Accolades and Media Features in Educational Architecture
Our commitment to creating intentional, responsive learning environments has been documented by leading design publications. Here is a look at the recognition our projects have received.
Our Euro School Bannerghatta project was featured on ArchDaily. The article explores how the campus liberates learning from enclosed classrooms, rooting it in the natural environment to foster holistic growth and ecological consciousness.
The cover of Southeast Asia Building Magazine featuring our Euro School Bannerghatta project. The feature story details how the design turns terrain, vegetation, and water channels into immersive tools for learning and sustainable living.
In an article for The Hindu, our partners Akanksha and Saurabh Gupta reflect on crafting joyful cities for children. They discuss how thoughtful urban design can create richer, more vibrant experiences for young people and their families.
We are proud that Euro School, Bannerghatta, was shortlisted for The Plan Award 2025 in the Education category. This recognition highlights the project's success in responding to its landscape with fluid site planning and sustainable systems.
Partner Akanksha Gupta presenting Vedanya School, Gurugram, as a finalist in the Public Building category at WADE Asia. It was an enriching experience to showcase this vibrant and engaging learning environment on such a prestigious platform.
In a past issue of Commercial Design magazine, Partner Saurabh Gupta shared insights on designing educational spaces within the tight constraints of dense urban settings, turning challenges into opportunities.
Our partners explored the meaning of "future-proofing" educational spaces in this Commercial Design magazine feature. The article discusses why India must rethink its approach to education infrastructure, from smart technology to sustainability.
IndesignLive featured our Euro School, Bannerghatta project, highlighting how the design integrates nature into the learning experience by shaping classrooms and courtyards around existing trees.
An article for Conscious Design Journal where our partners explore how thoughtful urban planning can create safe, inclusive, and joyful environments for children to explore, connect, and thrive.
About Accolades & Media Features
When we discuss our projects, we are highlighting the specific design challenges we have solved. For instance, the recognition for the Euro School, Bannerghatta project by The Plan and ArchDaily validates our belief that architecture must integrate with the landscape rather than dominate it. This approach of designing with nature is exactly what we bring to every new campus masterplan or interior retrofit we undertake.
Architecture for learning requires a deep understanding of how students, teachers, and communities inhabit a space. Our philosophy, rooted in the idea that less is more, drives our focus on sustainable campus design and the creation of agile learning ecosystems.
Why Our Approach Gets Recognized
Recognition in journals like Commercial Design and Southeast Asia Building is not our primary goal, but it serves as an indicator that our focus on functionality and environmental consciousness resonates with broader industry standards. Whether we are planning a greenfield university campus or retrofitting an urban school, we prioritize:
- Site-Specific Zoning: Analyzing sun paths and wind patterns to ensure passive cooling.
- Future-Proofing: Creating flexible structural grids that allow classrooms to expand as educational needs shift.
- Human-Centric Design: Ensuring corridors and courtyards are not just functional, but spaces that facilitate connection and curiosity.
Designing for Tomorrow
Our work, including the Vedanya School in Gurugram, reflects our dedication to blending traditional vernacular materials with modern requirements. We believe that a school building should act as a teacher in its own right. By stripping away excess and focusing on how light, ventilation, and movement interact within a space, we create environments that truly support growth. If you are looking to develop an institutional space that is responsive, sustainable, and built to last, our team is ready to explore your vision.
Vijay Gupta Architects
We are a multidisciplinary practice led by Akanksha and Saurabh Gupta, dedicated to creating spaces that breathe and learning ecosystems that evolve. With a legacy spanning over 60 years, we focus on designs that are intentional, grounded in nature, and built to stand the test of time.
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