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Institutional Library and Resource Centre Design

byVijay Gupta ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit office in Nehru Place, New DelhiStarts from₹3,200 Per Sq. Ft.View full gallery

Libraries should be the pulse of a campus, not just book stacks. We design flexible learning hubs that balance quiet, focused study with open zones for research and group collaboration.

The library at Vedanya School, Gurugram, is a bright, open space with a curved wall of windows. We designed it to be free and supportive, with low, accessible bookshelves and comfortable seating to encourage independent thinking and creativity.

A concept render for the library at GL Bajaj University’s Law Institute. The design features a central, circular seating arrangement with integrated desks, creating a focal point for collaborative research and study under a modern, baffled ceiling.

A library space designed with long communal tables and individual study carrels. The large windows and suspended lighting create a bright and focused environment for students.

This render for the Amity University library in Mumbai shows a grand, multi-story space. We designed it with a mix of lounge seating and formal study areas to serve as a central hub for the campus community.

A concept render of the library at Amity University, Hyderabad. The design has an industrial feel with an exposed truss ceiling, balanced by warm wood tones and modern furniture, creating a spacious and agile learning environment.

An informal collaboration zone within a library, featuring low tables and colorful ottomans. We design libraries with flexible layouts that can shift as needs evolve, allowing for both quiet pause and active group work.

The whimsical, tree-themed library at Euro School, Airoli. This space is shaped to reflect how young students read and gather, with imaginative forms that make learning feel like an adventure.

A concept render of the library at Heritage Xperiential School, Gurugram. The design uses standard bookshelves to create aisles and zones for focused study, demonstrating a more traditional yet effective library layout.

A quiet reading corner in the Vedanya School library, flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. The curved bookshelves follow the building's organic form, creating a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere.

Another view of the Vedanya School library, showing the mezzanine level and child-friendly furniture. The design provides different vantage points and seating options to accommodate various activities and preferences.

About Libraries: Spaces for Research & Collaboration

Every library we design follows a strict two-tier acoustic strategy. We separate quiet research nooks from high-traffic collaborative zones using visual dividers rather than just walls. This keeps noise contained in circulation areas while ensuring students in the study carrels have the silence they need to concentrate, all without making the space feel closed off.

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Vijay Gupta Architects

Takes projects across India; Visit office in Nehru Place, New DelhiStarts from ₹3,200 Per Sq. Ft.

We view libraries as the soul of any campus, not merely book repositories. Since 1964, our practice has studied how students engage with space—balancing the need for deep, solitary focus with the buzz of collaborative research—to create environments that feel alive.

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An overview of the library at Queen's College, Indore, showcasing the organized flow of the space. Arched niches, low-profile shelving, and an oversized pendant light create a harmonious and visually interesting environment for learning.9
The curved, fluted reception desk serves as a central point in the library. The design combines white solid surfaces with warm wood tones, reflecting the clean and natural material palette used throughout the space.
A close-up of the library's reception desk, featuring integrated cubby storage. This custom piece is both functional for organization and beautiful in its minimalist design, with clean lines and a contrast of wood and white.
An arched timber doorway frames a view into a cozy reading area, complete with built-in bookshelves and comfortable seating. This design creates a sense of discovery and provides a quieter, more intimate zone within the larger library.

Modern Libraries & Learning Hubs

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I M Design & DevelopmentTakes projects across India; Studio in Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi
The Sona University Library is conceived as a vertical campus, with a striking facade of glass, stone, and jali screens. The design stacks diverse functions, from the library and auditorium to residential floors, creating a vibrant academic and cultural hub for the university.38
The double-height reading room at Sona University is bathed in natural northern light, creating an inspiring and comfortable environment for study. The tall windows and clean lines connect the interior with the surrounding landscape, promoting focus and well-being.
We believe architecture should facilitate human connection. Here at the Sona University Centre, the grand staircase seating provides a perfect spot for students to pause, engage in quiet conversations, and build the friendships that define the campus experience.
A full view of the multi-level staircase seating at Sona University, designed as an amphitheater-like space for social interaction. The large skylight above illuminates the area, making it a central point for student life and collaborative activities within the library block.

Designing Educational Spaces that Foster Community

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IMK ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit offices in Mumbai & Bengaluru
The Venkateshwar Group of Schools features a unified architectural identity across its Delhi campuses. This design uses bold geometric facades, expansive glass, and striking green accents to create a modern and recognizable institutional brand.21
A closer look at the facade of Venkateshwar International School (SVIS), showcasing the consistent design language with its distinctive green highlights and structured aesthetic that defines the school's brand.
This 3D rendering of Venkateshwar World School in Pune shows our initial design concept. The plan included a modern facade with grey stone, white GRC jalis, and green tiles, all set within a lush, green campus with integrated sports facilities.
The completed Venkateshwar World School in Pune, nestled into the hillside. The final structure stays true to the design, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape while providing a modern learning environment.

Educational Institutions: Designing Functional Learning Spaces

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ENAR ConsultantsTakes projects across India; Visit office in Sainik Farm, New Delhi
The reception for the student housing at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida. The design uses raw, honest materials like exposed brick and terracotta tiles to create a warm, grounded, and inspiring atmosphere for students.9
The canteen at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, is designed as a vibrant hub for students. The space features modern furniture, a chalkboard wall, and lush hanging greenery, creating a perfect balance of functionality and aesthetics.
The Incubation Centre at JIM Boys Hostel in Noida is designed to be a catalyst for innovation. The industrial aesthetic, with its exposed brick and raw finishes, provides a functional and pared-back workspace where ideas have room to grow.
This mood board for the Jaipuria student housing reception shows our design process. It outlines the combination of raw textures, industrial elements, and modern furniture that defines the project's grounded and inspiring character.

Institutional and Educational Campus Design

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Team3Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Lado Sarai, New Delhi
These renders showcase the masterplan for a new Nursing College at our multispecialty hospital project in Dolvi. The design features interconnected buildings and open plazas, creating a campus environment that fosters community and integrates learning with living.13
These renders showcase the masterplan for a new Nursing College at our multispecialty hospital project in Dolvi. The design features interconnected buildings and open plazas, creating a campus environment that fosters community and integrates learning with living.
These renders showcase the masterplan for a new Nursing College at our multispecialty hospital project in Dolvi. The design features interconnected buildings and open plazas, creating a campus environment that fosters community and integrates learning with living.
These architectural sections of Sparkrill International School illustrate how we designed shaded, street-like outdoor spaces. These areas inspire children to play and learn outdoors, with the scale and shadows of the buildings creating comfortable zones for recreation and work.

Educational Architecture for Schools and University Campuses

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SJK ArchitectsBased in Colaba, Mumbai; Projects across India
The central spine of the VIT School of Architecture, designed as a multi-level interactive zone. The visual connectivity between floors, with students visible on walkways and in breakout spaces, fosters a dynamic learning environment.43
Students collaborating on the steps of a wide corridor at VIT. We designed these transitional spaces to be more than just for circulation, creating informal nooks and seating areas for spontaneous discussions.
A double-height studio classroom at VIT. The mezzanine level provides additional workspace and allows for visual connection and observation, encouraging peer-to-peer learning.
The academic blocks at VIT are designed as a series of interconnected volumes with deep overhangs and recessed windows, creating a play of light and shadow while providing shade.

Designing for Higher Learning

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MindspaceTakes projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Sanjayanagara

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