Houses | South City Residence
The issue of privacy and independence was tackled with a different approach to the modern Indian family; two identical houses were designed which were joined together through balconies and a common compound area.
6450 SF
2019
Traditionally, the Indian family system has been associated with that of a joint family; in recent times, that has changed with each unit that is a part of the joint setup developing a specific requirement of space and privacy. The client brief necessitated a house for two brothers, on two adjoining plots.
The problem was tackled with a different approach to the modern Indian family; two identical houses were designed which were joined together through balconies and a common compound area. This gave the two brothers independent houses to project their vision and maintain a connection between both spaces at the same time. With a unified facade, the two houses end up looking one. Open spaces and connection with nature has been incorporated at varied levels with two gardens in the front and back of the house. A take on modern Indian joint family living space, Twin house sets a precedent for Indian homes today.
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Ridge House Nears Completion
January 2016
We should be wrapping up our Ridge House Project in South Delhi early this year. Interior Finishing in the apartments is underway as the facade gets its final touches before getting a cleaning and a weatherproof sealant finish. The brick & kota stone exterior allows the building to adapt to the scale of the street while retaining a unique architectural identity
Wide Recognition for Anangpur Warehouse
December 2015
Happy to report that have received wide recognition for the design of an automated warehouse in Anangpur, Faridabad. Much has been written about the sensitive use of brick and the high degree of energy efficiency achieved by the building. Click the link to see the latest of the spreads
Structural Work Complete at House 10
November 2015
Structural work has completed on our radical low cost project, House 10. Aiming to complete the entire two storey building in under Rs.1000 per square foot, we are happy to report that as of now, we are on track to acheive that figure. Internal finishing has begun and the project should be ready for occupation by February.

On the Boards - Noida School
October 2015
We are in the process of putting the final touches on a new project, a K-12 school in Noida. Designed around the need for natural light and ventilation in a environment that increasingly favours airconditioning, this new school will aim for an extremely low level of energy consumption - both during construction and the expected life-cyle of the building.

Udyog Vihar Commercial Project
August 2015
A dynamic curved facade is the central design element for a new commercial project in Udyog Vihar. A major departure from conventional envelope design, the undulating bands of aluminum cladding shade a continuous ribbon of curved glass that allows natural illumination for internal work spaces.

House 10 is now at Site
July 2015
Designed to challenge conventional notions of making low cost buildings, this 1500SF home in Sector 56, Noida aims to acheive a finished cost of less than Rs. 1000 per square foot. This is while maintaining a green building strategies such as natural daylighting and ventilation, use of local materials and reuse of waste from other projects. At no point is overall aesthetic or function compromised, as the house needs to be a long term residence for a small family. More details soon.

New Commercial Project Breaks Ground
June 2015
Demolition & excavation has commenced on a new 63000SF commercial project in Gurgaon. Located off NH2, the main highway leading to the satellite city, this project incorporates a flat slab structure to create the 12500SF plate on the upper floors. Principal structural work should complete by summer next year, with finishing expected within 15 months.

Structural Work nearing Completion
May 2015
Six of the ten massive slabs have been cast at our KN commercial project since we broke ground in winter last year. Finishing has already begun in the lowest floor, while facade work is scheduled to complete in November this year. For more photographs of the site and the epic model, look here

Luxe Living in Vasant Vihar
April 2015
Elated owners have moved into One by One, a high-end luxury home in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. After nearly 18 months in the works, the final pieces of furniture and furnishings have been installed and the house is ready to provide the secluded comfort for which it was so meticulously designed and detailed.

March 2015
Employees have begun moving in to the new office we have designed for Infres Methodex in the NCR. The 12000SF space consolidates people from two buildings and multiple floors into a single level while maintaining distinct zones for teams. A bright dining space is amongst many spaces designed to foster interaction and improve productivity. A bright palette of colours has been used to animate public spaces, while management cabins and board rooms retain a sense of old-world charm.

Amit Khanna at FFI, Bangalore
February 2015
Amit Khanna was invited to moderate a panel discussion at Fensterbau Frontale in Banglore. He was part of an eminent group of industry leaders discussing the dynamic relationship between forms, facades and fenestration.

Speaking at IDE
January 2015
Amit Khanna delivering a lecture at Design Mission India, at the Leela Hotel, Gurgaon. The theme of the talk was to reimagine Connaught Place in the context of the Right to the City. The talk and presentation can be seen at the link here
Work Begins on New Commercial Complex
December 2014
Site work has begun on a new commercial complex in New Delhi. Over 80000SF of floor space is distributed among two buildings on a site in the heart of the industrial area in Kirti Nagar. The principal contractors are Adhunik Infrastructures and structural work is expected to complete by the end of 2015.

October 2014
We have wrapped our latest multi family housing project. Located in the posh area of Defence Colony in New Delhi, this project consists of 4 luxury apartments of three bedrooms each. Facing a community tennis club, the plan is organised to maximise views to the exterior for the principal spaces. The square proportion facade that gives the project its name is finished in a regional granite offset by the beige glass railings and chocolate brown sun screen.

July 2014
Our project One By One is nearing completion. Some images of the interior spaces have been added to the gallery while we put the finishing touches on the exterior. Finished in a dynamic composition of light and dark granites, the facade is highlighted by dark walnut, a sustainablly sourced wood for exterior surfaces.

April 2014
Images of our recently completed Automated warehousing facility have been added to the gallery. This massive 140000SF building employs a unique double skin system to mitigate the heat gain and control internal temperature. The brick screen also reduces glare, ensuring a pleasant quality of natural light within the building. The landscaping of the surrounding areas should be complete by the end of the year.

De Stijl House Featured in Magazine
March 2014
Interiors & Decor magazine featured our project De Stijl House in their March issue.

February 2014
Slender Living, our thinnest project yet is now complete. This 18' 9" wide building encompasses multiple apartment configurations over four floors, including a 4 bedroom duplex unit. The exterior has been finished in a regional Eta Gold stone, complemented with an aluminum screen that hides services.

Amit Khanna on the cover of Interiors & Decor
January 2014
Amit Khanna is on the cover again, this time on Interiors & Decor.

January 2014
Three new Photo Essays by Amit Khanna have been added to the website.

Amit Khanna on the cover of Society Interiors
December 2013
Amit Khanna is on the cover of Society Interiors in their annual issue dedicated to the superstars of Indian Design.

Barcode Light Featured in Book
November 2013
The Barcode Light has been included in "Furniture by Architects" , a new book by Stephen Crafti.
Read it here.

Amit Khanna - The Architect You Need to Know
October 2013
Amit Khanna is the architect you need to know in the November issue of Society Interiors.

Cuboid House Featured in Magazine
September 2013
Mix magazine (UK) has featured our Cuboid House Project in their August issue.

Slender Living nearing completion
September 2013
Our thinnest project yet, a private residence in North Delhi, is nearing completion.

Triveni Kala Sangam Upgrade Nearing Completion
August 2013
We are about to complete a vibrant addition to The Triveni, an iconic building in New Delhi by Joseph Stein.

AKDA Breaks Ground on New Project
August 2013
AKDA has broken ground on a new project in Delhi, on a foundation of rock.

De Stijl House Featured in Magazine
July 2013
Architecture-Time, Space & People has featured our De Stijl House Project in their August issue

Cuboid House Featured in Magazine
July 2013
Home Review has featured our Cuboid House Project in their June issue.

Villa Ravine Nearing Completion
June 2013
Our Villa Ravine project is nearing completion. Images will be added to the gallery soon.

Amit Khanna Featured in Atelier Magazine
May 2013
Atelier has featured Amit Khanna in their May issue.

Artefact House Featured in Magazine
May 2013
Artefact House has been featured in the May issue of Architecture Update.

AKDA Breaks Ground on New Project
April 2013
AKDA has broken ground on a new project in Delhi, the closest to our office yet!

2 AKDA Projects Nominated for 20+10+x WA Awards
March 2013
2 projects, Cuboid House & De Stijl House have been nominated for the 20+10+x WA Awards. Hop over & Vote for Us!

AKDA Breaks Ground on New Urban Hotel Project
March 2013
AKDA has broken ground on a infill cafe for an urban hotel in Delhi.

The Plane Wins Citation
February 2013
"The Plane" Lamp by AKDA has won the citation in the products category for the young designers 2013 awards by Indian Architect & Builder.

AKDA Chosen to Participate in "20 under 35"
February 2013
AKDA has been chosen as one of 5 architecture firms to participate in "20 under 35", a design exhibition showcasing the work of 20 young Indian designers below the age of 35. At the Alliance Francaise, New Delhi from 07.02.13 to 27.02.13

New Images of De Stijl House Uploaded
January 2013
Some images of our De Stijl House project have been added to the gallery. For a press package, please contact: media@akda.in

Archdaily.com Features Amit Khanna's Photo Essay
January 2013
The Kimbell Art Museum photo essay by Amit Khanna has been featured on archdaily.com. You can download a copy for personal viewing here.

Critique by Amit Khanna Featured on World Architecture News
December 2012
A critique on evolving religious space by Amit Khanna featured on World Architecture News. Read it here.

AKDA Breaks Ground on Automated Warehousing Facility
December 2012
AKDA has broken ground on an automated warehousing facility, a project that attempts sustainability from a fresh perspective. More details soon.

Conferencing Centre by AKDA Under Construction
November 2012
A conferencing facility outside Delhi is taking shape. Images will be added to the gallery soon.

De Stijl House Nearing Completion
November 2012
Our De Stijl House is nearing completion. Images will be added to the gallery soon.

AKDA Breaks Ground on New Project
October 2012
AKDA breaks ground on a new project in the heart of Delhi.

AKDA Finishes New Branding
October 2012
AKDA has finished work on new branding.

New Images of Cuboid House Uploaded
October 2012
We have added images to the Cuboid House gallery. You can also view these from AKDA's Facebook page.

AKDA Completes Project
September 2012
AKDA completes a multi-apartment residence. Images will be added to the gallery soon.

AKDA Commences Construction on 3 New Projects
August 2012
AKDA breaks ground on a new private residence in Delhi & two new projects near Shimla.

AKDA Upgrades Systems
July 2012
Our domains and e-mails have migrated to faster and better systems. We are now active on akda.in.

New Images of Contemporary Penthouse Uploaded
June 2012
We have added images for a Contemporary Penthouse in our Houses section of Selected Projects.

AKDA Breaks Ground on New Townhouse
May 2012
AKDA breaks ground on a new townhouse in Delhi.

Photography by Amit Khanna Now Available at 500px
March 2012
Photography by Amit Khanna is now available at: 500px.com/amitkhanna/store

House 8 Completed
January 2012
AKDA completes a private residence - House 8.

New Lighting Products Uploaded
November 2011
Introducing new products in Lighting - check out the products section of the website.

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