work, incorporating the best innovation and vision in AV architecture. In this feature, we highlight one of the most prestigious projects accomplished by Narendra Naidu - The Statue of Unity. Digital Multimedia Technology at Statue of Unity accomplished by Mr. Narendra Naidu and his team at Rhino Engineers spreads across almost 25 KM (project details on next page) encompassing hospitality, tourist and entertainment projects in the vicinity of the Statue of Unity site, including amongst others, the Jungle Safari, a state-of-art zoological park with unique collection of indigenous and exotic animals and birds from the various biogeographic regions of the world; the Children's Nutrition Park, a unique theme park providing entertainment and vital knowledge to the children on healthy eating habits and nutritional values; Vishwa Van, a global forest which is home to herbs, shrubs and trees native to all 7 continents, The Valley of Flowers (also known as Bharat Van), spread across 24 acres of land is a haven for colorful flowering plants along the bank of river Narmada and Ekta Mall, which houses handlooms, handicrafts and traditional textile showrooms from various states of India to promote Indian Handicrafts; The Cactus Garden, a unique botanical garden exhibiting a huge variety of Cacti and succulents.

The brief from the client, M/s. Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL), was that the digital media technology had to be unique, innovative, and attractive, not seen before. Commenting on the concept of the project, Mr. Naidu says, "The vision of the government with regards to Statue of Unity at Kevadia was grand, and inspiring. Honestly, initially I felt some trepidation trying to create something that matched the vision of the project, but after sharing my initial designs, I was relieved that the client understood and backed my ideas and concepts. Of course, the identity of our project is so different, and I think our installation takes into account local culture and transitions. We matched the requirements of the brief given to us and what we have created delivers a wow-factor & something innovative while staying true to the original push of the government."

Multi-Colored Lights & Sound Show Adorns the facade of Sardar Sarovar Dam near Statue of Unity.

No project comes without its share of challenges. "There were a number of challenges for this project. When work started it was already monsoon season. All our lighting required the installation of electrical equipment, and you can imagine that all these tasks are complicated when it rains. Because of the bad weather we were also concerned if we would be able to deliver the project on schedule, however we successfully competed it within just six months. Lastly, this was a project with a number of stakeholders such as the agency, government department and local municipality. We had to make sure all of them were brought on for strategic decisions which required a fair bit of coordination," explains Mr. Naidu.

Rhino Engineers Designs India's Largest 3D Projection Mapping Show on Gabbar Hills, Ambaji

Some of Mr. Naidu's other successful projects in Digital Multimedia Technology include the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar; RJM Auditorium at IIM, Ahmedabad; Dandi Kutir Museum, Gandhinagar; Mahatma Gandhi Museum Rajkot, Morarji Desai Museum, Valsad; Children Nutrition Park, Kevadiya; Dinosaur Museum, Balasinor (Phase 1&2).

Indian's Biggest 3D Projection Mapping on Gabber Hill at Ambaji; Somnath Temple, Veraval, Amar Javan Jyoti, Jaipur, Dhyana Buddha Statue, Amaravati & Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Rajkot, Kankaria Lake Periphery, Ahmedabad, Dwarika Temple, Ambaji; Somnath Dwarka & Siddhpur Temple etc.; Facade & Innovative Lightings at Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Chennai, Dhyana Buddha Statue, Amaravati, etc.; CCTV Surveillance & ELV Systems at Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad, Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Jungle Safari, Kevadia, Vidhya Mandir School, Palanpur, Library IIM, Ahmedabad etc.;Smart Classroom Solutions for Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad; Musical Fountain & Laser Show at NTR Beach, Kakinada, Musical Fountain, Amarlingeshwer Vijayawada; Musical Fountain Kankaria Lake, Musical Fountain at Shoolpaneshwar Ghat, Musical Fountain at Chilka Lake Odisha, Musical Fountain at Lakaram Lake Telangana, Musical Fountain at Siddipet Telangana & Sukana Lake at Chandigarh (Proposed) etc. and many more ongoing and upcoming projects.