Public Infrastructure & Institutional Architecture
Available across India
I design public spaces and institutional buildings by listening to users, using real materials, and solving tough site challenges so the spaces work well for people and last for years.
Pricing Guide
Institutional Campus Architecture & Design
Architectural & Structural Scope
- Master Planning & Zoning: Complete site utilization plans including road networks, drainage patterns, and block massing for academic or residential zones.
- Detailed Design: Floor plans and elevations specialized in low-maintenance finishes like exposed wire-cut brick and stone cladding.
- Seismic Engineering: High-grade structural design compliant with Zone-4/5 seismic requirements, essential for safety in prone areas.
- Visualization: High-definition 3D renders and walkthroughs for stakeholder reviews.
MEP & Services Integration
- Coordinated Systems: Integration of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC drawings to ensure aesthetic concealment of external pipes.
- Fire Safety: Layout design strictly adhering to NBC (National Building Code) norms for public institutional buildings.
- Sustainability: Passive cooling designs and documentation for green building ratings like GRIHA or LEED.
Project Management & Tendering
- Tender Documentation: Preparation of precise Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and material specifications for contractor bidding.
- Statutory Approvals: Preparation of submission drawings for local municipal authority clearances.
- Site Supervision: Milestone-based visits by senior architects to verify construction quality and material bonding.
High Complexity Infrastructure & Public Buildings
Advanced Engineering & Geo-Technical
- Terrain Solutions: Design for hill construction including cut and fill analysis, slope stabilization, and retaining walls for extreme heights.
- Long-Span Structures: Engineering for column-free spaces such as terminals or auditoriums using steel trusses and space frames.
- Crowd Flow: Simulation-based design for managing high footfall in public areas.
Specialized Interiors & Utilities
- Acoustic Consultancy: Technical design for auditory clarity in convention centers, including false ceiling acoustics and stage lighting grids.
- Industrial MEP: High-capacity HVAC (Chillers/AHUs) and public health engineering designed for heavy usage.
- Facade Engineering: Design of modern glass or double-skin facades optimized for thermal comfort.
Execution & Compliance
- Construction Drawings: Zero-error GFC (Good for Construction) drawings required for complex structural nodes.
- Specialist Coordination: Management of vendors for specialized systems like baggage handling or stage machinery.
- Bio-Engineering: Landscaping focused on soil retention using local flora to prevent erosion.
Township Master Planning & Zoning
Strategic Zoning & Layout
- Land Use Planning: Division of large parcels into Residential, Commercial, and Recreational zones.
- Circulation Design: Hierarchy of road networks optimized for traffic flow, including arterial roads and pedestrian pathways.
- Massing Analysis: Block models to determine optimal building heights, shadow patterns, and wind flow.
Utility Infrastructure
- Network Layouts: Strategic placement and routing for external water supply and electrical substations.
- Waste Management: Location planning for Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) and storm water drainage systems.
Guidelines & Landscape
- Urban Design Guidelines: Creation of a rule-book for future construction, covering setbacks, facade controls, and material palettes.
- Green Strategy: Identification of green belts, parks, and tree plantation strategies based on local ecology.
About Public Infrastructure & Institutional Architecture
Why I Build Public Spaces
I think an architect should always work for people, not just for concrete and glass. For me, public and institutional architecture is about shaping spaces that feel right for everyone - not just for now, but for years to come. It's a big responsibility, and I take that seriously.
My Process, Plain and Simple
Every project starts with listening - sabse pehle sunna padta hai (first, you have to listen). Big projects like airports or university campuses ask for patience, and sometimes there are mistakes, but that's just part of doing real work. We try to get the vision spot on, whether it’s for the Airport Authority or a big college.
What I’ve Built
- Pakyong Airport in Sikkim: Had to literally carve a runway out of the hills, fighting landslides and weather. Not easy, but worth it for national connectivity.
- Institutional campus design for IIT Kanpur, St. Stephen's College, ISID – mixing modern ideas with classic materials like brick and Delhi stone.
- Museums, Convention Centres, and even places like the Jallianwala Bagh memorial.
Making the Impossible Happen
Some jobs test everything you know. At Pakyong, we built an 80-meter high retaining wall and brought back local plants to stabilize the hills. Nature and engineering have to work together, always.
Material Matters
I like to use what feels real: red brick, stone, metal, glass - nothing fake. It keeps the buildings comfortable, sustainable, and honest.
If you care about sustainable civic architecture or need a public space that feels like it belongs, I’m here to help.
Meet your Expert
Vinit Khanna
7 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Started Space Ace way back in '91. Geometry, physics, architecture - all tangled up in my head. But I’m a people person, so it’s always been about the client, the land, and the budget. My own home? That’s my pride - built it with mud, stone, glass, wood, you name it. Bioclimatic house, straight from the site’s soil. Shibani, my wife, let me go wild with ideas. For me, architecture is like music, just frozen.
My Work
Our Services - We do institutional and residential architecture, green homes, airports, townships, convention centres, museums - all with a sustainable lens.
Green & Sustainable Focus - We use local materials like compressed stabilized earth blocks, keeping buildings comfy and budgets sane.
Engineering Meets Art - Big projects, tricky sites - like Pakyong Airport’s runway up in the mountains. We balance engineering and nature.
Design Process - No fixed style. We listen first, then shape the project around you and the site. Collaboration is key.
