2024 Winner
Category - Architecture - Public & Institutional Building
Deepak Maurya & P. Maurya
Accurate & Associates Infra Pvt. Ltd.
With over 34 years of experience, Accurate & Associates (AA Infra Pvt. Ltd.) is a leading firm in architecture, construction, and project management, known for delivering sustainable, cost-effective design solutions. Headquartered in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, the firm serves both public and private sectors across residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional, and industrial projects.
Driven by a climate-responsive and eco-friendly approach, the firm integrates architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape planning, and MEP services to provide end-to-end solutions. Their design-build model ensures a single point of accountability and seamless execution.
Led by Er. P. Maurya and Ar. Deepak Maurya, the team is committed to sustainable innovation, combining local expertise with global standards to create spaces that are efficient, resilient, and contextually grounded.
Area: 302950 sq ft
Located in Haridwar, this senior secondary school draws deeply from India’s architectural legacy to offer students not just infrastructure, but an immersive learning environment steeped in cultural, spiritual, and ecological consciousness.
Bridging the Past and the Future
The client brief called for a space that could harmoniously blend the spiritual ethos of the ancient Gurukul system with the functionality of modern education. Beyond classrooms, labs, and libraries, the campus includes a Yagya Shala, hostel blocks, administrative areas, staff residences, and lush green zones for reflection, learning, and social interaction.
The architectural language is directly inspired by the grandeur of Nalanda and Takshila—echoing the cultural richness of ancient Indian learning centers. The result is a self-sustaining, spiritually resonant campus that provides an environment for holistic development.
Design Inspired by the Gupta Empire
The design of the campus pays homage to the Gupta period’s architectural excellence, an era revered for its art, structure, and harmony. Think temple-inspired structures, intricately carved pillars, domes, and decorated archways—blended seamlessly with natural materials like red Lakha and Dholpur sandstone for both beauty and contextual relevance.
The design balances symmetry, proportion, and materiality, integrating climate-responsive strategies like open verandas, cavity walls, and long shading eaves to ensure thermal comfort and energy efficiency. Each element serves a dual purpose: respecting heritage and ensuring sustainability.
Design Process: Where History Meets Ecology
The process began with a deep study of historical Indian architecture and culminated in a layout that maximizes natural light, ventilation, and passive cooling. From topographic analysis to climatic responsiveness, every decision contributes to reducing environmental impact while enhancing well-being.
The campus layout features interconnected academic and residential blocks, centered around a multipurpose mess area that doubles as a hub for yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice—ensuring function meets philosophy.
Why Patanjali Kanya Gurukulam Stood Out at VOX Architecture Ideas 2024
This project was recognized at VOX Architecture Ideas 2024 for its cultural sensitivity, sustainable innovation, and architectural storytelling. It exemplifies how heritage-inspired design can shape modern educational environments that are not just spaces—but experiences.
Are You Ready to Build What the Future Will Remember?
The VOX Architecture Ideas 2025 competition is now open!
Celebrating built work that inspires change, VOX is India’s premier live design platform—honoring projects that are innovative, sustainable, and culturally meaningful. From public spaces to private residences, and from institutional design to hospitality—this is your opportunity to share your story with the world.
🏆 This year’s special highlight? A Mercedes-Benz grand prize in the ‘VOX Ceilings as a Design Statement’ category!
Choose from 10+ competition categories tailored for built work across all typologies.
🔗 Register now to be a part of India’s most celebrated design stage.
Inspire us like we (hopefully) inspired you –
