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title: "Institutional Architecture at IIM Bangalore by Mindspace"
description: "Discover our sensitive architectural interventions at IIM Bangalore. Mindspace focuses on contextual campus design, blending modern concrete work with historic legacies."
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# Architectural Interventions at IIM Bangalore

Tribe Verified · Two decades of work at IIM Bangalore.

By [Mindspace](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects) · Takes projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Sanjayanagara · ₹180 per sq. ft. (estimate)

Part of [Educational & Institutional Architecture](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects/educational-institutional-architecture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects/educational-institutional-architecture/gallery)

For over twenty years, we have been part of the evolving narrative of IIM Bangalore. Our work focuses on respecting the architectural language established by B.V. Doshi while introducing contemporary interventions that foster community and scale.

## Photos and videos

- ![The entrance to the new hostel block at IIM Bangalore, showing how the G+4 structure is scaled down with a recessed upper floor and a stone-clad base to feel less intimidating and blend with the campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a1961c0-c954-4ae6-9fc5-881501f7b6cc)
- ![A view into the central courtyard of the new hostel from the entrance plaza. The design preserves existing trees, making them integral to the architectural experience and creating a tranquil green heart for the student community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9256a678-6d99-4a75-ae46-015e587c8c28)
- ![The cascading facade of the new IIM hostel, where higher floors are receded to reduce the building's perceived height. This design choice helps the four-storey structure sit comfortably within the predominantly low-rise campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c24700a0-31a7-4659-8d6a-2fcd6d59a90e)
- ![The interplay of exposed concrete and stone masonry at the new IIM hostel. This material strategy was a deliberate choice to connect with the older buildings on campus while using contemporary construction techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ba1889f-6b01-4c7b-9969-eb6a6a2eb70a)
- ![The central courtyard of the new hostel is a classic and successful design strategy for community living. It accommodates existing trees and is surrounded by rooms and common areas, creating a vibrant, interactive core.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56f3c61d-9972-4ad4-8a82-f36e9aec20b1)
- ![A stone wall wraps around the new hostel building, responding to the prevailing design language of the IIM Bangalore campus. The main building uses exposed concrete and Tandur stone flooring for a neutral, modern palette.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80247f48-4967-493a-bd1f-2fbd6cae2055)
- ![The facade of the new hostel block, viewed through the campus's lush foliage. Large windows and balconies for every room were a key part of our design to ensure ample natural light and a connection to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d9e7516-87cf-4139-9046-31bbfa9f88e3)
- ![The paved plaza and courtyard at the IIM hostel, designed to be a porous and inviting transition space. The integration of trees within the hardscape softens the area and provides shaded spots for students to gather.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0421c6dd-ba9f-4e05-a18a-399a5abc9569)
- ![A walkway along a sunken court at the new IIM hostel. The design uses split-levels and varied pathways to create a dynamic journey through the building, encouraging movement and informal interactions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7c211ee-be12-4cfa-b602-f9fd6c2b5df6)
- ![The interior of the IIM Bangalore classroom complex, featuring floating glass discussion rooms. These spaces overlook the central areas, allowing for a play of light and visual connectivity between different levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb1dea06-e771-4b53-9d91-cd1ecc456046)
- ![The grand staircase of the classroom complex, designed to complement the iconic 250m long central pergola of B.V. Doshi's original masterplan. It has become a vibrant spillover space for students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c12e3302-2286-468d-ba94-9907bd9d12e0)
- ![An interior view of the grand staircase in the classroom complex, showing how skylights create square patterns of light. This is a subtle detail that situates the building in a newer time period than the original structures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9c9e857-e4c2-433e-a402-447cdcb12307)
- ![Exposed concrete was the main material used in the classroom complex, lending a neutral palette. We gave importance to subtle features, like the square pattern of light, to differentiate it from the original buildings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dbae56e-5108-4a14-81b8-4e2632acd80e)
- ![Students gather on the wide steps of the classroom complex, a space designed to be more than just a staircase. It functions as an informal amphitheater and social hub, integrated with the surrounding landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/702e9269-61e9-43c6-b42a-01ff4a173d99)
- ![The rear verandah of the classroom complex opens into a green space with retained trees. This seamless connection between the built and the unbuilt is a core principle of our campus architecture philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8c136bc-ad5b-4843-826e-5b89ba17a4f3)
- ![The curved hostel block at IIM-B, completed in 2006, wraps around a playground. This design solution responded to the need for higher density while maintaining the open, community-focused feel of the campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e39286b-a43b-4c42-bcb1-0aa458b9399d)
- ![A detail of the concrete and stone work on the curved hostel block. The design orients rooms north-south to avoid harsh sun and uses balconies and openings to create natural ventilation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75747a1a-0ec7-4d8d-9005-3c2cd18ddc11)
- ![A framed view through the concrete structure of the curved hostel block. The design uses such openings to break monotony, create visual connections, and enhance the feeling of openness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc1bcece-2439-4d4f-99e1-8c9d26209855)
- ![The interactive plaza between the two phases of the curved hostel block. This space, which preserved existing trees, has become a vibrant area for student events, gatherings, and recreation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c415b1d-40bd-4712-877a-182aeaa4064e)
- ![The sweeping curve of the hostel building, designed to follow the edge of the playground. This form creates a unique spatial experience and gives rooms on one side a view of the green.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4f8f635-8b7d-4672-954c-500274114c42)
- ![A view of the hostel block through the branches of an old tree. Our design philosophy prioritizes the preservation of existing nature, allowing buildings to coexist with the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aeee6508-5240-40b6-8d92-40c39a5b6fb5)
- ![The curvilinear stone wall of the married student housing (2002) was designed to carry forward the strong material language of the campus, while the spatial planning introduced a new, dynamic quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5003eabd-923d-40db-a413-aad73a1f784d)
- ![The housing for married students at IIM-B, designed in 2002. The project focused on creating a sense of community for residents while ensuring privacy for each unit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0edcafe-0456-4cac-aa45-885132bcdd66)
- ![A view of the internal street and connecting courts within the married student housing. The design uses split-levels and interlocking spaces to create a dynamic, human-scaled environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25da3415-6dd1-4cbe-81a6-96e7fcc26152)
- ![The entrance to one of the split-level apartment clusters in the married student housing. The design avoids a conventional stacked arrangement, instead pairing units to give the lower one a garden and the upper one a terrace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5657ffba-7a54-4de0-ac91-6ce4673e18ce)
- ![The married student housing block is nestled among existing trees. The design treats the entire complex as a street with open courts, creating intimate outdoor spaces and a strong connection to nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12faa705-aa7a-4a6a-b0c2-fbcabb1e6ee3)
- ![The entrance to the IIM Sports Centre, marked by a large pergola. The play of light and shadow on the paved ground creates a welcoming and dynamic approach to the building.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ec8eeeb-8040-48b9-9654-4812cdfb5b90)
- ![The wide, grand steps of the IIM Sports Center serve a dual purpose. They are not only for circulation but also act as informal seating and a space for cultural activities, connecting the building to the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1cd94370-47db-472f-be5f-238d3bebef22)
- ![A central court within the IIM Sports Center, designed around existing trees. The building is planned as a 'non-building' that emerges from the green ground, blurring the lines between architecture and nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9a1430d-8770-435e-a34e-a2e8bd01c3eb)
- ![An overview of the IIM Sports Center, showing how the structure is planned on two levels in response to the site's contours. The use of green lawns and yellow accent walls adds vibrancy to the concrete and stone palette.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5e5e24f-d184-4c7c-b425-0b46d2288dbf)
- ![Another perspective of the Sports Center, highlighting how the building massing is broken down and integrated with the landscape. The design creates a tranquil relationship between the structure, its users, and nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/225d588b-8167-49e2-b983-d9ff3ea938ee)
- ![The Sports Center viewed from the ground level, showing how it emerges from the landscape. The design uses the site's natural slope to tuck facilities into the earth, reducing the building's visual impact.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9a197fc-1d7c-4e6e-91f6-afa69cb5b439)
- ![A view through the pergola at the IIM Sports Center, framing a central green court. This design strategy creates a gradual transition from open to semi-open to enclosed spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ee2062e-feb3-4ef3-a47f-b54fa7061864)
- ![The main circulation spine of the Sports Center, a double-height, pergola-covered walkway. This space provides sheltered movement while maintaining a strong connection to the outdoors and the swimming pool area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3014b341-fc89-4a02-b2e7-f7d9dfe84e92)
- ![A connecting bridge at the IIM Sports Center. The structure is composed of intersecting planes and walkways that create a complex and engaging journey through the different sporting facilities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d54a25e1-6bf5-4bbd-98ae-7d9a14dac5e4)
- ![The IIM Sports Centre, completed in 2016, features wide staircases that double as gathering spaces, seamlessly blending with the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98935f91-b179-4482-82f7-e3f2bf12b869)
- ![The refurbished dining block at IIM Bangalore (2022), featuring an open, naturally ventilated design with a simple concrete and wood material palette.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9665f95c-acce-438a-a8b9-9099adfd68e1)
- ![The Central Public Policy Block & Faculty Office (2004), showcasing the use of stone and concrete to create a formal yet accessible academic space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f219786c-536e-4104-9d1f-ebccf84c03b0)
- ![The Management Development Centre at IIM-B (2003), where multi-level structures are integrated with existing trees and stone-clad towers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5cc2a373-2b1d-40c2-b5bb-e1f591daabcf)
- ![The Incubation Centre - NSR GIV Cell (2002), an early intervention at IIM-B featuring a distinctive, angular form clad in the campus's signature stone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f53150a7-2031-4f25-aeb4-0c271d6a9387)
- ![The Faculty Residences at IIM-B, completed in 2004, designed as low-rise structures that blend into the lush green campus environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71feeeea-bdfe-493d-9c05-c3653a9d9e44)
- ![The newer faculty residences at IIM-B (2011), featuring a modern, white facade with balconies and terraces that interact with the surrounding trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ba1499b-1422-4c14-ba30-4778d6625104)
- ![Our design philosophy at IIM-B is to make our mark, but not to shout about it. We aim for a quiet presence that complements the masterwork of B.V. Doshi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c239d720-c77e-4821-b4cb-bedd7f13755e)
- ![The first glimpse of the central pergola at IIM-B is an unforgettable memory. Our work on campus is deeply influenced by the power and serenity of these original spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3de6c1c0-09ec-4c00-a2d6-74eb13d82227)
- ![The IIM Bangalore campus, designed by B.V. Doshi, is one of the most influential pieces of modern architecture in India, and it has been our privilege to contribute to its evolution.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/752993fb-cd56-444e-8220-a87e4a86aa7d)
- ![At IIM, the 'non-building' spaces like the central pergola and the forest-like landscape are what make the experience outstanding. Our interventions are designed to respect and enhance these qualities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/670556ba-34e7-4029-9a3f-c40df2cfbfe0)
- ![Any new design intervention at IIM-B had to be careful and measured, respecting the scale and materials of the existing buildings. Over time, we developed a control over the design language.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e417c3e-e776-43d3-9d64-9d40d98002a0)
- ![Making a design intervention at IIM-B involves a close study of the existing buildings. We focus on subtle details, like the expression of railings and the shape of shadows, to blend new with old.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0fcf3b4-5fac-4b56-a091-e91ea3335829)
- ![The challenge at IIM-B was to avoid mere replication. We focused on blending seamlessly with the existing context to create a cohesive design that expresses 'oneness'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a9e94df-0044-41fe-8e34-574a99c7e56b)
- ![Our design approach at IIM-B is to be quiet but to make our presence felt, much like a powerful actor who commands a scene without speaking a word.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e943caf7-773b-484d-8af0-fdd9892e92db)
- ![The underlying thread in all our projects at IIM-B has been to breathe new life into a renowned campus, respecting its design language while allowing our work to make its own mark.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a0657f4-3a85-456d-af7e-90f8d8136185)
- ![In our IIM-B series, we reflect on our design journey, sharing snippets of projects and our approach to working within an architectural legacy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b00d2896-3d9b-437a-b707-6f5cf1259a0c)
- ![An aerial map showing our projects at IIM-B over twenty years, spanning housing, classrooms, sports complexes, and more.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8dd59d32-f6e2-49fa-bc40-6781b39cb43b)
- ![A snapshot of our projects at IIM-B over the years, from faculty residences and classrooms to hostels and sports facilities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/035cf2ab-6f84-425a-99e0-8d837267c948)
- ![A collage showing the evolution of our projects at IIM Bangalore, from initial concept sketches to site plans and interior views.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2ad3a0d-de5b-44e0-96a7-186beab0e332)

## About IIM Bangalore: A Legacy Continued

Designing at IIM Bangalore requires operating under a high yardstick, where the primary challenge is to avoid sameness while ensuring new structures feel like they belong. We focus heavily on the junctions where our modern exposed concrete work meets the older, stone-clad legacy buildings. By using subtle design shifts, such as geometric light patterns instead of linear ones, we define our own era without disrupting the campus rhythm.

Our journey at IIM Bangalore has been one of continuous learning. We treat every project as an opportunity to breathe new life into the space while respecting its existing character. The goal is to avoid shouting with our architecture; instead, we aim for the 'Deewar' quality—a presence that is quiet but felt.

### The Challenge of Continuity
When we began working on the new hostel block, the site had specific constraints. We chose a G+4 structure to maintain a human scale, ensuring it did not feel intimidating. By recessing the upper floors, we created a cascading effect that helps the building sit comfortably within the low-rise campus context. The choice of exposed concrete was deliberate, providing a neutral palette that allows the building to exist in conversation with, rather than competition against, the historic stonework.

### Designing for Connection
In our classroom complex, the design serves as a bridge between the old and the new. We recognized that the central pergola was a cherished element, so we introduced a grand staircase in our design. This staircase serves as a vibrant spillover space for students, much like the pergola serves the original academic blocks. These spaces are not just functional; they are nodes of interaction where students share ideas and build community. We prioritize these transition zones, using split-levels and courtyards to encourage movement and informal gathering.

### Materials and Light
We avoid blindly copying the past. For instance, in our later interventions, we introduced aluminum pergolas and square light patterns. These choices are specific indicators of the time they were built, distinguishing the new work from the original structures while maintaining a cohesive, overall identity. Sustainability is woven into this approach, with north-south orientations and natural ventilation strategies ensuring that our buildings remain comfortable and energy-efficient throughout the year.

## About Mindspace

We are a collective of architects and dreamers based in Bengaluru who believe that architecture should be a quiet, thoughtful presence. Our work at IIM Bangalore reflects a deep commitment to studying existing contexts and designing spaces that truly bring people together.

[See all of Mindspace's services](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects)

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