Oct 09, 2021
Central Vista Curtain Raiser
“There is a lot of worry that papers will be lost in the Archives. A new annexe will be built first, and papers will be moved there. After that the old annexe will be demolished. Likewise for the National Museum. It has been sequenced such that things can be taken care of.”
Feb 12, 2021
Evolution is always noisy: And upgrades are always needed in the great cities
“We must see the Central Vista project as an earnest effort to modernise government infrastructure; to enhance legislative capacity; to create public use spaces such as museums and restaurants; and to evolve as all great cities must.”
Nov 09, 2020
New Parliament building will be bigger in size and have more amenities
“Taking into account future needs, the Lok Sabha hall has been designed to accommodate 888 members and the Rajya Sabha hall will be able to seat 384.”
Aug 15, 2019
Highway to Heaven
“A unique project in Varanasi is pushing for modern development in the heartland of Indian antiquity. It may well become a model for historic precincts in the country as India develops economically… a walk-through created by Gujarat-based architecture firm HCP Design outlines a pilgrim centre, public utilities such as toilets, a library, cafes, and a museum.”
Jul 26, 2019
Creating more collective public space in Mumbai
“Bimal Patel made a presentation to a gathering of architects, independent town planning experts and BMC chief Parveen Pardeshi, about a redevelopment model that could be implemented in the financial capital to free up space over time.”
Mar 24, 2019
Varanasi, by design
“PM Modi recently inaugurated Vishwanath Dham, a project to redevelop areas around the Vishwanath temple and provide upgraded amenities to pilgrims…it appears that the project is by far the most extensive attempt to intervene in the urban setting and historical landscape of the city.”
Mar 02, 2019
PCMC will rejuvenate Pavana and Indrayani
“The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) will start rejuvenation of the Pavana and Indrayani rivers under the River Rejuvenation Project with an aim to transform the rivers into an asset for the residents of the area… The first stage of the project would deal with pollution, and beautification of the rivers would be done at the final stage.”
Feb 15, 2019
Gujarat firm to work on town planning schemes
“The civic body has appointed a private consultant from Ahmedabad to develop 12 town planning schemes. HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Limited will develop schemes at Thergaon, Chikhali, Chinchwad, Charholi, Ravet, Kiwale, Punawale, Tathawade, Mamurdi, Dudulgaon, Moshi and Borhawadi.”
Jan 31, 2019
Pune municipal corporation takes city back to the future
“The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to execute town planning (TP) schemes in the city and its peripheral areas… Bimal Patel, who was recently conferred Padma Shri, visited the PMC on January 30 and gave a presentation about TP schemes and how it is beneficial for the city’s development and proper future planning.”
Jan 26, 2019
6 from Gujarat get Padma Awards
“On the eve of Republic Day, 112 Padma Awards were declared by the Government of India. Total 94 persons got the Padma Shri Award out of which 6 are from Gujarat, including architect Bimal Patel.”
Nov 24, 2018
How one Indian city cracked the problem of urban spread
“It is hardly surprising that most Indian cities are so messy, says Bimal Patel, an architect and planner who is president of cept University in Ahmedabad. When European and American cities were swelling quickly, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, they were surrounded by large farms that could be turned into fully-formed suburbs.”
Aug 30, 2018
Nag river to get a facelift with Rs 1,064 cr aid from Japan
“Noted architect firm of Ahmedabad– HCP Design and Planning Management Limited — has prepared a concept plan of rejuvenation of Nag River.”
Jan 18, 2018
Poor urban planning to blame for pricey housing and expanding slums
“The market will happily serve the poor if regulators allow it, with basic health and safety guidelines and fewer limits,” said Bimal Patel…”
Apr 25, 2018
Pavana, Indrayani to get new lease of life
“PCMC plans to implement the river development project for Pavana and Indrayani rivers in Pimpri-Chinchwad on the lines of the Sabarmati river development project in Gujarat. The civic body allotted a tender to HCP Design, Planning And Management firm, which has the experience of working for the Sabarmati river development project.”
Jan 06, 2018
Pune's footpaths get a welcome makeover
“Following the guidelines of Urban Street Design, PMC has taken up projects to provide wider footpaths, cycle tracks and walkwaysin the city with JM road as the first in the plan…PMC has impaneled four architecture and urban design firms – IBI Group Inc, HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd, OasisDesigns Inc and Design & Planning Counsel towards redesigning the 100km network”.
Dec 20, 2017
AMC to give CG Road a facelift
“After almost three decades, the famed Chimanlal Girdharlal Road — Ahmedabad’s boulevard, is all set to go on to the urban planner’s drafting board again. In August 1984, HCP was asked by the AMC to redesign CG Road to increase its efficiency and make it safer.”
Sep 01, 2017
Work on two new riverfront roads to begin soon
“The Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has decided to begin work on the second phase, which extends from Powerhouse, Sabarmati on western banks and Dufnala on the eastern bank of the river. The second phase will go up to Indira Bridge.”
Jul 20, 2017
Grandiose plans to develop Sakhamuru Park in capital
“The Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has decided to begin work on the second phase, which extends from Powerhouse, Sabarmati on western banks and Dufnala on the eastern bank of the river. The second phase will go up to Indira Bridge.”
Jul 20, 2017
Mega amusement park to come up
“As part of CRDA weekly review meeting at the Secretariat, Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) gave a presentation on Sakhamuru Regional Park to the Chief Minister. The park has been designed by HCP Design, Planning and Management, Ahmedabad.”
Jul 11, 2017
Soon, barrage on Tapi near Rundh-Magdalla
“Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) plans to develop a riverfront on the downstream of Tapi river and a barrage near Magdalla to make reservoir with 16 million cubic metre (MCM) capacity… HCP Design Consultants that prepared design for Ahmedabad riverfront and is designing riverfronts in Vadodara and Pune has been hired as consultant for the 10-km Tapi riverfront.”
Jul 05, 2017
PMC ready with Rs 2,618 crore river beautification plan
“Ahmedabad-based HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd and city-based Center for Development Studies and Activities presented a tentative draft plan of the ambitious river development and beautification project to the civic standing committee. The project covers both side of 44-km of river stretch passing through the city.”
Jul 03, 2017
What Gujarat’s been getting right for 75 Years and whether there’s hope for Mumbai
In an interview with Menaka Doshi, Dr Bimal Patel explains what cities need to do to get their streets in order.
May 18, 2017
Once a dry river, Sabarmati may now garner Rs 6,000 cr for hotels, malls
“The banks of the Sabarmati, which flows through the city, will soon boast of a skyline of hotels, malls and corporate offices… The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) expects Rs 6,000 crore from sales.”
May 04, 2017
Riverfront to extend 21km more in phase II of project
“In the second phase of the project, the state has decided to develop the riverfront along the Shahibaug Dafnala to Indira Bridge stretch.”
Mar 28, 2017
Maximum City
“Here is a stunning bird’s-eye view from atop the 19 storeyed VS Hospital building on the Sabarmati Riverfront. The building is the tallest in the city”.
Nov 26, 2016
Mumbai will get its own Marina Bay
“Mumbai’s eastern coast, a huge chunk of prime land which was locked under the ownership of Mumbai Port Trust till now, will now be open for development…HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Ltd, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Unity Consultants Pvt Ltd, have won the prestigious bid to develop the entire eastern coastline of Mumbai.”
Nov 07, 2015
Sabarmati Dream Merchants Pitch for Mula-Mutha makeover
“The Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Sabarmati dreams have finally begun to take seed.. HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Limited, which has successfully implemented the Sabarmati Riverfront project from planning to execution, has shown interest in collaborating with the civic body to give the city’s lifeline a much-needed makeover.”
Oct 01, 2014
8 firms in fray to design AUDA’s ‘sky-high’ dream
“Around eight architectural and design firms, including one from the city, have been empanelled last week by AUDA to design its ambitious 22-storeyed building on Ashram road. AUDA’s new building that will house its offices may be among the first few high-rises in the Central Business District area earmarked for vertical development in Ahmedabad’s new Development Plan (2013-2021) prepared by the urban body last year.”
Feb 12, 2021
Evolution is always noisy: And upgrades are always needed in the great cities
“We must see the Central Vista project as an earnest effort to modernise government infrastructure; to enhance legislative capacity; to create public use spaces such as museums and restaurants; and to evolve as all great cities must.”
Nov 09, 2020
New Parliament building will be bigger in size and have more amenities
“Taking into account future needs, the Lok Sabha hall has been designed to accommodate 888 members and the Rajya Sabha hall will be able to seat 384.”
Aug 15, 2019
Highway to Heaven
“A unique project in Varanasi is pushing for modern development in the heartland of Indian antiquity. It may well become a model for historic precincts in the country as India develops economically… a walk-through created by Gujarat-based architecture firm HCP Design outlines a pilgrim centre, public utilities such as toilets, a library, cafes, and a museum.”
Jul 26, 2019
Creating more collective public space in Mumbai
“Bimal Patel made a presentation to a gathering of architects, independent town planning experts and BMC chief Parveen Pardeshi, about a redevelopment model that could be implemented in the financial capital to free up space over time.”
Mar 24, 2019
Varanasi, by design
“PM Modi recently inaugurated Vishwanath Dham, a project to redevelop areas around the Vishwanath temple and provide upgraded amenities to pilgrims…it appears that the project is by far the most extensive attempt to intervene in the urban setting and historical landscape of the city.”
Mar 02, 2019
PCMC will rejuvenate Pavana and Indrayani
“The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) will start rejuvenation of the Pavana and Indrayani rivers under the River Rejuvenation Project with an aim to transform the rivers into an asset for the residents of the area… The first stage of the project would deal with pollution, and beautification of the rivers would be done at the final stage.”
Feb 15, 2019
Gujarat firm to work on town planning schemes
“The civic body has appointed a private consultant from Ahmedabad to develop 12 town planning schemes. HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Limited will develop schemes at Thergaon, Chikhali, Chinchwad, Charholi, Ravet, Kiwale, Punawale, Tathawade, Mamurdi, Dudulgaon, Moshi and Borhawadi.”
Jan 31, 2019
Pune municipal corporation takes city back to the future
“The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to execute town planning (TP) schemes in the city and its peripheral areas… Bimal Patel, who was recently conferred Padma Shri, visited the PMC on January 30 and gave a presentation about TP schemes and how it is beneficial for the city’s development and proper future planning.”
Jan 26, 2019
6 from Gujarat get Padma Awards
“On the eve of Republic Day, 112 Padma Awards were declared by the Government of India. Total 94 persons got the Padma Shri Award out of which 6 are from Gujarat, including architect Bimal Patel.”
Nov 24, 2018
How one Indian city cracked the problem of urban spread
“It is hardly surprising that most Indian cities are so messy, says Bimal Patel, an architect and planner who is president of cept University in Ahmedabad. When European and American cities were swelling quickly, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, they were surrounded by large farms that could be turned into fully-formed suburbs.”
Aug 30, 2018
Nag river to get a facelift with Rs 1,064 cr aid from Japan
“Noted architect firm of Ahmedabad– HCP Design and Planning Management Limited — has prepared a concept plan of rejuvenation of Nag River.”
Jan 18, 2018
Poor urban planning to blame for pricey housing and expanding slums
“The market will happily serve the poor if regulators allow it, with basic health and safety guidelines and fewer limits,” said Bimal Patel…”
Apr 25, 2018
Pavana, Indrayani to get new lease of life
“PCMC plans to implement the river development project for Pavana and Indrayani rivers in Pimpri-Chinchwad on the lines of the Sabarmati river development project in Gujarat. The civic body allotted a tender to HCP Design, Planning And Management firm, which has the experience of working for the Sabarmati river development project.”
Jan 06, 2018
Pune's footpaths get a welcome makeover
“Following the guidelines of Urban Street Design, PMC has taken up projects to provide wider footpaths, cycle tracks and walkwaysin the city with JM road as the first in the plan…PMC has impaneled four architecture and urban design firms – IBI Group Inc, HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd, OasisDesigns Inc and Design & Planning Counsel towards redesigning the 100km network”.
Dec 20, 2017
AMC to give CG Road a facelift
“After almost three decades, the famed Chimanlal Girdharlal Road — Ahmedabad’s boulevard, is all set to go on to the urban planner’s drafting board again. In August 1984, HCP was asked by the AMC to redesign CG Road to increase its efficiency and make it safer.”
Sep 01, 2017
Work on two new riverfront roads to begin soon
“The Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has decided to begin work on the second phase, which extends from Powerhouse, Sabarmati on western banks and Dufnala on the eastern bank of the river. The second phase will go up to Indira Bridge.”
Jul 20, 2017
Grandiose plans to develop Sakhamuru Park in capital
“The Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has decided to begin work on the second phase, which extends from Powerhouse, Sabarmati on western banks and Dufnala on the eastern bank of the river. The second phase will go up to Indira Bridge.”
Jul 20, 2017
Mega amusement park to come up
“As part of CRDA weekly review meeting at the Secretariat, Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) gave a presentation on Sakhamuru Regional Park to the Chief Minister. The park has been designed by HCP Design, Planning and Management, Ahmedabad.”
Jul 11, 2017
Soon, barrage on Tapi near Rundh-Magdalla
“Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) plans to develop a riverfront on the downstream of Tapi river and a barrage near Magdalla to make reservoir with 16 million cubic metre (MCM) capacity… HCP Design Consultants that prepared design for Ahmedabad riverfront and is designing riverfronts in Vadodara and Pune has been hired as consultant for the 10-km Tapi riverfront.”
Jul 05, 2017
PMC ready with Rs 2,618 crore river beautification plan
“Ahmedabad-based HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd and city-based Center for Development Studies and Activities presented a tentative draft plan of the ambitious river development and beautification project to the civic standing committee. The project covers both side of 44-km of river stretch passing through the city.”
Jul 03, 2017
What Gujarat’s been getting right for 75 Years and whether there’s hope for Mumbai
In an interview with Menaka Doshi, Dr Bimal Patel explains what cities need to do to get their streets in order.
May 18, 2017
Once a dry river, Sabarmati may now garner Rs 6,000 cr for hotels, malls
“The banks of the Sabarmati, which flows through the city, will soon boast of a skyline of hotels, malls and corporate offices… The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) expects Rs 6,000 crore from sales.”
May 04, 2017
Riverfront to extend 21km more in phase II of project
“In the second phase of the project, the state has decided to develop the riverfront along the Shahibaug Dafnala to Indira Bridge stretch.”
Mar 28, 2017
Maximum City
“Here is a stunning bird’s-eye view from atop the 19 storeyed VS Hospital building on the Sabarmati Riverfront. The building is the tallest in the city”.
Nov 26, 2016
Mumbai will get its own Marina Bay
“Mumbai’s eastern coast, a huge chunk of prime land which was locked under the ownership of Mumbai Port Trust till now, will now be open for development…HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Ltd, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Unity Consultants Pvt Ltd, have won the prestigious bid to develop the entire eastern coastline of Mumbai.”
Nov 07, 2015
Sabarmati Dream Merchants Pitch for Mula-Mutha makeover
“The Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Sabarmati dreams have finally begun to take seed.. HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Limited, which has successfully implemented the Sabarmati Riverfront project from planning to execution, has shown interest in collaborating with the civic body to give the city’s lifeline a much-needed makeover.”
Oct 01, 2014
8 firms in fray to design AUDA’s ‘sky-high’ dream
“Around eight architectural and design firms, including one from the city, have been empanelled last week by AUDA to design its ambitious 22-storeyed building on Ashram road. AUDA’s new building that will house its offices may be among the first few high-rises in the Central Business District area earmarked for vertical development in Ahmedabad’s new Development Plan (2013-2021) prepared by the urban body last year.”
Oct 09, 2021
Central Vista Curtain Raiser
“There is a lot of worry that papers will be lost in the Archives. A new annexe will be built first, and papers will be moved there. After that the old annexe will be demolished. Likewise for the National Museum. It has been sequenced such that things can be taken care of.”
Feb 12, 2021
Evolution is always noisy: And upgrades are always needed in the great cities
“We must see the Central Vista project as an earnest effort to modernise government infrastructure; to enhance legislative capacity; to create public use spaces such as museums and restaurants; and to evolve as all great cities must.”
Nov 09, 2020
New Parliament building will be bigger in size and have more amenities
“Taking into account future needs, the Lok Sabha hall has been designed to accommodate 888 members and the Rajya Sabha hall will be able to seat 384.”
Aug 15, 2019
Highway to Heaven
“A unique project in Varanasi is pushing for modern development in the heartland of Indian antiquity. It may well become a model for historic precincts in the country as India develops economically… a walk-through created by Gujarat-based architecture firm HCP Design outlines a pilgrim centre, public utilities such as toilets, a library, cafes, and a museum.”
Jul 26, 2019
Creating more collective public space in Mumbai
“Bimal Patel made a presentation to a gathering of architects, independent town planning experts and BMC chief Parveen Pardeshi, about a redevelopment model that could be implemented in the financial capital to free up space over time.”
Mar 24, 2019
Varanasi, by design
“PM Modi recently inaugurated Vishwanath Dham, a project to redevelop areas around the Vishwanath temple and provide upgraded amenities to pilgrims…it appears that the project is by far the most extensive attempt to intervene in the urban setting and historical landscape of the city.”
Mar 02, 2019
PCMC will rejuvenate Pavana and Indrayani
“The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) will start rejuvenation of the Pavana and Indrayani rivers under the River Rejuvenation Project with an aim to transform the rivers into an asset for the residents of the area… The first stage of the project would deal with pollution, and beautification of the rivers would be done at the final stage.”
Feb 15, 2019
Gujarat firm to work on town planning schemes
“The civic body has appointed a private consultant from Ahmedabad to develop 12 town planning schemes. HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Limited will develop schemes at Thergaon, Chikhali, Chinchwad, Charholi, Ravet, Kiwale, Punawale, Tathawade, Mamurdi, Dudulgaon, Moshi and Borhawadi.”
Jan 31, 2019
Pune municipal corporation takes city back to the future
“The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to execute town planning (TP) schemes in the city and its peripheral areas… Bimal Patel, who was recently conferred Padma Shri, visited the PMC on January 30 and gave a presentation about TP schemes and how it is beneficial for the city’s development and proper future planning.”
Jan 26, 2019
6 from Gujarat get Padma Awards
“On the eve of Republic Day, 112 Padma Awards were declared by the Government of India. Total 94 persons got the Padma Shri Award out of which 6 are from Gujarat, including architect Bimal Patel.”
Nov 24, 2018
How one Indian city cracked the problem of urban spread
“It is hardly surprising that most Indian cities are so messy, says Bimal Patel, an architect and planner who is president of cept University in Ahmedabad. When European and American cities were swelling quickly, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, they were surrounded by large farms that could be turned into fully-formed suburbs.”
Aug 30, 2018
Nag river to get a facelift with Rs 1,064 cr aid from Japan
“Noted architect firm of Ahmedabad– HCP Design and Planning Management Limited — has prepared a concept plan of rejuvenation of Nag River.”
Jan 18, 2018
Poor urban planning to blame for pricey housing and expanding slums
“The market will happily serve the poor if regulators allow it, with basic health and safety guidelines and fewer limits,” said Bimal Patel…”
Apr 25, 2018
Pavana, Indrayani to get new lease of life
“PCMC plans to implement the river development project for Pavana and Indrayani rivers in Pimpri-Chinchwad on the lines of the Sabarmati river development project in Gujarat. The civic body allotted a tender to HCP Design, Planning And Management firm, which has the experience of working for the Sabarmati river development project.”
Jan 06, 2018
Pune's footpaths get a welcome makeover
“Following the guidelines of Urban Street Design, PMC has taken up projects to provide wider footpaths, cycle tracks and walkwaysin the city with JM road as the first in the plan…PMC has impaneled four architecture and urban design firms – IBI Group Inc, HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd, OasisDesigns Inc and Design & Planning Counsel towards redesigning the 100km network”.
Dec 20, 2017
AMC to give CG Road a facelift
“After almost three decades, the famed Chimanlal Girdharlal Road — Ahmedabad’s boulevard, is all set to go on to the urban planner’s drafting board again. In August 1984, HCP was asked by the AMC to redesign CG Road to increase its efficiency and make it safer.”
Sep 01, 2017
Work on two new riverfront roads to begin soon
“The Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has decided to begin work on the second phase, which extends from Powerhouse, Sabarmati on western banks and Dufnala on the eastern bank of the river. The second phase will go up to Indira Bridge.”
Jul 20, 2017
Grandiose plans to develop Sakhamuru Park in capital
“The Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has decided to begin work on the second phase, which extends from Powerhouse, Sabarmati on western banks and Dufnala on the eastern bank of the river. The second phase will go up to Indira Bridge.”
Jul 20, 2017
Mega amusement park to come up
“As part of CRDA weekly review meeting at the Secretariat, Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) gave a presentation on Sakhamuru Regional Park to the Chief Minister. The park has been designed by HCP Design, Planning and Management, Ahmedabad.”
Jul 11, 2017
Soon, barrage on Tapi near Rundh-Magdalla
“Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) plans to develop a riverfront on the downstream of Tapi river and a barrage near Magdalla to make reservoir with 16 million cubic metre (MCM) capacity… HCP Design Consultants that prepared design for Ahmedabad riverfront and is designing riverfronts in Vadodara and Pune has been hired as consultant for the 10-km Tapi riverfront.”
Jul 05, 2017
PMC ready with Rs 2,618 crore river beautification plan
“Ahmedabad-based HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd and city-based Center for Development Studies and Activities presented a tentative draft plan of the ambitious river development and beautification project to the civic standing committee. The project covers both side of 44-km of river stretch passing through the city.”
Jul 03, 2017
What Gujarat’s been getting right for 75 Years and whether there’s hope for Mumbai
In an interview with Menaka Doshi, Dr Bimal Patel explains what cities need to do to get their streets in order.
May 18, 2017
Once a dry river, Sabarmati may now garner Rs 6,000 cr for hotels, malls
“The banks of the Sabarmati, which flows through the city, will soon boast of a skyline of hotels, malls and corporate offices… The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) expects Rs 6,000 crore from sales.”
May 04, 2017
Riverfront to extend 21km more in phase II of project
“In the second phase of the project, the state has decided to develop the riverfront along the Shahibaug Dafnala to Indira Bridge stretch.”
Mar 28, 2017
Maximum City
“Here is a stunning bird’s-eye view from atop the 19 storeyed VS Hospital building on the Sabarmati Riverfront. The building is the tallest in the city”.
Nov 26, 2016
Mumbai will get its own Marina Bay
“Mumbai’s eastern coast, a huge chunk of prime land which was locked under the ownership of Mumbai Port Trust till now, will now be open for development…HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Ltd, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Unity Consultants Pvt Ltd, have won the prestigious bid to develop the entire eastern coastline of Mumbai.”
Nov 07, 2015
Sabarmati Dream Merchants Pitch for Mula-Mutha makeover
“The Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Sabarmati dreams have finally begun to take seed.. HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Limited, which has successfully implemented the Sabarmati Riverfront project from planning to execution, has shown interest in collaborating with the civic body to give the city’s lifeline a much-needed makeover.”
Oct 01, 2014
8 firms in fray to design AUDA’s ‘sky-high’ dream
“Around eight architectural and design firms, including one from the city, have been empanelled last week by AUDA to design its ambitious 22-storeyed building on Ashram road. AUDA’s new building that will house its offices may be among the first few high-rises in the Central Business District area earmarked for vertical development in Ahmedabad’s new Development Plan (2013-2021) prepared by the urban body last year.”