Bimal Hasmukh Patel stands as one of the most influential contemporary architects and urban planners in India. Over the past three decades, Patel has become synonymous with progressive urbanism, context-sensitive architecture, and people-centric development. His work moves beyond buildings and delves into how cities function, breathe, and evolve, making him not just an architect but…
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Hafeez Contractor is a name that has become almost synonymous with the modern architectural landscape of India. With an unapologetic flair for scale, ambition, and aesthetic innovation, Contractor has left an indelible mark on India’s urban skyline. From opulent residences and corporate towers to educational campuses and public infrastructure, his work embodies contemporary India’s aspirations…
Snehanshu Mukherjee is a respected Indian architect whose body of work spans across residential, institutional, and spiritual architecture. Known for his thoughtful approach that harmonizes built form with nature, Mukherjee is particularly celebrated for his design of the Osho Commune in Delhi, a project that embodies his deep sensitivity toward space, light, and the spiritual…
Rahul Mehrotra is one of India’s most distinguished architects and urbanists—an innovator whose work transcends design and enters the realm of social transformation, historical reflection, and urban regeneration. As the founder of RMA Architects and a tenured professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Mehrotra has shaped conversations around architecture not just in India,…
Abha Narain Lambah is one of India’s most respected conservation architects, widely acclaimed for her tireless efforts in restoring and preserving the country's architectural and cultural heritage. In a time when modern development often threatens historical legacy, Lambah’s work bridges the past with the future—ensuring that India’s ancient buildings, forts, palaces, and public spaces continue…
Manit Rastogi is one of the leading voices in contemporary Indian architecture and urban design. As the founding partner of Morphogenesis, a globally recognized architectural firm based in New Delhi, Rastogi has redefined the paradigms of sustainable design in India. With a deep commitment to environmental responsibility, urban innovation, and contextual relevance, his work goes…
Chitra Vishwanath is a renowned Indian architect whose name has become synonymous with sustainable and eco-friendly architecture. Based in Bengaluru, she has spent over three decades pioneering green building techniques that harmonize modern architecture with the natural environment. With a strong belief that architecture should respond to local climate, materials, and communities, Vishwanath has redefined…
Brinda Somaya is a pioneering Indian architect, conservationist, and urbanist whose career has spanned over four decades. Known for her deep commitment to blending traditional Indian architecture with modernist design principles, Somaya has significantly influenced contemporary architectural discourse in India. Her work embodies a rare fusion of cultural heritage, sustainability, and innovation, reflecting not only…
Rafael Moneo is one of Spain’s most distinguished and influential architects—celebrated for his deeply thoughtful, contextual, and elegant designs that bridge tradition and modernity. With a career spanning over five decades, Moneo has shaped contemporary architecture through built works, teaching, and writing. His architecture is neither flamboyant nor minimalistic; instead, it is grounded in a…
Benedetta Tagliabue is a renowned Italian architect celebrated for her innovative, context-sensitive, and poetic approach to design. As the co-founder and principal of the international architecture firm Miralles Tagliabue EMBT, her work is characterized by an organic, fluid form-making that embraces local traditions, materials, and urban culture. Through her architecture, Tagliabue tells stories—about cities, history,…

