about-us
About Us

Founded by a coterie of visionary architects from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Associated Architects (AAPL) has evolved into a stalwart in the industry. After honing their craft with esteemed firms in Ahmedabad, the founders launched their practice, which has since burgeoned into a global entity. With a diverse team of 50 professionals, AAPL has successfully delivered more than 3000 projects across 117 cities and 5 countries, encompassing over 100 million sq ft of designed space. AAPL has evolved into a holistic partner, delivering integrated solutions that span the entire project lifecycle, from inception to realization.

At AAPL, our guiding philosophy is “Appropriate Architecture,” where every project is meticulously evaluated based on its unique requirements, including function, budget, scale, aesthetics, and user preferences. Underpinning our practice is a steadfast commitment to ethics, transparency, and fairness – a core principle that has defined our collaboration since inception.

At AAPL, design excellence is achieved through a harmonious convergence of philosophy and expertise. Our structural system integrates diverse professionals, fostering a culture of thoughtful refinement at every level, to deliver bespoke design solutions. Through an iterative process of massing and modeling, we refine our designs until we achieve a truly satisfactory outcome. We craft designs that are deeply rooted in their context, climate, and location.

AAPL’s multidisciplinary team of professionals, supported by cutting-edge technology and advanced software, ensures seamless project execution from concept to completion, driving efficiency and delivering results with precision and speed.

AAPL collaborates with renowned architects Ar. Nimish Patel and Ar. Parul Zaveri of ABHIKRAM & PANIKA, experts in heritage conservation, sustainable design, and urban planning. (www.abhikram.com). AAPL maintains a strategic partnership with apt architecture, led by co-founder Ar. Manish Pancholi, now based in Melbourne, Australia.

At AAPL, we’re committed to expanding our global presence, innovating sustainable design solutions, and delivering excellence through strategic partnerships, ultimately making a lasting impact on the built environment.

Our Founders

Team Member 1

Ar. Bhavik B. Nandi

Team Member 2

Ar. Mayank H. Ghedia

Team Member 3

Ar. Rizwan M. Kadri

Team Member 4

Ar. Vatsal C. Joshi

Philosophy

Our mantra at work is ‘Appropriate Architecture’. We at aapl evaluate each project according to its type, functional needs, budgets, size, aesthetic demands, inclination of user and other relevant parameters. We conceptualize each with references to climate, context, and location. This analysis is used to arrive at appropriate design decisions & appropriate construction solutions.

Design development is done by series of massing and modeling at various stages of project progress until a completely satisfactory result is achieved. We have always been committed to a fair ethical and transparent practice Right from the inception. This was one of the prime morals of getting together.

Design

Design at AAPL is a convergence of its philosophy and skills. Our convergent structural system brings together a team of professionals to a core of design excellence through a layer of thought filtering at every level. We, through a channelized management system and a design philosophy, arrive at an appropriate design solution with a refined process and professional skills.

Skills

We have an efficient and experienced team of professionals to handle a project in all aspects from concept to finish. The studio is well equipped with state of the art technology. We run on the latest and licensed softwares. Our efficient management helps us to put things on fast track and deliver desired results.

Team

Road map

Design at AAPL is a convergence of its philosophy and skills. Our convergent structural system brings together a team of professionals to a core of design excellence through a layer of thought filtering at every level. We, through a channelized management system and a design philosophy, arrive at an appropriate design solution with a refined process and professional skills.

Association

We, at AAPL are in association in projects with one of the prominent architects of India Ar. Nimish Patel & Ar. Parul Zaveri, who heads architectural practice ‘ABHIKRAM’ & ‘PANIKA’. Their practice ranges in the field of heritage, conservation, planning and urban design, leisure and recreation and institutional projects with focus on sustainability and traditional skills at all stages. For more details visit www.abhikram.com

Awards

  • 2011 Celebration of Architecture Awards – Best Architecture in Non-Residential Category, Shanti Business School, Ahmedabad
  • 2010 Construction Source India Award – Best Architecture Design Excellence
  • 1994 JIIA Award – Patan Clock Tower

Publications

  • Insite, Sept. 2015 shanti business school, westfield and aapl office
  • Inside outside, feb. 2012, shanti business school & own office aapl
  • Interior exterior, august 2011, profile of aapl
  • Insite, July 2011, aapl office
  • Insite , May 2009, residence of Mr. Amrish patel,ahmedabad
  • Interiors, Nov.2009, Interior of hospitals
  • Inside Outside, Sept. 2009, House by the tree Society
  • Yug Designers, Dec. 2005, Interior of hospitals

Membership

Council of architecture
Indian Institute of Architects
Indian Institute of Interior Designers
The Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers & Architects
Council of architecture
Indian Institute of Architects
Indian Institute of Interior Designers
The Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers & Architects
Council of architecture
Indian Institute of Architects
Indian Institute of Interior Designers
The Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers & Architects