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Featured Architectural Projects and Design Philosophy

byIMK ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit offices in Mumbai & BengaluruStarts from₹220 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

A showcase of our approach to people-centric, sustainable architecture across educational, healthcare, and public sectors.

At the Sona University Library, we transformed a simple staircase into a dynamic social hub. This tiered wooden seating area encourages spontaneous interactions and collaborative learning, turning a circulation space into the heart of the campus. It is flooded with natural light from a large circular skylight, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for students to gather, study, and connect.

This render of the D.Y. Patil University Rural Health Training Centre illustrates our approach to healing architecture. The central courtyard is designed as a lush, green sanctuary that promotes natural ventilation and daylight, creating a serene environment essential for patient recovery and staff well-being.

Our Principal Architect, Rahul Kadri, shares the personal vision behind the Malabar Hill Forest Walkway. This project reconnects the city with nature through a low-impact elevated path, designed to float above the forest floor to preserve the delicate ecosystem while providing Mumbaikars with a unique space for reflection and recreation.

The facade of JAV Junior College in Bellary showcases our use of rhythmic vertical fins and a sweeping arched entrance. This design is not just aesthetically striking; it is a climate-responsive solution that modulates sunlight and creates a welcoming, modern identity for the institution.

This before-and-after view of the Otters Club in Mumbai, first designed in 1973, demonstrates our philosophy of adaptive reuse. We revitalized the iconic club, respecting its original character while modernizing its facilities to meet contemporary needs, ensuring its legacy continues for a new generation.

This detailed section drawing reveals the science behind our auditorium design. It shows the intricate layering of modular acoustic panels, insulation, and structural supports, illustrating our technical expertise in creating spaces with exceptional auditory and visual performance.

In our healthcare projects, like the MGM Cancer Hospital, green terraces are integral to the design. This video shows how these spaces provide a vital escape for caregivers and a window of hope for patients, demonstrating our belief that healing environments are essential for recovery.

This aerial footage showcases the Sona Institute in Salem, where our new Admin and Library building stands as a modern clock tower and a landmark for the city. The design reflects the institution's growth, combining student-centered spaces with a vision for a sustainable and innovative future.

About Featured

Architecture is not merely about constructing buildings, but about orchestrating the social energy within them. Across our featured work, we prioritize climate-responsive features like vertical fins, deep-set windows, and central courtyards that invite natural interaction. This ensures that every project, whether a library, hospital, or public walkway, functions as a living ecosystem that evolves with its occupants.

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IMK Architects

Takes projects across India; Visit offices in Mumbai & BengaluruStarts from ₹220 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up Area

We are IMK Architects. We believe architecture is a dialogue—a collaboration between us, our clients, and the context of the place itself. From campus master plans to public urban walkways, we design environments that help people thrive.

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This cover feature on our work highlights a core belief: integrating green spaces into hospital infrastructure is essential for healing. We design healthcare campuses where nature is not an afterthought but a fundamental component of the recovery process, providing restorative views and calming outdoor areas for patients and staff.7
A hospital waiting area should be a space of calm, not anxiety. We achieved this through a clean, intuitive layout, warm materials like the wood-paneled ceiling, and soft, indirect lighting. The design minimizes clutter and noise, creating a serene environment that supports patient well-being from the moment they arrive.
Designing a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) requires a deep understanding of both medical technology and human vulnerability. This space is meticulously planned for staff efficiency, with clear sightlines and organized equipment, while also incorporating elements like controlled lighting and acoustic separation to create a low-stress, healing environment for our most fragile patients.
True sustainability in architecture rests on three pillars: environment, economy, and equity. This principle guides all our projects, including healthcare facilities. We design buildings that are not only energy-efficient and ecologically sensitive but also economically viable and accessible to all members of the community they serve.

Featured Healthcare and Institutional Design Projects

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Vijay Gupta ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit office in Nehru Place, New Delhi
We believe institutional buildings should inspire and engage. At the SMR Jaipuria School, we collaborated with artists to turn the building's facade into a vibrant canvas, creating a landmark that reflects the creativity and spirit of the student community within.9
We transform overlooked "in-between" spaces into lively hubs for student interaction. This vibrant orange staircase and multi-level courtyard at SMR Jaipuria School is more than just a way to get from one floor to another; it's a place to pause, connect, and build community.
This 12,000 sq ft tensile canopy at SMR Jaipuria School provides an all-weather, climate-responsive solution for outdoor activities. The structure's elegant arches and integrated lighting create a functional and visually striking assembly area, usable day and night, rain or shine.
Natural daylight is fundamental to creating effective learning environments. Our design for Aspire School in Gurugram uses intermittent courtyards and strategic building orientation to ensure that classrooms are filled with natural light, enhancing student well-being and focus.

Featured Architectural Projects

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Team3Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Lado Sarai, New Delhi
This view of our Serein project showcases how we design modern, high-density housing that feels both grand and livable. The architectural form is articulated with clean lines and strategic color accents, creating a dynamic facade against the clear sky.7
Our master plan for the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University of Excellence in Sikkim demonstrates our expertise in designing for challenging terrains. This aerial render shows how buildings are integrated into the natural contours of the land, preserving the landscape while creating a cohesive campus.
This conceptual render for Inorbit Vizag illustrates our approach to creating pedestrian-centric public spaces. The design features flowing walkways, organic-shaped structures, and extensive green cover, weaving nature and movement into a vibrant commercial hub.
At the Serein residential complex, we designed extensive ground-level amenities, including a swimming pool and landscaped lawns. This creates a vehicle-free podium level that serves as a social heart for the community, promoting interaction and an active lifestyle.

Featured Architectural Projects and Design Work

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Edifice ConsultantsTakes projects across India; Offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru & Delhi
A render of the student hostels at Warangal University, designed as a vibrant community space. We envisioned the central courtyard as the heart of the hostel, a place for interaction, study, and relaxation, blending landscaping with social seating to create a dynamic environment for 4,300 students.15
A render of the student hostels at Warangal University, designed as a vibrant community space. We envisioned the central courtyard as the heart of the hostel, a place for interaction, study, and relaxation, blending landscaping with social seating to create a dynamic environment for 4,300 students.
A render of the student hostels at Warangal University, designed as a vibrant community space. We envisioned the central courtyard as the heart of the hostel, a place for interaction, study, and relaxation, blending landscaping with social seating to create a dynamic environment for 4,300 students.
A render of the student hostels at Warangal University, designed as a vibrant community space. We envisioned the central courtyard as the heart of the hostel, a place for interaction, study, and relaxation, blending landscaping with social seating to create a dynamic environment for 4,300 students.

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SJK ArchitectsBased in Colaba, Mumbai; Projects across India
A view from the Karunashraya Institute for Palliative Care Education and Research (KIPCER) in Bengaluru. This floating glass box, a discussion room, overlooks the central courtyard, demonstrating our approach of creating interconnected spaces that encourage both quiet contemplation and community interaction.10
The entrance to the new hostel at IIM Bangalore, completed in 2022. We designed this entrance to be porous and inviting, using a blend of the campus's signature stone with modern exposed concrete to create a structure that respects its legacy while asserting its own identity.
The School of Architecture at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). The building's dynamic facade and staggered massing are a direct expression of our goal to design spaces that inspire creativity and reflect the energy of a design school.
An aerial view of the large, open-air amphitheater at Vellore International School in Chennai. This space serves as the heart of the campus, a central node for school gatherings that is seamlessly integrated with the surrounding green landscape and waterbodies.

Featured Institutional & Campus Architecture

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MindspaceTakes projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Sanjayanagara
A high-angle view of the Elevate Clubhouse in Gurugram, showcasing the expansive, double-height living and dining area. The design emphasizes visual connectivity and a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere, with herringbone wood flooring and curated furniture layouts that encourage social interaction.8
The striking AV zone at the Godrej South Estate Experience Centre in Okhla, New Delhi. This sculptural, wave-like installation creates an immersive enclosure, demonstrating how we use architectural forms to guide visitor journeys and create memorable brand narratives.
An immersive IMAX auditorium at PVR Vega, Bangalore, designed for the ultimate cinematic experience. The design focuses on powerful acoustics and dramatic lighting to fully engage the audience, showcasing my expertise in specialized venue architecture.
The main boardroom at the Carlsberg head office in Gurugram, a space that embodies brand legacy and sustainability. The design features a custom glass mosaic logo made from recycled Carlsberg bottles and a suspended hop symbol, translating corporate identity into a tangible, inspiring environment.

Featured Architectural Projects & Spatial Design

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Studio IAADTakes projects across India; Studio in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram

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