Jan 13, 2020
New Parliament with 900 seats to be ready by 2024 polls, will have a triangular shape - The Print
Jyoti Malhotra from The Print interviews Dr. Bimal Patel about the New Delhi Central Vista Project
Jan 12, 2020
The new 'New Delhi' - Indian Express
‘There’s nothing we are doing that Lutyens wouldn’t have. It’s radical, but doesn’t rupture with past’: Dr Bimal Patel
In a detailed presentation and interview, Dr Bimal Patel, architect and urban planner, whose Gujarat-based firm is redeveloping the Capital’s Central Vista, shares the blueprint and objectives of the coveted project.
Jan 11, 2020
60 Minutes with Dr. Bimal Patel - The Hindu
‘Whatever is built must reinforce the character Lutyens imagined’ The architect selected to redevelop Delhi’s Central Vista explains how the plan will preserve heritage buildings and not disrupt the existing layout.
Aug 24, 2019
'Modern Heritage' at the Frame Conclave held in Goa - STIR World
"STIR attends the Frame Conclave as a Media Partner, to uncover three days of discussions around 'Modern Heritage' and the architectural legacy of post-independent India...A series of insightful talks were presented by Bimal Patel, Rohit Mehndiratta and Vandini Mehta, Sanjay Kanvinde, presenting their respective fathers’ works and its prominence to the time they were built, all having individually published books on them as second generation architects."
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Aug 15, 2019
Highway to Heaven - Fortune India
"A unique project in Varanasi is pushing for modern development in the heartland of Indian antiquity. It may well become a model for historic precincts in the country as India develops economically... Though no concrete plans are yet available, a walk-through created by Gujarat-based architecture firm HCP Design outlines a pilgrim centre, public utilities such as toilets, a library, cafes, and a museum."
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Aug 02, 2019
CEPT Excellence Awards, 2019
Bobby Desai, Director of Design at HCP, addressed the students and faculty at the CEPT Excellence Awards ceremony on August 2, 2019. He is a member of the Board of Review at CEPT University and the Chair of the selection panel for the CEPT Excellence Awards 2019. The awards recognize and celebrate excellence in student work across the faculties of Architecture, Design and Planning Faculties.
Jul 26, 2019
To create more collective public space in Mumbai, BMC studying new models of redevelopment - Indian Express
"The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is studying a new redevelopment model for Mumbai to create more collective public space...Bimal Patel, an Ahmedabad-based architect and urbanist, made a presentation to a gathering of architects, independent town planning experts and BMC chief Parveen Pardeshi, about a redevelopment model that could be implemented in the financial capital to free up space over time."
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Mar 24, 2019
Varanasi, by design: Vishwanath Dham and the politics of change - The Hindu
"PM Modi recently inaugurated Vishwanath Dham, a project to redevelop areas around the Vishwanath temple and provide upgraded amenities to pilgrims...it appears that the project is by far the most extensive attempt to intervene in the urban setting and historical landscape of the city. Bimal Patel, architect and urbanist, and head of HCP Design Consultants, who is in charge of the project, thinks there is more to the project than just the past."
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Mar 02, 2019
PCMC will rejuvenate Pavana and Indrayani - Pune Mirror
"The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) will start rejuvenation of the Pavana and Indrayani rivers under the River Rejuvenation Project with an aim to transform the rivers into an asset for the residents of the area. The project is in concept and master planning stage at present. The first stage of the project would deal with pollution, and beautification of the rivers would be done at the final stage."
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Feb 15, 2019
Gujarat firm to work on town planning schemes - Times Of India
"The civic body has appointed a private consultant from Ahmedabad to develop 12 town planning schemes. HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Limited will develop schemes at Thergaon, Chikhali, Chinchwad, Charholi, Ravet, Kiwale, Punawale, Tathawade, Mamurdi, Dudulgaon, Moshi and Borhawadi."
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Feb 04, 2019
The 6 Padma - Indian Express
"On the eve of Republic Day this year, President of India conferred the Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian awards, to 112 people from various disciplines. Out of the 94 Padma Shri awardees, six were from Gujarat. The Indian Express profiles the six personalities — including HCP Director Dr. Bimal Patel." Read full article
Jan 31, 2019
Pune municipal corporation takes city back to the future - Hindustan Times, Pune
"Following in the footsteps of Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to execute town planning (TP) schemes in the city and its peripheral areas. Ahmedabad-based architect Bimal Patel, who was recently conferred Padma Shri, visited the Pune Municipal Corporation on January 30 and gave a presentation about town planning schemes and how it is beneficial for the city’s development and proper future planning."
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Jan 27, 2019
Death of Architecture, Ahmedabad
HCP Director Bimal Patel and Director of Design Bobby Desai were speakers at the talks organized as part of the national travelling exhibition titled Death of Architecture.
Jan 26, 2019
6 from Gujarat get Padma Awards - Ahmedabad Mirror
"On the eve of Republic Day, 112 Padma Awards were declared by the Government of India. Total 94 persons got the Padma Shri Award out of which 6 are from Gujarat, including architect Bimal Patel."
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Nov 24, 2018
How one Indian city cracked the problem of urban spread - The Economist
"It is hardly surprising that most Indian cities are so messy, says Bimal Patel, an architect and planner who is president of cept University in Ahmedabad. When European and American cities were swelling quickly, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, they were surrounded by large farms that could be turned into fully-formed suburbs."
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Aug 30, 2018
Nag river to get a facelift with Rs 1,064 cr aid from Japan - The Hitavada
"Noted architect firm of Ahmedabad-- HCP Design and Planning Management Limited --has prepared a concept plan of rejuvenation of Nag River." Read full article
Aug 13, 2018
Pune riverfront development project awaits environment ministry’s nod - Hindustan Times
"The Ahmedabad based HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd. Prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Riverfront Development work of Mula, Mutha & Mula - Mutha Rivers in Pune. Same company is also consultant for this project which will help the PMC to get nod from central government and other agencies."
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Jul 05, 2018
Road widening to eat into IIM-A’s iconic campus - DNA
"In 2016, the institute had announced major expansion by appointing Bimal Patel as the master architect, and eventually roping in Montreal-based Arcop Group and RMA Architects along with Patel's HCP."
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May 10, 2018
10 top global firms in the fray for Musi riverfront makeover - Times Of India
"Designers like Turenscape of China, Eco System Design of US, Henning Larsen of Denmark, Wow Design Studio of Singapore, Arup International, UK-India, Space Matters and Snohetta, Norway-India, Surbana Jurong, Singapore-India, Hafeez Contractor, Mumbai, HCP Design in Ahmedabad and Anagram Architects of Delhi have come forward to change the very look of the Musi for the entire 57km river corridor and the Puranapul-Chaderghat stretch as well."
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Apr 25, 2018
Pavana, Indrayani to get new lease of life - Hindustan Times
"PCMC plans to implement the river development project for Pavana and Indrayani rivers in Pimpri-Chinchwad on the lines of the Sabarmati river development project in Gujarat.The civic body allotted a tender to HCP Design, Planning And Management firm, which has the experience of working for the Sabarmati river development project."
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Feb 12, 2018
Mumbai's 'last big' hope lies in docklands' inclusive revival - Reuters
"It was a trip few Mumbai residents had made before - to a smelly dock on murky waters in the city’s southern tip, to see colorful art installations inspired by the fishing community, the city’s original residents...Two decades on, the docklands redevelopment offers perhaps the last chance for a more sustainable and inclusive future for residents in the space-starved city, home to some of the priciest real estate in the world, experts say. 'It is absolutely essential that we get it right this time - this is the last big chance to seriously tackle the challenges that Mumbai faces,' said Bimal Patel, urban planner and president of CEPT University in Ahmedabad." Read full article
Feb 09, 2018
NMC to regularize illegal houses in Smart City area - Times of India
"Explaining the Smart City project, Ramnath Sonawane said, "We will provide you world class basic amenities and enable you to get civic services through information technology." Ganesh Ahire of NMC's consultant HCP gave a detailed presentation on the project. NMC zone chairman Dipak Wadibhasme demanded that a post office, digital library and police station be started in the area." Read full article
Feb 03, 2018
After three years delay, Aji riverfront project gets rolling - Times of India
"The most crucial impediment in execution of the Rs 1,181 crore Aji Riverfront Project, which was stuck since last three years, got a green signal on Thursday. The state cabinet approved to transfer the land from irrigation department to the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC)....Project consultant — Ahmedabad-based HCP Design Planning and Management Private Limited — has suggested renovation of the old railway bridge, which comes in the route of the riverfront." Read full article
Jan 18, 2018
Poor urban planning to blame for pricey housing and expanding slums, experts say - Reuters
"The market will happily serve the poor if regulators allow it, with basic health and safety guidelines and fewer limits,” said Bimal Patel..." Read Full Article
Jan 06, 2018
Pune's footpaths get a welcome makeover: Hindustan Times
"Following the guidelines of Urban Street Design, PMC has taken up projects to provide wider footpaths, cycle tracks and walkwaysin the city with JM road as the first in the plan...PMC has empanelled four architecture and urban design firms – IBI Group Inc, HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd, OasisDesigns Inc and Design & Planning Counsel towards redesigning the 100km network". Read full article
Dec 20, 2017
AMC to give CG Road a facelift - Times Of India
"After almost three decades, the famed Chimanlal Girdharlal Road — Ahmedabad’s boulevard, is all set to go on to the urban planner’s drafting board again. In August 1984, HCP was asked by the AMC to redesign CG Road to increase its efficiency and make it safer. Back then, the street was planned to accommodate parking for 400 cars and 1,200 scooters, and with a 22-foot wide two-lane road and about 14-foot wide pedestrian facility with local vehicle accessibility." Read full article
Oct 12, 2017
Looking for sustainability through Urban Planning and Design - a talk at Alliance Francaise, Ahmedabad
A talk about sustainability was organized by Alliance Francaise (Ahmedabad) as part of a series called 'Decoding Cities'. Dr Bimal Patel and Bobby Desai, both directors at HCP were speakers at this event.
Sep 01, 2017
Work on two new riverfront roads to begin soon - Times Of India
"The Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has decided to begin work on the second phase, which extends from Powerhouse, Sabarmati on western banks and Dufnala on the eastern bank of the river. The second phase will go up to Indira Bridge." Read full article
Aug 13, 2017
No sale deeds of unauthorized plots in smart city area in Nagpur - ET Realty
"SPV chief executive officer Ramnath Sonawane told TOI that NSSCDCL took a decision to restrict sale deeds of unauthorized layout and sub-division of land in ABD region. 'Large chunk of land is falling in no development zone and agriculture zone in ABD region. The Ahmedabad-based HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd, which is preparing draft of town planning scheme for the SPV, informed us about selling of plots in the ABD region by few owners...'" Read full article
Aug 05, 2017
NMC gets powers of proposed Smart City areas from NIT - Times Of India
"In a big push to proposed Smart City Project, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has got powers as planning authority of mouza Pardi, Punapur, Bharatwada and Bhandewadi — covering almost half of East Nagpur — from the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT). Ahmedabad-based HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd, appointed to prepare draft of town planning scheme, and global agency Grant Thornton India LLP, as project management unit (PMU), will prepare detailed project report of works to be undertaken in the areas." Read full article
Jul 20, 2017
Grandiose plans to develop Sakhamuru Park in capital - The Hindu
"In a review meeting called by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the CRDA projects at the Secretariat on Wednesday, the Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) submitted conceptual designs prepared by the Ahmedabad-based HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd. for the Sakhamuru Park." Read full article
Jul 20, 2017
Mega amusement park to come up - The Hans India
"As part of CRDA weekly review meeting at the Secretariat, Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) gave a presentation on Sakhamuru Regional Park to the Chief Minister. The park has been designed by HCP Design, Planning and Management, Ahmedabad. Reviewing the ADC proposal, the Chief Minister asked the officials to change the name to one that will be dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi". Read full article
Jul 11, 2017
Soon, barrage on Tapi near Rundh-Magdalla - Times Of India
"Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) plans to develop a riverfront on the downstream of Tapi river and a barrage near Magdalla to make reservoir with 16 million cubic metre (MCM) capacity. Water and power consultancy services limited (WAPCOS) is working as a consultant for the barrage and preparing hydraulic design whereas HCP Design Consultants that prepared design for Ahmedabad riverfront and is designing riverfronts in Vadodara and Pune has been hired as consultant for the 10-km Tapi riverfront." Read full article
Jul 05, 2017
PMC ready with Rs 2,618 crore river beautification plan - Indian Express
"Ahmedabad-based HPC Design, Planning and Management Pvt Ltd and city-based Center for Development Studies and Activities presented a tentative draft plan of the ambitious river development and beautification project to the civic standing committee. The project covers both side of 44-km of river stretch passing through the city — including 22.2-km stretch of Mula, 10.4-km stretch of Mutha and 11.8-km stretch of Mula-Mutha river." Read full article
Jun 03, 2017
What Gujarat’s Been Getting Right For 75 Years And Whether There’s Hope For Mumbai - Bloomberg Quint
In an interview with Menaka Doshi, Dr Bimal Patel explains what cities need to do to get their streets in order. Read full article
May 18, 2017
Once a dry river, Sabarmati may now garner Rs 6,000 cr for hotels, malls - Business Standard
"The banks of the Sabarmati, which flows through the city, will soon boast of a skyline of hotels, malls and corporate offices. With the Gujarat Cabinet approving volumetric building by-laws and auction for plots as part of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development project, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) expects Rs 6,000 crore from sales." Read full article
May 04, 2017
Riverfront to extend 21 km more in phase II of the project - DNA
"In the second phase of the project, the state has decided to develop the riverfront along the Shahibaug Dafnala to Indira Bridge stretch." Read full article
Apr 13, 2017
Fortnight of Festivities To Lead up to Gujarat Day
"The main attraction will be a five-day celebration (April 24-28) on Sabarmati Riverfront like food and flea market, night kite flying, laser show, night marathon and music festivals." Read full larticle
Apr 07, 2017
Online auction of riverfront building space - Times Of India
"For the first time, the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) will be conducting online auctions of volumetric land footprints of two buildings on the Riverfront. The online platform for the Riverfront auction is being developed by TCS." Read full article
Mar 28, 2017
Maximum City - Times Of India
"Here is a stunning bird's-eye view from atop the 19 storeyed VS Hospital building on the Sabarmati Riverfront. The building is the tallest in the city". See full article
Mar 16, 2017
New IIM-A gates to bridge campuses - Times Of India
"IIM-A authori ties said that the en trance to the old campus would be shifted to the point where the flyover begins. Similarly , the entrance to the new IIM-A campus would be shifted to the end of the flyover near Vastrapur village. The flyover would then effectively become the bridge between the two IIM-A campuses. Professor Ashish Nanda, the director of IIM-A, said: “Both entrances will be changed in the sec ond phase of the IIM-A expansion plan.Then the bridge will actually become a nice way to go from one entry way to the other." Read full article
Nov 30, 2016
Architecture firm that designed Sabarmati riverfront to draw plans for eastern waterfront - Hindustan Times
"Taking a step closer towards opening up the city’s eastern waterfront, the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) on Tuesday finalised an architect to draw up a master plan for 500 hectares between Wadala and Ferry Wharf and is looking to be appointed as a special planning authority for the area. The MbPT in its board meeting decided to appoint Ahmedabad-based HCP Design, Pricewater Cooper and Unity Consultancy to design Mumbai’s eastern waterfront..." Read full article
Nov 29, 2016
Gujarat firm to design Mumbai Port land project - The Hindu
"The proposed development of Mumbai’s eastern seafront has moved a step ahead with the Board of Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) on Tuesday appointing a consortium led by HCP Design, Planning & Management, Ahmedabad, as the consultant for the master planning of the project."
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Nov 26, 2016
Mumbai will get its own Marina Bay - The Sunday Guardian
"Mumbai’s eastern coast, a huge chunk of prime land which was locked under the ownership of Mumbai Port Trust till now, will now be open for development. The 860-acre plot is probably the largest chunk of land opened up for development in the already space-crunched city...The architects who will design this eastern waterfront are the same who have designed Gujarat’s Sabarmati waterfront. HCP Design, Planning and Management Private Ltd, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Unity Consultants Pvt Ltd, have won the prestigious bid to develop the entire eastern coastline of Mumbai."
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Nov 24, 2016
Ahmedabad consortium may bag eastern waterfront design work - DNA
"A consortium led by Ahmedabad-based HCP Design, Planning and Management on Wednesday emerged as the lowest bidder for preparing a detailed master plan for the development of Mumbai's eastern waterfront. The Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) is looking to tap the immense potential for having a waterfront site akin to New York City, Singapore or Hong Kong, for which it had floated bids seeking concept ideas." Read full article
Nov 07, 2015
Sabarmati Dream Merchants Pitch for Mula-Mutha makeover - Pune Mirror
"The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) Sabarmati dreams have finally begun to take seed, with the company that had helmed the riverfront project in Ahmedabad preparing a special presentation for a similar endeavour at the banks of the homegrown Mula-Mutha river. HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt Limited, which has successfully implemented the Sabarmati Riverfront project from planning to execution, has shown interest in collaborating with the civic body to give the city's lifeline a much-needed makeover." Read full article
Apr 24, 2015
The Ahmedabad leg of Green Turf forum
Hosted by Samsung, the Ahmedabad leg of Green Turf saw participation of many renowned architects. including HCP's Director of Design Bobby Desai.
Dec 11, 2014
Nerolac EarthMatters Convention – Ahmedabad, 2014
Nerolac 'EarthMatters' in association with Indian Arcihitect & Builder (IA&B) saw an evening with over 90 architects in Ahmedabad. The attempt was to speak about sustainability not as a speciality but as a prerequisite of all actions, with a special address to design, innovation & sustenance. Bobby Desai was a panelist at this event.
Oct 01, 2014
8 firms in fray to design AUDA’s ‘sky-high’ dream - Indian Express
"Around eight architectural and design firms, including one from the city, have been empanelled last week by the AUDA (Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority) to design its ambitious 22-storeyed building on Ashram road. AUDA’s new building that will house its offices may be among the first few high-rises in the Central Business District area earmarked for vertical development in Ahmedabad’s new Development Plan (2013-2021) prepared by the urban body last year." Read full article