Ar. V. Vishwanath Vishwannath Associates
Project specific research aided initial concept is the start to any project to be able to evolve a character for the built form-which helps generations relate to it, while still valuing the existing architecture and, conserving its distinct identity. For me, an architectural style is an amalgamation of climatic response, regional aspirations, context, end-user requirements, construction innovations, local materials, and budget to name a few.

Every project has a main protagonist who takes the lead in shaping the form for that built space. Our ongoing museum project situated in Bijapur, experiences torrid weather conditions, where dust rises up to a great height. Conscious about the climatic conditions, we have designed an envelope wall around the main building with slits in the wall and roof to create a comfortable habitat and maintain a pronounced identity for the museum.

3D render of Museum project at Bijapur

In IIM Bangalore library revitalization project, user experience was given prime importance by designing a technologically competent library responding to the current needs entwined with the existing library fabric facilitating flexible functions and catalysing interactions.