RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN PRO AV
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.
| Name of Project |
Scope Of Consultancy |
| Shrestha Bharat Bhavan | Dynamic RGBW LED Facade Lightings |
| Circuit House | Dynamic RGBW LED Facade Lightings |
| 1.3 KM Sardar Sarovar Dam | 25 Minutes Ornamental Laser, Light & Sound show |
| Jungle Safari | CCTV Surveillance & Network System |
| Children Nutrition Park | Digital technologies, ARVR, 3D Projection, Hologram, Interactive LED Screens, 5D theatre & Other cutting edge tech games & Facade lighting |
| Hillock & Roadside | Green Lightings tree |
| Vishwa Van | Dynamic RGBW LED Facade Lightings |
| M&VC Building, Connecting Bridge, Wall of unity, Ticket Counter and Canopy | Dynamic RGBW LED Facade Lightings |
| Jungle Safari Plaza | PA System |
| Palm Island | More than 450 Innovative Glowing palm Trees |
| Food Courts | Dynamk RGBW LED Facade Lightings |
| Ekta Mall Main Gate | Gujrati, Rajasthani, Kathiawadi Handicrafts blinking --- Slogan Of "unity in Handicrafts Diversity'' |
| Ekta Dwar | LED Screen with Dynamic HD Content (Welcorne to Statue of Unity & Thank You, Visit Again) n 7 international and 10 regional languages. |
| Dymanic Road Signage | 10 X 10 ft, Dance and Garba Illuminated Panels |
| Valley Of Flower & Bharat Van | Dynamic RGBW LED Facade Lightings |
| India's First Glow Garden | LED Illuminated Trees, Animals and Flowers, Interactive dancing floor circles, Selfie points, State of Art Parachute, Dynamic fountains & Palm Trees etc |
| Gora Bridge | Dynamic RGBW LED Facade Lighting and Pixel Lighting |
| Street Decorative Lights | India's First Innovative RG6W Illumination Motifs 495 Nos. On street light of 10KM |
| Street Decorative Lights | India's First Innovative RGBW Illumination Gantries 48 nos. on street light of 10 KM |
| Valley of Flowers | Dynamic Panel -View Point 1 to enterance at valley with slogan of "Unity in Bio-Diversity - Valley of Flowers" and also from viewpoint 1 to flower of Kevadiya Jurassic Park ( Letters) with Dinosaur element |
| Cactus Garden | India's Largest Illuminated Signage 5X57 Meters |
| Butterfly Garden | India's Largest Illuminated Signage 5 X 67 meters |
| Ekta Garden | India's Largest Illuminated Signage 5 X 52 Meters |
| Reva Bhavan | Green Lights Tree Illumination on Reva Bahvan |
| Maze Garden | Innovative & Cutting-Edge LED Screens AV Show |
| Kamalam Nursery | Curved Projection & 360° Hologram AV Show |
| Miyawaki Forest | Curved Projection & Illumination AV Show |
| Cactus Garden | Life size hologram AV Show |
| Jungle Safari | India's Biggest Augmented Reality LED Screen Show |
| Shoolpaneshwar Ghat | 25 Min Aqua Screen & Musical fountain in three languages. |
| Shoolpaneshwar Temple | Dynamic Lighting & Attractive Motif Lights. |