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Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi was born in Pune, India, on August 26, 1927. Doshi’s career spans over six decades, during which he has melded the principles of modernism with his homeland’s rich cultural and traditional narratives. A disciple of Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, Doshi has been instrumental in shaping the architectural discourse in India and beyond. His contributions range from educational institutions and public buildings to residential complexes, each project imbued with a sensitivity to climate, context, and sustainability.
“Architecture is a backdrop for life.” – B.V. Doshi
In the early 1950s, Ahmedabad—a burgeoning hub of commerce and industry in post-independence India—commissioned one of modern architecture’s most influential figures, Le Corbusier, to design the Mill Owners’ Association Building….
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Sangath Office, the architectural studio of Pritzker Prize laureate Balkrishna Doshi in Ahmedabad, India, is more than a workspace—it is a manifesto of his design philosophy. Built-in 1981, Sangath embodies…
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The Institute of Indology, designed by Indian architect Balkrishna V. Doshi, is a seminal example of modern Indian architecture’s deep engagement with its cultural roots. Completed in 1962 in Ahmedabad,…
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The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), designed by B.V. Doshi, a Pritzker Prize-winning architect renowned for his contributions to Indian architecture, was completed in 1983. It is an educational…
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Completed in 1974, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, better known as IIM Ahmedabad or simply IIMA, is a management institute located in Ahmedabad, India. The old campus was designed…
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