1.1. FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

Sunando Dasgupta made his own path in contemporary Indian Architecture gaining in notoriety within his native State and pan India and emerging as a brand Architect for National Science Cities and State level Science Museums and Centers.

He is the only Architect in India to have designed two Iconic Science City projects apart from several other State and District level Science Centers

Born in 1959 in Asansol in the State of West Bengal , he studied in Kolkata and received his degree in Bachelor of Architecture from Bengal Engineering College in 1981. He worked under many reputed Architects in Delhi ,in his early years before starting his own firm in 1991,in Delhi.

His career took a sudden upswing when an eminent bench of Juries selected him to Design A Science Museum amidst the lush green hills and forests of Western Ghats in India , near Mangalore .

His project underlines many characteristics of Sunando's other works, particularly his obsession for immaculate space planning, his uncanny ability to juxtapose systems and style with ease and clarity , his deep respect towards vernacular and stark simplicity of forms .

He emphasizes " Buildings are just an extension of the natural habitat and must emerge from the surrounding and not impose on the surroundings "

Through his projects and his thoughts Sunando Dasgupta has created a unique place for himself in the arena of Contemporary Architecture in India.