Urban & Public Space Design
Vijay Gupta Architects
We design public spaces that fit local life, work for everyone, and use real patterns of how people move and gather, not just what looks good.
Pricing Guide
Campus & Township Master Planning
Site Strategy
Context analysis including topography and heritage study. Land use zoning defining active academic or commercial areas vs passive zones. Pedestrian-first circulation mapping to separate vehicular traffic.
Architectural Massing
3D volumetric block models with shadow and wind analysis. Regulatory compliance checks for FAR and ground coverage.
Ecological Planning
Water management conceptual layouts and catchment strategies. Green network definitions with shade-giving flora axes.
Key Deliverables
Bird's eye view master plan renderings. Zoning diagrams and phasing strategy documents. Design guidelines for future construction control.
Plaza & Hardscape Detailing
Hardscape Construction
Structural design for trellis arches, gazebos, and concrete pergolas. Detailed stone and tile laying patterns using Granite or Sandstone. Level modulation including sunken courts, amphitheater steps, and accessible ramps.
Softscape & Planting
Native planting palette selection for low water consumption. Layering plans with ground covers, hedges, and thermal comfort canopy trees.
Services & Systems
Lighting layouts for bollards, spike lights, and mood lighting. Mechanical and electrical details for fountains and reflection pools. Stormwater runoff management and drainage integration.
Urban Furniture
Custom design or selection of benches, dustbins, and institutional signage.
Corridor & Streetscape Design
Zone Activation
Design of widened spill-out pockets for informal seating. Integration of sensory walls or exhibition spaces along pathways.
Enclosure & Shading
Tensile structures, louvers, or green pergolas for sun control. Facade treatments to open adjacent building edges to the street.
Flooring & Navigation
Tactile paving layouts and visual patterns for intuitive movement. Environmental graphic design integration for signage.
Integrated Furniture
Planter-box seats and retaining wall benches to maximize utility.
About Urban & Public Space Design
What Drives Us
We see urban space as more than just concrete and benches. It's about creating places that people remember, places that actually improve daily life. I want every project to feel like it belongs to the neighbourhood, not just something dropped in from above.
Our Way of Designing
- Always for people—families, joggers, students, the chai-wala, everyone. I try to make public spaces easy to use and open to all.
- I pay extra attention to those in-between spots, like walkways and corridors. Why should they be dull? These spots can spark chance meetings or just make the walk home better.
- I love drawing from local context. Like, if we’re in Rajasthan, I might look at step wells for inspiration. It keeps things rooted and real, not just trendy.
- I don't just go with my gut—I map out how people actually use the space, all day, all night. That’s how we make places that really work.
Spaces I Shape
- I design community gathering spaces—think lively plazas and courtyards—where people end up hanging out together, even if they didn’t plan to.
- Waterfronts are my favourite to rethink. I see them as connections, not boundaries, and work on making them truly welcoming.
- Urban plazas and parks? I see them as the city’s living room. They need to be flexible, green, and good for both big events and just chilling quietly.
Some days, it’s tough balancing what looks good with what actually fits the city’s pulse. But I’m stubborn about making public spaces that feel honest and belong to the people.
Meet your Expert
Vijay Gupta Architects
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My Story
Started way back in 1964, we’re not just about buildings. For us, it’s about making places that actually matter to people, where every corridor and classroom has a story. You’ll probably catch one of us sketching on a library floor, just vibing with the team. We keep things simple—less is more. Our designs are about light, play, and leaving a gentle mark on the world. We want spaces to feel alive, not just look good.
My Work
All-in-one Design Services - We design schools, universities, healthcare spots, public areas, and interiors. Multidisciplinary, always.
Minimalist School Architecture - We stick to 'less is more'—build only what’s needed, keep it light, make it last.
Agile Learning Spaces - Our classrooms, corridors, and libraries are made for movement, focus, and collaboration.
Sustainable Campus Design - We plan for the future, using flexible layouts and eco-friendly systems that blend with nature.
Designing Whole Ecosystems - We go beyond classrooms—think labs, gardens, and in-between spaces for curiosity and flow.
