Vivek Shankar Architects

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The Practice

Est.

2004

We are an Architecture practice based in Bangalore with over a decade of experience in the industry and have won several awards for our work. Our Principal Architect has worked with the world renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Vivek Shankar Architects strives to keep abreast with the socio-cultural trends that impact living patterns and urban environments.

The practice consciously adopts a process ruled by geometric strategies and material compositions that result in subversion of the conventional mode of perceiving a structure or space. As a practice we formulate processes to ensure flawless execution of design.

Expertise Origin Story Process

Expertise

Global DNA

Vivek worked with the internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. His first exposure to Zaha was during his Masters degree at the prestigious AA School of Architecture in London. Vivek has worked on projects across Europe while working with Zaha Hadid Architects.

Global Standards

With this foundational exposure, Vivek returned to India and setup his practice by consciously challenging the role of the Architect in the Indian context and the difference his practice can make to a client and the end user. His approach got him design commissions which had a high potential to explore. Vivek Shankar Architects follows a structured systems and process towards design and executing projects.

Local Context Advantage

Vivek Shankar Architects has skills and competencies to achieve Global standards in a developing country. Vivek Shankar Architects has the understanding of social practices and design requirement in a multi-cultural society. Our in depth understanding of construction practices enables the contractor to build spaces matching the design intent.

Last Mile Design Management

Vivek’s driving principle is the last mile craftsmanship that is needed to transform an architectural concept into finely crafted materials and finishes. We audit all projects against global standards using the most up-to-date project management tools. We play a key role throughout the design and construction phases, from programming, change control, procurement to document control and risk management.

Origin Story

Principal Architect of Vivek Shankar Architects, graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore. He pursued his Master’s degree (M.Arch) – Design Research Lab from the AA School of Architecture in London.

Upon completion of his Master’s Degree, Vivek was employed with the world renowned Architect, Zaha Hadid. During his tenure with Zaha Hadid, Vivek was part of the design team for the following projects:

Guggenheim Museum, Tokyo BMW Event and Delivery Centre, Munich Biopolis Master plan, Singapore Centre for Contemporary Arts, Rome Interiors for Mandarina Duck, London

He started Vivek Shankar Architects in 2004 and has since then designed and delivered landmark projects across various typologies and scales. Vivek Shankar Architects believes in practicing cutting edge design which is enabled by team of skilled designers and engineers equipped with advance designing tools.

Process

Research

We see the relevance of research not just as the first vital step of the design process that lays down a set of parameters but as the thought generator infused with a high degree of intellectual content influencing the design process.

The research phase involves probing into the engineering, material, occupational, environmental and programmatic aspects relevant to the project being designed.

The thought generator infused with a high degree of intellectual content that influences the design process.

Probing into the engineering, material, occupational and programmatic aspects.

Design

The inferences drawn from the research enable the formulation of a design agenda that comprises the amalgamation of site characteristics, climate and budget with the design intent. The client brief is re-imagined and written by us in order to maintain the rigor of the research and translate them into design content.

The design phase largely explores the innovative intervention on the site which is realized through a set of conditions be it structural, geometric explorations, climate responsive measures, generated with software capable of simulating the conditions and perceptions. The production of drawings is generated after gaining absolute clarity on the technical and material aspects of the design. The 3D renders prepared at various stages of the design development enable a holistic reading of the engineering and design aspects.

The amalgamation of the site characteristics, climate & budget with the design intent.

The design phase largely involves the innovative intervention.

The production of drawings required for execution.

Execution

We assign a lot of importance to the adherence of instructions mentioned in the drawing along with a high degree of quality control ensured by Project Management and Site Engineers trained to deliver the exacting standards set by Vivek Shankar Architects.

Subsequently the resemblance to the 3D render starts to interestingly translates to physical manifestation of structures and spaces.

Translation of the drawing content to a physical manifestation.

A high degree of quality control ensured by Project Management and Site Engineers trained to deliver.

Services

Masterplanning

The heart and soul of what we provide. Our comprehensive architectural services include conceptual and schematic design, design development and construction documentation, assisting with contractor bidding and/or negotiating and construction contract administration. Architecture embodies all we touch. And we are a combination of artists and tacticians, imagining, coordinating and creating some of the world’s most iconic places.

Architecture

We combine global reach with a tremendous local touch. Our commitment to our communities allows us to effectively navigate local regulatory approval processes from platting subdivisions to zoning and permitting. We also handle issues of site analysis, access, circulation, parking, urban design, local development guidelines and place-making. It’s the entire picture. Always.

Interior Design

We stretch the design boundaries daily, but always with a practical guide. Our highly experienced in-house team of structural engineers consistently communicates with the architectural team to ensure structural considerations are incorporated into designs from day one. This close cooperation translates into buildings that simply work.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Project Planning

Cost Planning and Control

Sustainability is infused into all that we touch. We build energy simulation models early in our process to help inform decisions made in our design studios. Our approach is collaborative and integrated, focused on conserving resources, achieving energy independence, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and effectively improving your bottom line.

Contact

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Location

2230/1, 16th B Cross, 8th Main, D Block, Sahakarnagar, Bangalore-560092. Karnataka. India.

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