India’s architectural heritage is a reflection of its past, which is remarkable, with a long, varied and interesting history. When the country attained independence, the count of architects in India was a meagre 300. But now, the country has over 90,000 registered architects, that are taking India forward in the architectural domain. Presenting a list of some of the top architectural firms in India, along with some of their phenomenal work in the country and beyond.
1. Morphogenesis
With around 50% women working at every level at the firm, with projects in 8 countries, Morphogenesis is significantly contributing to changing Asia’s architectural landscape as well as championing gender neutrality. It has offices in Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai and has won more than 95 awards and 750 publications globally. Some noteworthy creations by Morphogenesis include, The British Council at New Delhi, Corporate Office for India Glycols at Greater Noida and The Courtyard, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. Studio PKA
PKA started as a corporate interior designing solutions firm and then diversified to include architecture and interior design for residential spaces too. They are known for their effective utilization of space, time management and simple and trouble-free designs. Their notable works include A91 Partners at Worli and The Shell at Alibaug
3. KSM Architecture
The firm started with some highly qualified and professional architects in 1990, who have led the firm through all these years with their innovation and high standard in design. With some remarkable projects in Chennai, like the Srikanth & Gita house, SPS Office and Vishranthi office, KSM, is acknowledged as a renowned name in making eco-friendly and sustainable spaces.
4. Moriq
The brainchild of Mr. Riyaz Quraishi and Mrs. Simeen Quraishi, Moriq, is a well-known name with years of professional experience, with over a hundred projects, in India and abroad. Prominent projects by Moriq include Twin Sloped Modern Hut in Bahrain, Villa 430 in India and Courtyard Villa in Hyderabad.
5. JDAP-Design, Architecture-Planning
Found by Jude D’Souza, this Mumbai-based firm is well-known for its thorough research, diligent detailing in setting up residential, cultural and commercial spaces. Their emphasis is on “Design that is closer to nature” and “More With less”, and some of their outstanding projects are Culture and Congress Centre at Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina and the Museum Of language in South Korea.
6. Abhin Design Studio
The firm offers holistic design and management solutions in architecture, interior design, industrial design and even graphic design. Armed with characteristics like strong research, innovation and synergy in design execution, Abhin Design Studio has earned a name of repute for itself. Some works by the studio include International Management Institute at Kolkata and Bonochhaya Experience Centre at Santi Niketan.
7. Sanjay Puri Architects
The winner of the World’s Best Housing project at the World Architecture Festival 2018 and the World’s Best Residential Project of 2017 at the LEAF Awards, Sanjay Puri Architects are recipients of 134 international architecture awards. The chief architect of the firm, Mr Sanjay Puri has been the judge of multiple international architectural events and some of his prominent works include, Stellar at Ahmedabad, Office@63 at Navi Mumbai and The Rajasthan School and Shiva Museum, both in Rajasthan.
8. Architecture BRIO
Actively involved in providing sustainable designs Architecture BRIO is an award-winning name in the field of architecture. With its innovative designs, the firm addresses current issues of co-existing with nature. With appropriate designs that blends modernity with nature, the firm’s wonder works include Etania Green School at Beaufort, Malaysia, House on A Stream in Mumbai and Himalayan Mountain Retreat at Mukteshwar.
The above are some of the best firms in the country. However there are a lot of other names in the architectural domain, that are making the country proud, like vir.mueller architects, SJK Architects, 42mm Architecture and Collective Project.
