HCP Design Planning and Management

HCP Design Planning and Management Welcome to HCP’s page. This accompanies our practice website www.hcp.co.in. Hasmukh C. Patel founded HCP in 1960.

Since then, HCP’s significant contribution to modern Indian architecture has been widely recognized. Together with Husmukh Patel and Dr. Bimal Patel, six experienced and talented Practice Directors lead a team of over 200 and provide world-class professional services in the following core areas:

• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Engineering Design
• Urban Design
• Urban Planning
• Cons

truction Management and
• Project Management. HCP creates spaces and environments to improve people's lives. We believe that architecture should reflect, and celebrate, human presence and aspiration. Architecture has the power to change places and situations for the better, by giving fresh meaning to culture, education, place, and commerce. Our buildings, public spaces and architectural innovations are embedded in thoroughly rational analysis of context, function, materiality, and environmental impact. We have received many national and international awards for our work, including The Aga Khan Award for Architecture and The Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Urban Design. For over five decades our approach has allowed us to make architecture that resonates with clients, users and critics.

The Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings in New Delhi house several key ministries and departments of the central ...
25/06/2025

The Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings in New Delhi house several key ministries and departments of the central government. Strategically located along the Kartavya Path, they form a vital component of the broader Central Vista Redevelopment Project.

A distinctive architectural feature of the three CCS buildings is their innovative courtyard canopy. This design incorporates twenty-three lenticular trusses spanning 40 metres across the shorter axis, supported by bracing trusses along the longer axis. The canopy consists of 264 perforated aluminium panels, each measuring 3m x 3m. They are designed to create a comfortable microclimate within the courtyard. These panels filter sunlight to produce a dappled effect, enable uninterrupted airflow, and allow rainwater to nourish the space below. Such conditions are ideal for supporting the growth of large trees, offering occupants a shaded, tranquil retreat during Delhi’s intense summer heat.

"In principle, I was unhappy that trees would be cut for the riverfront development plan. But when I visited the pilot s...
06/06/2025

"In principle, I was unhappy that trees would be cut for the riverfront development plan. But when I visited the pilot stretch, I saw that many trees were being planted. In ancient times, rivers had ghats, and this feels similar. I started visiting the riverside, at least twice a week, only after this project.”

-Koregaon Park resident Preksha Karmarkar, as reported by Hindustan Times on 4th June, 2025.

As various stretches of the Mula-Mutha riverfront development in Pune begin to take shape, residents have started to enthusiastically reclaim their connection to the river. The promenades and trails along the river have become a site for vibrant everyday life, with many commending the clean, shaded walkways lined with lush green canopies. This article by the Hindustan Times serves as a testament to HCP’s long-standing ethos behind riverfront development projects – to employ pragmatic, contextual and functional urban design as a means to create valuable public assets for the city and its residents.

For full article, please visit: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/amid-criticism-stretch-of-pune-riverfront-project-wins-praise-from-locals-101748981204995.html

The landscape team at HCP is leading the development of Phase 3 of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development in Ahmedabad. Th...
29/05/2025

The landscape team at HCP is leading the development of Phase 3 of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development in Ahmedabad. This phase extends the riverfront by 5 km, enhancing urban rejuvenation and environmental improvement.

Image 1: Phase 3 spans a total of 10 km along both the west and east embankments, featuring plazas, a lower promenade, and a 16-meter-wide designed forest zone, integrating nature with urban spaces.

Image 2: Concept sketches depict an organic, dense urban forest area. A modular design adapts and responds to varying contexts ensuring diverse spatial experiences and ease of ex*****on.

Image 3: Four modules with different tree and understory plant ratios are planned, incorporating shade-tolerant species for understory plants. Plans for two modules — the Dense Forest Module and the Sparse Forest Module — are shown here.

Image 4: Detailed isometric views show native species in the Dense Forest Module, promoting ecological richness and aesthetic harmony.

Image 5: The transition depicts a mature, flood-resilient forest area, supporting diverse flora and fauna. This creates a self-sustaining ecosystem, ultimately enhancing the user experience.

Phase 3 riverfront’s landscape design thoughtfully integrates adaptive planting strategies that respond to the site's microclimates, hydrology, and ecological context. This strategy bolsters the embankment's resilience and the area's existing biodiversity.

As part of our series featuring HCP’s early projects, we feature the Carmel Convent Hostel (1977).This modest hostel was...
29/05/2025

As part of our series featuring HCP’s early projects, we feature the Carmel Convent Hostel (1977).

This modest hostel was designed for a group of Carmelite Sisters invited to establish a school in the newly planned capital of Gandhinagar. Though simple and economical in its design, particular care was given to the lighting of the chapel, creating a serene and contemplative space.

Originally intended to be constructed in exposed brick and concrete, the building was later finished with plaster and paint, softening its appearance while retaining its essential character.

Weekly News5th – 11th May, 2025Projects this week:1. Aji Riverfront, Rajkot: Drone photograph2. IFSCA Headquarter, GIFT ...
14/05/2025

Weekly News
5th – 11th May, 2025

Projects this week:

1. Aji Riverfront, Rajkot: Drone photograph

2. IFSCA Headquarter, GIFT City: Model and site photograph

3. AES Hostels, Ahmedabad: Site photograph

4. AmulFed Dairy II, Rajkot: 3D model

5. Common Central Secretariat (CCS), New Delhi: Photographic documentation

6. Street Design, Mehsana: Proposed detail

7. AES Dining Block, Ahmedabad: Site photograph and rendered visualization

8. Amochhu Land Development and Township Project, Bhutan: Landscape design

9. Academic Block at IAR, Gandhinagar: Superimposed plan

10. PDEU Flyover, Gandhinagar: Site photograph

11. Godavari Riverfront, Nashik: AI rendered visualization

12. Jay Chemical Corporate House, Ahmedabad: Isometric section

13. AmulFed Dairy II, Rajkot: Superimposed digital model

14. AMCO Bank Extension, Ahmedabad: Isometric view

A primary school for children with special needs, Gautam and Gira Sarabhai’s Balghar was a historic contribution to the ...
14/05/2025

A primary school for children with special needs, Gautam and Gira Sarabhai’s Balghar was a historic contribution to the canon of 20th-century architecture in Ahmedabad. In 2015, HCP undertook the refurbishment of the building, addressing the need for expansion and improved facilities. The subsequent conservation process involved sensitive interventions that lent continuity with the simplicity of the building’s original design. An interesting element of the building was its central staircase – a fifty-year-old wooden dog-legged assembly featuring an ingenious structural system. The restoration process reinforced the structural integrity of the staircase while maintaining its unique detailing, form, and aesthetic quality.

Image 1 & 2: Balghar School, an institute for children with special needs and, a nursery that later evolved into a primary school.

Image 3: Conservation Process

01- The original wooden staircase was inspired by the staircases in Ahmedabad’s pol houses and had been functional since its construction in 1960.

02- The staircase is supported only at the slab levels by stringer beams, which support the mid-landing.

03- Adjoining walls needed to be pulled down and strengthened during the refurbishment. The staircase had to be carefully protected during this process.

04- Additional bracing was discretely introduced to strengthen the staircase.

Image 4: Photograph of the staircase during restoration.

Image 5 & 6: Photograph of the staircase after restoration.

Weekly News28th April - 4th May, 2025Projects this Week:AES Dining Block, Ahmedabad: Sectional perspectiveGodavari River...
07/05/2025

Weekly News
28th April - 4th May, 2025

Projects this Week:

AES Dining Block, Ahmedabad: Sectional perspective

Godavari Riverfront, Nashik: AI rendered visualisation

Publication on the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex

BIM-Integrated AR for AES Dining Block

Vrindavan Township: Landscape treatment

Government Hospital, Daman: Rendered visualisation

Website for HCPPM

IFSCA Headquarters, GIFT City: Section, elevation and site photograph

Mula-Mutha River Rejuvenation, Pune: Sketches

Academic Block at IAR, Gandhinagar: Sectional view

Weekly News 21st – 27th April, 2025 Projects this week: 1. AMCO Bank Extension, Ahmedabad: Superimposed line-out plan ...
01/05/2025

Weekly News
21st – 27th April, 2025



Projects this week:

1. AMCO Bank Extension, Ahmedabad: Superimposed line-out plan

2. Jampore Beachfront Development, Daman: Isometric view

3. Model for a Residence, Ahmedabad: Massing and zoning model

4. IFSCA Headquarters, GIFT City: South-west façade view

5. PDEU Highrise Hostels, Gandhinagar: Photographic documentation

6. AES Hostels, Ahmedabad: Phased development

7. Reinbasera Building, Civil Hospital: Site photograph

8. ANU Academic Block, Ahmedabad: Brick jaali construction

9. Gandhi Ashram Master Plan, Ahmedabad: Aerial view

10. TP Scheme Meeting, Bharuch-Ankleshwar: Owner’s meeting

11. Godavari Riverfront, Nashik: Rendered visualisation

12. PDEU Academic Block, Gandhinagar: Superimposed plan

Weekly News14th – 20th April, 2025Projects this week:1. AES Hostels, Ahmedabad: Layered animation2. Gandhi Ashram - Entr...
24/04/2025

Weekly News
14th – 20th April, 2025

Projects this week:

1. AES Hostels, Ahmedabad: Layered animation
2. Gandhi Ashram - Entrance Gate 1 - RTO: Rendered section
3. New Astral Head Office, Ahmedabad: Photograph of model
4. Vegetable Market Street Design, Silvassa: Vending unit design
5. Sunset Point, Saputara: Photographic documentation
6. Residential Project, Kadi: Design iterations through models
7. Khanvel Riverfront, Silvassa: Photographic documentation
8. Kalamkush Campus Development, Ahmedabad: Roof detail
9. Krupal Anand Club & Villas, Ahmedabad: Rendered visualisation
10. Visualisation of New Astral Office, Ahmedabad: Rendered visualisation

Our model-making studio at HCP is an invaluable asset, bringing designs to life beyond digital renderings. As architects...
19/04/2025

Our model-making studio at HCP is an invaluable asset, bringing designs to life beyond digital renderings. As architects and urbanists, we use physical models to explore spatial relationships, test proportions, and refine details with precision. A tangible model helps us assess form, light, and scale intuitively.

With our in-house studio, we can quickly prototype, experiment with materials, and make real-time adjustments, leading to refined, innovative solutions. Our in-house 3D printing facilities empower designers to swiftly transform ideas into precise physical models, streamlining design development and contributing to impactful client presentations. Models also enhance client engagement, clarifying complex ideas for better understanding and decision-making. Ultimately, our model-making studio elevates both design and presentations, making it an essential part of our process.

Weekly News7th – 13th April, 2025Projects this week:1. Godavari River, Nashik: Photographic documentation2. IFSCA Headqu...
18/04/2025

Weekly News
7th – 13th April, 2025

Projects this week:

1. Godavari River, Nashik: Photographic documentation

2. IFSCA Headquarters, GIFT City: Elevation detail and site photograph

3. Aji Riverfront Development, Rajkot: Photographic documentation

4. Godavari Riverfront, Nashik: Conservation masterplan

5. Street Development, Ahmedabad: Design proposal

6. AES Hostels Dining Block, Ahmedabad: Site photograph and visualisation

7. Mula-Mutha Riverfront Development, Pune: Site photograph

Weekly News31st March – 6th April, 2025Projects this week:ANU Academic Block, Ahmedabad: South elevation Newman Hall Ex...
10/04/2025

Weekly News
31st March – 6th April, 2025

Projects this week:

ANU Academic Block, Ahmedabad: South elevation

Newman Hall Extension, Ahmedabad: Exploded isometric view

IFSCA, GIFT City: Facade mock-up.

Gandhi Ashram Cafeteria & Shop, Ahmedabad: Site Progress

IFSCA, GIFT City: Site progress documentation

AmulFed Dairy II, Rajkot: Aerial view

Residential Project, Ahmedabad: Massing models

Manav Sadhna Restoration, Ahmedabad: Ongoing conservation work

AES Hostels, Ahmedabad: Courtyard student lounge

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