CP Kukreja Architects win competition to design IIM – Bodhgaya

Dikshu C. Kukreja
It’s our endeavour to create a 21st century world-class campus depicting an amalgamation of the city’s deep-rooted historical significance and ideologies with a modernism that reflects a futuristic vision of an educational institution

Dikshu C. Kukreja, Managing Principal

The Architects have ideated the campus in a manner which consciously embraces the site’s context; the design seeks to enrich the overall educational experience, aspiring for a holistic human development.

IIM Bodhgaya

The concept takes inspiration from Buddhist ideologies, evolving into a design which promotes a search for progression in the field of Management Studies. The site, located in the historic and holy city of Bodhgaya in Bihar, is spread across 73 acres. The grandness in the architecture is translated through different design elements such as Buddhist Toranas, and a Super Tree that morphs into a striking steel edifice. The glorious scale of this Tree is visible from every point in the campus, symbolizing wisdom, dynamism and tranquillity. The Library Block design is a vertical stack of books as walls, while an open book form becomes an inspiration for the skylight in the building.

IIM Bodhgaya

IIM Bodhgaya