Perceptive Ideas Consulting designs Vanijya Bhawan, a landmark of modern heritage architecture, for the Ministry of Commerce, using construction technologies, including steel structures and post-tensioned slabs.
Vanijya Bhawan, located at 16A Akbar Road on the iconic C-Hexagon in New Delhi, is a prestigious complex. A remarkable blend of advanced, modern engineering plans and cultural heritage, it is one of the most prominent government infrastructure development projects. Functionally, Vanijya Bhawan houses the offices of the Ministers of Commerce and Industry, the Secretary’s office, and accommodates 1800 to 2000 officers.
Vanijya Bhawan represents our commitment to deliver structural engineering plans within a framework of national heritage. We applied a techno-commercial approach to ensure functionality, longevity and sustainability to maintain the architectural dignity of this project.
Ajay Gupta
Principal Consultant and Founder, Perceptive Ideas Consulting
The modern steel structural framework is integrated with traditional façade treatments to ensure both structural efficiency and architectural harmony. The project incorporates composite columns to enhance load-bearing capacity and optimise performance. The expansive and efficient floor layouts were possible after utilising shallow depth post-tensioned (PT) beams for structural flexibility. Large-span cantilever projections and a prominent cantilevered canopy create open, column-free spaces, elevating functionality and spatial experience. To enhance performance and durability, modern construction technologies, including steel structures and post-tensioned slabs, were used.
