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Archival Educational Architecture and Campus Design

byVijay Gupta ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit office in Nehru Place, New DelhiStarts from₹145 per sq. ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

Explore our portfolio of archival projects, where six decades of institutional expertise meet enduring architectural principles.

For 60 years, we have created architecture that responds to the needs of today while anticipating the challenges of tomorrow. This image of the HRM Global School, with its enduring brick facade, represents our long-standing legacy in educational design.

With over 300 million square feet delivered, our legacy is built on a foundation of vision and integrity. This image, looking up through a skylight at Euro School, symbolizes our forward-looking approach, always reaching for light and innovation.

A throwback to our Vidyagram project in Haryana. The sculptural concrete staircase contrasts beautifully with the traditional brickwork and arches, showcasing our early exploration of blending modern forms with vernacular charm.

The serene central courtyard of the Vidyagram school. This archival photo shows our long-held belief in the importance of open, green spaces for creating a calm and inviting atmosphere for learning.

A look back at the KCC Institute of Technology and Management. The design combines locally sourced exposed brick with modern forms, a testament to our early commitment to sustainable and context-sensitive architecture.

Enduring relationships are at the heart of our practice, with 70% of our clients working with us recurrently. This image of three students at Euro School represents the generations of learners who have grown in the spaces we've created.

The iconic campus of Amity University, Manesar. This project is a cornerstone of our portfolio and reflects our deep and continuing partnership in developing educational ecosystems across the country.

A view through a porthole window at GD Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj. This project is part of our long-standing relationship with the Goenka group, built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for quality education.

About A Legacy of Design: Archival Projects

When we review our archival projects, from the early brickwork at Vidyagram to the masterplans at Amity University, a common thread emerges: the 'less is more' philosophy. We have consistently prioritized long-term structural integrity and user comfort over fleeting trends, ensuring these spaces remain relevant for new generations of students and faculty alike.

60 years of foundational institutional design. — Approved by the tribe
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Vijay Gupta Architects

Takes projects across India; Visit office in Nehru Place, New DelhiStarts from ₹145 per sq. ft. of Built-up Area

We are a multidisciplinary practice with a six-decade history of shaping the Indian built environment. We view every campus, library, and classroom as a living ecosystem where the architecture facilitates, rather than dictates, the experience of learning.

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An original presentation drawing of the iconic Jivan Maneck tower, completed in 1968. This sketch captures the dramatic, sculptural ambition of the project, which was carved into the challenging terrain of Malabar Hill.4
A detail of Jivan Maneck's facade, looking up at the sky. The powerful rhythm of the curved balconies creates a sense of upward movement, a design that remains striking and modern even today.
The Jivan Maneck residential tower in Mumbai, built in 1968. Its undulating facade and bold form stand as a testament to timeless design, an icon that continues to be a reference point for residential architecture in the city.
An archival sketch exploring early concepts for multi-family housing in Bombay. Even then, my focus was on introducing a sense of 'home-ness' into apartment living, moving beyond purely functional design to create spaces for human connection.

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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.

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An archival photo of our CC Office project in Tuticorin from 2002. The design deliberately tucked the building to one side of the plot to create a large, manicured landscape, integrating the architecture and its natural surroundings.17
This view from 2002 shows the CC Office in its landscape, with a gazebo and rolling green lawn. The design prioritized the experience of walking through the garden to reach the building, blending the journey with the architecture itself.
The landscaped garden of the CC Office in Tuticorin, featuring a stone pathway and a central planter. We designed the outdoor space as an extension of the building, creating a cohesive environment where architecture and landscape are one.
A view of the CC Office and its integrated landscape from our 2002 archives. The design included retaining existing trees and building semi-circular seating around them, showing our early commitment to site-sensitive architecture.

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OssaStudio in Peenya; Projects across Bengaluru & India
Our design for the UNACCO School in Chanung, envisioned as the largest sports residential school in India, featuring a modern academic building with a distinctive perforated facade.17
The design for the UNACCO School's primary block in Mamangpat features a rhythmic series of arches, creating a sheltered walkway that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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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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A perspective of the Greater Noida college campus, showing the two main blocks separated by a central green quadrangle. This layout fosters a sense of community and provides a tranquil space for students.4
A wide view of the campus lawn, illustrating how the architectural design frames the landscape. The open green space acts as the heart of the campus, connecting the different academic blocks.
A collage presenting multiple viewpoints of the college campus design. It showcases the building's dynamic form, including the angled glass facade and the external circulation corridors.
A composite image showing different angles of the institutional building. This highlights the architectural strategy of using solid brick forms as a base for the lighter, transparent glass structures above.

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