Contextuality, innovative technologies across projects and a sustainable approach are some of the keywords associated with the stellar work of Architect Dikshu C.Kukreja and CP Kukreja Architects (CPKA) is one of the world’s largest architecture and urban design practices with offices in India, Vietnam, Japan and the USA.
His passion for architecture and design is evident in the design-based talk series. Besides, the ‘CP Kukreja Foundation for Design Excellence’ supports design students from architecture and allied disciplines to develop innovative ideas and solutions to address critical urban challenges. Also an avid writer, he has co-authored the book, ‘Five Decades of India’s Built Environment’. This is not all! Dikshu will soon be seen in the show on WION, titled, A Tale of Two Cities. For the show, he will be travelling around the world to engage with global leaders, discussing local and urban issues and finding solutions to them.
The India Pavilion at the Dubai Expo, which was selected amongst the ‘Top 3 Pavilions’ at the World Expo Awards by the US-based Exhibitor Magazine, besides being known for its kinetic façade comprising 600 individual blocks that rotate and form interesting visual compositions throughout the day, and the Vallabh Bhawan Extension in Bhopal that reimagines Madhya Pradesh’s State Secretariat as the crowning jewel of the city are two completed projects that the firm is proud of.
Ongoing Projects:
- India International Convention Centre (IICC), New Delhi
- East Delhi Hub, Karkardooma, New Delhi
