Ar. Prem Nath PremNath & Associates

My philosophy has always been to keep my designs simple and non-acrobatic – this way not only are my creations liked by a vast majority; they also live by the decades of their existence without looking out of fashion. So, if one calls ‘Simple & Functional’ as my style – so be it, as I feel making anything simple is the most difficult and complex thing to do. Simple is not easy and maintaining simplicity can be very confusing at times, thus, it needs a lot of clarity of mind and a lot more passion for architecture – and that is what I am blessed with!

Indian Architecture goes a long way – it is, by far, the best architectural philosophy and has a lot of science behind it. Indian architecture since the Indus Valley civilization has been very functional and suiting to the local needs and promoting sustainable living.


At a very early stage of my 50+ years of professional practice, I realized that as an Architect, I need to foresee the future; I need to plan for another 50-70 years, and my designs need to last the test of time. So, my designs have surely evolved with time; with the changing needs, through innovations and new materials being available. However, the core design philosophy remains more-or-less unchanged with all my projects being self-sustaining and as eco-friendly as possible. Be it the high-end villa or a large residential township, a commercial tower or an IT Park, a Hotel or a Mall, a Multiplex, School or Temple – all my designs have maintained their regional architectural character, yet have used the latest materials and technology has been inculcated within the design. And this is what has given me many landmark projects - from the first-ever Revolving Restaurant – Ambassador Hotel, Mumbai, India’s first ever Health Spa & Body Rejuvenation Centre designed for World Resorts at Golden Palm Resorts in Bangalore; the First Multiplex-Mall in the country - Fame Adlabs at Citimall, Andheri in Mumbai, which was a trendsetter for all other multiplexes that followed. The country’s first fast-track I.T. Building was designed, executed and handed over to Morgan & Stanley of USA. The first Semiconductor Plant - Meltron Semiconductors at Nashik - an Indo-French collaboration; India’s first Gold-graded Township for HP-Mittal Energy Limited in Punjab - which also won the HUDCO Design Award for Green Architecture; India’s first Platinum-rated School – Cygnus World School at Vadodara in Gujarat; the Smart Tower at GIFT Smart City in Gujarat for State Bank of India; and so on.

My designs have surely made a difference in the Indian Architecture and I’m sure has added to a positive influence on the younger generation.