Project
Surat Municipal Corporation High Rise Office Campus

Category 
Best Project of Public Building or Facility

About the project (provided by the applicant)
The SMC Tower is an iconic, 27-story complex designed to consolidate various municipal departments into a single, efficient entity. Located along major roads & metro line, this tallest administrative building of India, features a podium with public services like a reception, auditorium & media room, with break-out spaces & amenities for relaxation & collaboration. Twin towers offer modern office spaces with panoramic views, all oriented to maximize daylight while minimizing heat exposure. The building employs dry cladding terracotta wall system with rain-screens, pergolas & ample landscape. Passive & active climate –responsive strategies like solar shading, fins with low-E glass, operable windows, daylight sensors, solar PVs, central cooling & rain-water harvesting help in attaining the highest sustainability standards. Using smart technologies, earthquake resistance & accessible design, it aims for net-zero energy use & providing a secure, functional environment for staff & visitors.

Location
Surat, Gujarat, India

Project design year
2022

Project website
https://www.inidesignstudio.com/portfolio/smc-high-rise-office-tower/

Extra visual materials
https://shorturl.at/U3YGK

Applicant
INI Design Studio is a multidisciplinary firm, offering comprehensive services in architecture, engineering, urban design, landscape, sustainability, interiors, research & art. With over 350 professionals, INI has completed 800+ projects across India & beyond & has been honoured with multiple awards. At the core of INI's philosophy are the 'I’s' — Inquiry, Imagination, Innovation, Inspiration & Inclusiveness — fostering an innovative, collaborative culture that advances global sustainability goals.

Author of the project
INI Design Studio

Customer
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)

Other participants
Project Team: Jayesh Hariyani, Saumil Mevada, Nikul Shah, Harsh Goel, Pranav Kumar, Rahil Shah, Amit Mehta
Interior Design: INI Design Studio
Landscape Consultant: INI Design Studio
Collaborators: CBM Engineers, Maple Consultants

Status of the project
Under construction

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