Exploring the Works of Architect Prem Nath: A Journey Through Indian Architecture
Prem Nath is an Indian architect with a wide spectrum of work. He is a founder & Principal Architect at Prem Nath & Associates He shines brightly in the world of architecture. His imaginations always interact with practicality. He works with forward thinking designs & unswerving commitments to superior quality. He is known as trailblazer in architecture field.
Ar. Prem Nath is an Iconic Indian architect with a wide spectrum of work, also The Most Admired Architect in India. He was awarded IIA Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal in 2019.
Early life
Prem Nath was born on June 6, 1941. He completed his schooling in Delhi.Later he started working with an engineering firm where he used to take blueprints for draughtsmen.
There he developed his interest in the field of architecture and enrolled himself in a graduate diploma program at Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
After completing his diploma with highest honours from Sir J. J. College of Architecture in 1965, he started his career as an interior designer and used to work hard for 18โ20 hours a day. He holds qualifications as chartered engineer, certified value & real estate appraiser. He also serves as adviser in real estate investment & FDI.
Career
He was invited by J.A. Stein to work with him but he preferred to stay in Mumbai and opened his own firm Prem Nath & Associates in 1967. Since 1967, Prem Nath Associates (PNA) has evolved into โcomplete design organizationโ with offices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad & New Delhi.
His expertise is in high-end residential designs, High-rise towers, designer homes & residential townships. ย He is a member of the American Society Of interior designers and a fellow of the institution of Engineers (India) Charted Engineers.
He has won the Architect of the year award in 1996 from Accommodation Times, the International Award if Architectural practices in 2005 from Actualidad, Spain.
He is known for taking some leading initiatives such as:
- Indiaโs first Revolving Restaurant โ Ambassador Hotel, Mumbai.
- Indiaโs first Platinum Rated School campus โ Cygnus World School in Vadodara, Gujarat.
- Indiaโs first Multiplex-Mall โ Fame Adlabs at Citimall, Andheri, Mumbai designed for Ajmera Group
- In 2000s, Indiaโs first green rated township, HMEL Punjab.
His career is truly remarkable. From modest beginning, he has emerged as a pioneering figure in the industry. He was driven by his passion for design & unwavering commitment to excellence.
He believes in working closely with clients to grasp their visions & requirements. It earned him a reputation for delivering result.
He aims to craft structures that are aesthetically pleasing, eco-friendly & resilient for long term.
Membership and Certification
- Fellow of Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
- Ex-president of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID)
- ASID (American Society Of Interior Designers) certification
- Member, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Member, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Projects
Some of his Notable Projects are listed below:
- Golden Palm Resort, Bangalore
- HMEL Township, Bhatinda
- Cygnus World School, Gujarat
- Celebrity Homes
- Bhakti Park, Residential Complex, Mumbai
Awards
- โIndiaโs Most Admired Architects โ 2021: by Golden Aims
- โIndiaโs Top Architect Award 2020โ โ by Construction World Architect & Builder Awards
- โIIA Gold Medal 2019โ โ Indiaโs Top Architectural award
- โLife Time Achievement Award 2020โ by Reality+ INEX Awards, Mumbai
- Awarded with โ Archid-Lifetime Achievement Award 2019โณ by Archid, Mumbai.
- Bestowed with โDNA Sir J.J. Architecture Awardโ18โ by Sir J.J. College of Architecture.
- Design Legend Award by Society Interiors 2015
- HUDCO Design Award 2015 for Green Architecture
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