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We are proud to share that three of our projects have been nominated for the ArchDaily 2025 Building of the Year Awards: ✅ Alloa Hills Residence at Gandhinagar ✅ Regional Science Centre at Bhuj ✅ Waste to Energy (WTE) Campus at Jamnagar These nominations recognize our commitment to design excellence and sustainability. Now, we need your support to advance them. Please cast your vote and help us showcase impactful design on a global stage. 🔹 Alloa Hills Residence Houses: https://lnkd.in/duKw-DZS Housing: https://lnkd.in/dJNFmDdc Best Applied Products: https://lnkd.in/dpj8pVng 🔹 Regional Science Centre at Bhuj Cultural Architecture: https://lnkd.in/dRaKFzD4 Best Applied Products: https://lnkd.in/dNzTcfEc 🔹 Waste To Energy (WTE) Campus at Jamnagar Industrial Architecture: https://lnkd.in/dDE5VAN9 Best Applied Product: https://lnkd.in/d8K4MJpC Every vote counts. Join us in celebrating innovative and responsible architecture.

DH Quickfin: A Contemporary Workspace with Purposeful Design Located in Ahmedabad's prestigious business district, the new DH Quickfin office embodies a perfect blend of functionality, sustainability, and contemporary aesthetics. Designed to reflect the values of this family-owned financial services provider balances an open-plan layout with private spaces while providing needed acoustic privacy. The design prioritizes natural light, minimalist elegance, and sustainability. Light-colored walls, high-quality materials like certified wood, veneers, and stone, and an open aluminium baffle ceiling system ensure a modern, low-maintenance aesthetic. Energy-efficient lighting, CO2 & motion sensors, and green-certified materials reinforce the office's commitment to sustainability, while a landscaped terrace sky garden offers a serene outdoor collaboration and dining space. Art plays a key role in the design, with vibrant, locally sourced installations adding inspiration and creative energy to the understated interiors. The seamless integration of functionality, artistry, and sustainability makes DH Quickfin’s workspace a testament to thoughtful design. #DHQuickfin #OfficeDesign #SustainableArchitecture #ModernWorkspaces #DesignWithPurpose #AhmedabadArchitecture #INIProjects #WorkplaceWellbeing

✨ Matérialiser le temps par la lumière : La tour "Shivalik High-Street" En 2014, la tour #ShivalikHighStreet s’illuminait, redessinant la silhouette d’Ahmedabad avec sa présence captivante. Érigée à 36 mètres de hauteur, cette tour commerciale à usage mixte s’impose sur une prestigieuse route commerçante, reliant l’architecture à la lumière et aux habitants. Notre vision : matérialiser le "temps visuel" à travers chaque projet architectural dans la ville d'Ahmedabad. Pour Shivalik, nous avons imaginé des réglettes lumineuses contrôlables pixel par pixel, intégrées discrètement sous les traverses des fenêtres. Ces lignes épurées, sobres et élégantes, marquent les heures avec des scintillements subtils, insufflant une poésie lumineuse à la ville. Grâce à ce dialogue lumineux avec son voisinage immédiat, la tour devient un #repèrevisuel et une #icôneurbaine. Lors des jours festifs, les lignes prennent vie dans une danse dynamique, renforçant l’âme vibrante d’Ahmedabad. ✨✨✨✨✨ ✨ Materializing Time Through Light : Shivalik High-Street commercial tower In 2014, the Shivalik High-Street tower lit up, redefining Ahmedabad’s skyline with its captivating presence. Standing 36 meters tall, this mixed-use commercial tower dominates a prestigious shopping avenue, connecting architecture, light, and its surrounding inhabitants. Our vision: to materialize #visualtime through every architectural project in Ahmedabad. For Shivalik, we designed pixel-controllable media lines, discreetly integrated beneath the window ledges. These refined, elegant lines mark the hours with subtle twinkling lights, infusing the city with luminous poetry. Through this luminous dialogue with its immediate surroundings, the tower becomes a #visuallandmark and an #urbanicon. On festive days, the lines come alive in dynamic patterns, reinforcing Ahmedabad’s vibrant spirit. 🔗 Explore the project on our website: https://lnkd.in/ew44GAYp 👤 Client: Shivalik Group 💡 Lighting Design: Atelier dada 🏛 Architect: INI Design Studio #Atelierdada #conceptionlumiere #lightingdesign #DynamicLighting #MediaArchitecture #UrbanLighting #lightmagic

🌟 Sculpter la lumière, tracer l’horizon | Shivalik Shilp 1 Une ligne lumineuse unique, contrôlable pixel par pixel et finement intégrée au parapet du volume principal de la tour commerciale à usage mixte #ShivalikShilp1, incarne le mouvement continu du trafic longeant l’autoroute SG. De jour, la tour impose son élégance architecturale ; de nuit, elle se transforme en une métaphore subtile mais puissante du flux et de la connexion, enrichissant discrètement le paysage nocturne de la ville d’#Ahmedabad. Inauguré en 2019, ce projet rejoint aujourd’hui nos archives numériques, où nous rassemblons les réalisations marquantes d’#Atelierdada, témoins de notre engagement à faire dialoguer architecture et lumière et à #consteller intelligemment #leshorizonsurbains. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟 Tracing the Pulse of Ahmedabad | Shivalik Shilp 1 A single luminous media line, pixel-controllable and seamlessly aligned with the parapet of the mix-use commercial tower "Shivalik Shilp 1"'s main volume, mirrors the vibrant rhythm of SG Highway’s traffic. By day, the tower exudes architectural elegance; by night, it becomes a glowing metaphor for movement and connection, a discreet yet impactful addition to Ahmedabad city’s skyline. Inaugurated in 2019, this project has now been added to our digital archives, where we collect Atelier dada's significant milestones, reflecting our dedication to uniting architecture and light while smartly constellating the urban horizons. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Ahmedabad, 2019 👥 Client: Shivalik Group & Shilp Group 💡 Lighting design: Atelier dada 🏛️ Architect: INI Design Studio 📸 Photos credits: INI Design Studio & Shivalik Shilp 🌐 Découvrez le projet complet sur notre site web. #MinimalisticLightingDesign #MediaArchitecture #UrbanIcons

Word of the Week: Tectonics Tectonics is the art and science of construction, particularly the expressive potential of building materials and assembly techniques. At INI, the fusion of structure, material, and design is at the core of our architectural philosophy. This approach creates environments that are both functional and visually compelling, blending engineering expertise with artistic expression. Across our projects, tectonics overcomes technical challenges, crafts innovative spaces, and leaves a lasting impact on users. Dishman Pharma's headquarters showcases tectonic design by integrating material honesty, structural expression, and functional aesthetics. The sloping columns, resembling a cradle lifting the building, highlight the concrete's strength while visually lightening the structure. Insulated zinc panels and low-emission glazing address the harsh climate while showcasing the materials’ aesthetic and practical potential. The sculpted façade, angular frontal bands, and green terraces blend the built environment with the outdoors, creating framed views and enhancing spatial experience. This unified design embodies the principle of ‘form follows function,’ merging material, structure, and purpose seamlessly. The Jindal Center in Gurugram exemplifies tectonic design through structural clarity, material honesty, and expressive form. The three wings, symbolizing Jindal Group entities, rise from a shared base with inclined glazed façades emphasizing horizontality and revealing structural logic. High-performance glazing and composite panels enhance energy efficiency while maintaining aesthetic integrity. Interstitial glazed atria foster connections and fill interiors with natural light, creating a dynamic relationship between structure and space. This approach integrates form and function, distinguishing the building within the corporate tower typology. The Lucknow Cancer Institute subtly integrates tectonic principles through a context-driven approach. A central "bazaar street" acts as a healing connector, fostering collaboration among patients, families, and caregivers while leading to a healing garden. Key buildings are linked by "bridging fingers" at upper levels, enhancing connectivity and spatial experience. The "Navrachana Kendra" or Discovery Hub at the entrance serves as a hub for innovation, housing shared facilities like an auditorium, cafeteria, and conference spaces. This design reflects tectonics by harmonizing form, function, and spatial organization to meet both the site’s needs and the institute's purpose. Through projects like Dishman Pharma's Headquarters, Lucknow Cancer Institute, and Jindal Center, INI demonstrates how tectonics shapes architecture's narrative. Every material, structural system, and design element is thoughtfully integrated to meet technical demands while inspiring users. At INI, we transform challenges into opportunities, creating spaces that embody innovation, sustainability, and artistry.

INI Design Studio at the Forefront of Strategic Tourism Development Dr Meeta Goel, Social & Planning Expert of INI Design Studio was honored to participate in a high-level brainstorming workshop organized by Odisha Tourism for the development of Hirakud Dam into a world-class tourism destination. The workshop had the esteemed presence of Hon. Minister of Education, GoI, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, along with key stakeholders, experts, and dignitaries from central and state tourism bodies. Hirakud Dam, situated at the confluence of nature, culture, and technological innovation, holds immense potential to evolve into a multi-thematic anchor destination of global standards. The discussions centered around its unique positioning, strategies to attract private sector investments, fostering community integration, and enhancing local skills to support this vision. Drawing on our extensive experience in destination planning, INI Design Studio shared insights on: - Leveraging natural assets to create an anchor product or theme that defines the destination's identity. - Crafting a compelling narrative or story to enrich visitor experiences. - Introducing multi-thematic activitiesto cater to diverse tourist segments. - Establishing a Destination Management Authority to ensure cohesive and comprehensive master planning, seamlessly aligning program development, design, and implementation strategies with operational and management frameworks. At INI, we are proud to support the transformation of Hirakud Dam into a landmark that celebrates its unique heritage while setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism development. #INIProjects #TourismDevelopment #HirakudDam #SustainableTourism #OdishaTourism #DestinationPlanning #TransformingLandscapes

Honourable Mention: Waste to Energy Plant, Jamnagar at IDA 2024 International Design Awards, IDA We are delighted to share that the Waste to Energy (WTE) Plant in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has received an Honorable Mention at the prestigious International Design Awards (IDA) 2024! International Design Awards, IDA This recognition celebrates the project’s innovative approach to renewable energy and sustainable urban transformation. About the Project: The WTE Jamnagar Campus is a pioneering renewable energy facility that transforms 750 MT/day of Municipal Solid Waste into 7.5 MW of electricity, powering 15,000 homes while ensuring zero toxin emissions. This IGBC Platinum Green Rated campus has rejuvenated a previously barren 17-acre site into a vibrant eco-friendly community space. With only 20% of the site utilized for the power plant, the remaining area is dedicated to lush greenery, tree groves, a multifunctional sports field, and public amenities. These features enhance the microclimate and significantly reduce the urban heat island effect, demonstrating how technology and sustainability can coexist harmoniously. About the Awards: The International Design Awards (IDA), established in 2007 by the Farmani Group, highlights exceptional design talent in Architecture, Interior, Product, Graphic, and Fashion Design. IDA exists to recognize and promote designs that embody innovation, sustainability, and a vision for a better future. The Jury: This year’s jury panel featured industry luminaries like Li Sheng, Saty Sharma, Brodie Niell, and others, who evaluated submissions for their creativity, impact, and alignment with sustainable principles. We are truly honoured by this recognition, which underscores the Waste to Energy Plant’s potential to redefine urban infrastructure while addressing critical environmental challenges. This project was also one of the three finalists in the Carbon Net Zero category at the Big 5 Global Awards 2024 held in Dubai. #HonorableMention #IDA2024 #WasteToEnergy #SustainableDesign #RenewableEnergy #GreenArchitecture #CircularEconomy #IGBCPlatinum #SmartCities #UrbanTransformation #DesignForChange #FutureOfEnergy #EnvironmentalInnovation #ArchitecturalExcellence #EnergyForTomorrow

Word of the Week - Liminality Liminality is the quality of ambiguity or transition that occurs in threshold spaces, creating a sense of in-betweenness. At INI Design Studio, we celebrate liminality as a powerful design tool to transform boundaries into connections, thresholds into opportunities, and transitions into experiences. The Development of Dharoi Dam Region explores liminality by transforming the river embankments into vibrant public spaces. Soft, green edges blur the boundary between land and water, creating promenades with walking paths, cycling tracks, and play areas that bring people closer to nature. The project’s carefully planned zones—from floating cottages and luxury resorts to botanical gardens and adventure parks—embody the fluid transition between leisure, ecology, and cultural significance, enhancing the region's identity as a sustainable tourism destination. In the Visakhapatnam Beachfront Redevelopment, liminality occurs in the seamless connection between land and sea. The redesigned retaining wall is no longer a barrier but a dynamic space where stepped seating and ramps invite interaction with the water's edge. The continuous 14-km cycling track further enhances this transitional realm, uniting diverse urban, ecological, and recreational zones into a cohesive, active beachfront, fostering resilience and engagement. At INI Design Studio, we believe that liminal spaces hold the power to transform experiences, bridging divides while enhancing connections. We transform ambiguity into purpose through thoughtful design, creating spaces that resonate with identity, resilience, and community. #WordOfTheWeek #Liminality #INIExperience #VisakhapatnamBeachfrontRedevelopment #DharoiDamDevelopment #ThresholdDesign #SustainableTourism #InitiateWithINI

In INI News: This week we talk about the Shivalik Curv (proposed project in GIFT City, Gujarat) Shivalik Curv, India's first twisted architectural marvel, redefines the skyline of GIFT City, Gandhinagar. Standing at an impressive 120 meters with 31 floors, Shivalik Curv showcases a groundbreaking design with each floor plate uniquely rotated by 38 degrees. This dynamic silhouette represents the forward-thinking ethos of the finance and technology sectors. Strategically located in GIFT City, India's first operational smart city and international financial services hub, the project boasts seamless connectivity and offers a prestigious address for businesses. The building incorporates cutting-edge sustainable features such as energy-efficient cooling systems, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and natural daylighting, aligning with GIFT City's vision for sustainability. Shivalik Curv also includes standout amenities like a 300-ft tall atrium, green terraces, a rooftop restaurant, and panoramic views of the GIFT City skyline and Sabarmati River, harmoniously blending urban sophistication with natural aesthetics. This architectural masterpiece has been featured in prominent platforms like the World Architecture Community, Shivalik Group Articles, and INI Design Studio's Portfolio, offering in-depth insights into its innovative design and sustainable approach. Shivalik Curv represents a milestone in India's architectural journey and sets a benchmark for future developments in smart cities. #ShivalikCurv #TwistedArchitecture #GIFTCity #ArchitecturalDesign #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation #SmartCity #IndianArchitecture #DesignInspiration #iniprojects #inidesignstudio #worldarchitecture #INIinNEWS