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We aim to create an architecture of local adaptation; to climate,
environment and culture.

Our approach is to attempt to avoid falling into preconceived solutions to design problems through a process of detailed analysis of site and brief prior to any design phase, and have experience in many sectors and at all scales - from master planning to product design. Working with an extensive range of consultants, teaching, and collaborations with architects, craftsmen and artists, all enrich the outlook of the studio.

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Gianni Botsford Architects Ltd.
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Client
Ganpati Parks Ltd

Structural Engineers
Spa Consultants, Kolkatta
Arup, London

Services
Enersave, Delhi. Arup, London

Budget
Rs 196 crore

Architect
Gianni Botsford Architects:
Gianni Botsford, Toby Burgess, Anahi Copponex, Sarah Custance, Kate Darby, Makiko Ito, Sarah Custance
Morphogenesis (Delhi):
Manit Rastogi, Sonali Rastogi, Sanjay Bhardwaj, Rachna Aggrawal, Rudrajit Sabheney, Shivani Gandhi

 

 

This project is a collaboration between Gianni Botsford Architects and Morphogenesis in Delhi.
 
Porous Morphology: the intent of this project is to create an environment that captures the cultural and intellectual intensity of Kolkatta. An organic street, naturally ventilated and self shaded, is populated with open cafes, flower shops, fruit sellers, kiosks, chaat vaalas, and  musicians leading to the retail, hotel, library, art gallery and auditorium that make up the programme for this hillside site. In the client’s words this is an intellectual destination. The process of evolving the architecture from the various forces prevalent on the site results in a humanist solution- the nature of the space forces the inhabitants to think, explore and discover.
 

 

 
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