In Lucknow, architects blend history with modernity, crafting structures that mirror the city’s rich cultural tapestry. From the majestic Bara Imambara to contemporary residential complexes, they navigate a unique architectural landscape. Combining Mughal influences with contemporary designs, these professionals enrich the skyline with their innovative vision. In Lucknow, architects are custodians of a dynamic architectural legacy, shaping the city’s identity with each structure they create. Let’s look at some of these architects in Lucknow.
1. Eminent Architects
Manzoor Hussain Yousafzai founded Eminent Architects in 2010. Managed by four principals, the firm’s projects include interior design, landscape architecture, architecture, and planning. They take in the client’s ideas and suggestions to create tailored spaces. They constantly innovate the skyline using the newest materials, trends, and techniques to complete the project on schedule and within budget. Eminent Architects have designed numerous commercial and residential buildings across Lucknow.
2. Design Square
Ashutosh Kumar established Design Square in 2003 to nest the Genius Loci or the spiritual essence of future habitat design not only into the geometrical spatial arrangements but also into the natural resource and energy cycles. They boast adherence to strict deadlines, zero error quality assurance, and cost-effective design solutions. Design Square’s built form isn’t only for the occupants but for the community at large. You may know them for designing Nishant Hospital (Ghazipur), White Hall Public School (Lucknow), and MB Club (Lucknow).
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3. Arch-en-Design
Ashok Kumar founded Arch-en-Design in 2007. Their goal is to lessen the ecological footprint of the built environment and make a positive contribution by incorporating energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and environmentally conscious design strategies. Arch-en-Design takes inspiration from nature, culture, and technology to bring a sense of originality and refinement to livable, practical, and aesthetically beautiful architectural designs. Arch-en-Design has been in the news for designing the National Institute of Technology (Rourkela), Atal Cancel Care Centre (Ambala), and Battalion for Border Security Forces (Bhondsi)
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4. Greenline Architects
Greenline Architects was established in 2006. They deliver sophisticated and creative design solutions to satisfy site limitations and clients’ operational budgets to make climatically responsive structures especially earthquake resistance. Greenline Architect’s projects are designed with the fundamental principles of simplicity, effectiveness, and legibility. Over the years, they have delved into residential, commercial, institutional, corporate, community, and recreational centre architecture.
5. Muralage
Savita Agarwal and Rohit Agarwal founded Muralage in 1974. They believe in deep research and programming consisting of preliminary and final drawings, costing, scheduling, and quantity surveys. Muralage is skilled at both technical execution and creative innovation, with a strong focus on design. They strive for environmentally conscious architecture. Muralage has designed Govt. Medical College & Hospital (Kokrajhar), BSEB Pariksha Parihar (Patna), and Fruit and Vegetable Mandi- Apna Bazar (Lucknow)
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6. Genesis Architecture
Established by Saurabh Saxena in 1997, Genesis Architecture is synonymous with excellence, integrity, innovation, creativity, and diversity. They made a name for themselves with a distinctive style that emphasizes contextual relevance, functionality, and simplicity. Genesis Architecture lies at the nexus of engineering, design, and architecture, which can be seen in its numerous residential, commercial, and institutional designs.
7. Elements Design Studio
Elements Design Studio was set up in 2008 by Alok Kumar and Rohit Agarwal. To them, a building’s construction is essential to its form and experience, and a deep comprehension of the material and technical aspects of architecture. Elements Design Studio is known to malleate structure, material, and environment connecting them to the space’s inherent qualities and constructional traditions. They have been in the news for designing Laxmi Hospital (Hardoi), Chopra Traders Office (Lucknow), and Subway (Lucknow).
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8. Arinem
Arinem, formerly known as Architects Plus, was founded in 1995 by Anupam and Shubhra Mittal. Their primary focus is on community development using creative service planning and innovative organizational structures, within budgetary constraints. They design spaces that offer comfort on both a physical and emotional level. You may know Arinem for designing Chinmay Resort, Mother and Child State Referral Hospital, and Kanha Upvan (Stray Animal Shelter).
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9. Hasan and Kushal Architects
Hasan and Kushal Architects was founded in 2014 by Hasan Zaidi and Kushal Dubey. Building context between people, culture, and the built environment is the firm’s main goal. Hasan and Kushal Architects are renowned for their sleek, minimalist, contemporary designs. They create designs that are founded on a combination of the highest quality, styling, effective space plan, quality lighting, cutting-edge voice and data, and security services. Hasan and Kushal Architects have designed several residential and commercial spaces.
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10. Gunjan and Associates
In 1997, Arun Kapur and Gunjan Kapur founded Gunjan and Associates. They investigate answers to their clients’ design concerns and goals, regardless of the project’s magnitude. Gunjan and Associates examine the characteristics that make spaces attractive, practical, long-lasting, eco-friendly, and affordable. Their goal is to create settings, moods, and milieus that improve the lives of the occupants. Gunjan and Associates have been in the news for designing Children’s School (Mathura), Hotel Saubhagyam Residency (Lucknow), and Lucknow Cantonment Board Entrance Gateways.
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11. A Plus Design
In 2012, Anurag Soni established A Plus Design Architects. They are noted for their attention to detail, originality, and use of cutting-edge technology in research, development, and implementation of design strategies. A Plus Design’s approach takes into account the context, climate, and culture. Their projects have a crisp, modern look. They have designed numerous residential, commercial, institutional, and hospitality spaces.
12. Platinum Architects
Platinum Architects was founded in 2012 by Soumya Kumar Saxena. Their projects have been carried out in a vernacular style of architecture that takes advantage of the local materials and climate. They attend to the smallest details of the planned space requirements. You may know Platinum Architects for designing Rashmi Khand villas, Hospital buildings, and Road House for Grah Builders and Developers.
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13. Modtech Architecture
Modtech Architecture was set up in 2003. According to them investigation, along with technical expertise and creative discernment, results in excellent design. When combined with common sense, attention to detail, scale, and proportions guarantee that the final product realizes all of the concept’s potential. Modtech Architecture has designed Maa Sharda Mahavidhalaya (Fatehpur), along with several residential and landscaping projects.
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14. Prayogshalaa
Prayogshalaa was established in 2011 by Amit Kumar Singh and Devyani Dayal. They create delicate, creative, and research-based designs. To save energy, Prayogshalaa constantly experiments with recyclable materials, incredibly cheap construction methods, and construction management techniques. They have been in the news for designing Attalika Palms, BGIS ISKCON, and House of Pure.
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