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Revisiting the Unit Trust of India HQ

byMalik ArchitectureTakes projects across India; Visit office at Ballard Estate, MumbaiStarts from₹1,200 ₹ per sq. ft. of built-up areaView full gallery

Architecture exists in time, not just space. Returning to the Unit Trust of India HQ 27 years after its original completion offered a rare opportunity to observe how a space evolves alongside the organization it houses.

A view of the revisited Unit Trust of India HQ. To meet the organization's evolving needs, we introduced curvilinear forms of stirated wood. These appear as scattered sculptures, creating a new dynamic within the original structure we designed 27 years ago.

About Revisiting a Landmark: Unit Trust of India HQ

Returning to a project after nearly three decades requires a delicate touch. Rather than altering the building's core geometry, we introduced a series of curvilinear forms crafted from striated wood. These elements act as scattered sculptures within the landscape, breaking the rigid, rectilinear configuration of the original office floor plan without disturbing the established structural integrity.

27 years of architectural continuity. — Approved by the tribe
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Malik Architecture

Takes projects across India; Visit office at Ballard Estate, MumbaiStarts from ₹1,200 ₹ per sq. ft. of built-up area

I designed the original Unit Trust of India HQ nearly three decades ago, and returning to it allowed me to rethink how a professional environment adapts to the passage of time. My work focuses on maintaining the spirit of the initial design while integrating new forms that meet current needs. I am personally involved in every step of this iterative process.

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