Fact File
Location: New DelhiSite: 40 acres
Built-up area: 143,450 sqm
Client: Ministry of Defence, GoI
The 40-acre campus, designed to cater to the needs of 5600 personnel, has earthquake-resistant features, interactive corridors, optimised spaces, and efficient circulation areas. The campus also includes a common library, an internal courtyard for reflection, water features, disabled-friendly design, and a parking space for 3000 vehicles. The building boasts of smart workstations and a fully networked operations room that enhances communication and improves work efficiency. A grand atrium and a parade road provide a spectacular entrance to the building, emphasising its significance as an institution of power, courage, pride, and confidence.
We have taken inspiration for the Bhawan’s design from different elements that represent the courage and strength of our Army. We hope that the project will be an inspiration for future institutions of this scale and nature.
Dikshu Kukreja, Managing Principal, CP Kukreja Architects
CP Kukreja Architects won the bid for the project through a national design competition held earlier this year. The design was unveiled by the Defence Minister of India, Mr. Rajnath Singh, amidst senior army personnel at the South Block on 17th January 2022. The Sena Bhawan is designed to the scale of the United States’ Pentagon, with the state-of-the-art design envisioned as being Smart, Green, and Future Ready. S
Spread over a sprawling 40-acre site, the Bhawan is a G+7 storey main building that spans a vast built-up area of 143,450 sqm. The architectural form was inspired by the crest of the Indian Army, of two swords held together as a symbol of defence, with the four-headed Lion Capital depicting the four tenets of power, courage, pride, and confidence. Furthermore, as a homage to New Delhi’s North/South Block, the Thal Sena Bhawan has been planned with the East and West Wings to house the directorates as per their logistical requirements.
