Jaalis and Terrace Gardens are a Leitmotif That Distinguishes IMK Architects Structures

Date: 28 January 2022.

IMK Architects is one of the top architects in Mumbai. The firm is known for its socially responsive and substantial architectural designs.

According to IMK Architects, architecture has to be functional and at the same time easy on the eyes. In India, architects have a rich heritage to draw on, and IMK Architects as a firm have been greatly influenced by Moghul architecture and Urdu poetry – since both impart a distinctive, softness, characteristic, and identity. The firm has tried to add that softness and edge to all its designs.

Also, the façade has an immediate impact on how the building is perceived. In this, the use of the jaali, simple arches, and terraces has aided IMK Architects a lot. Jaalis, or latticework, serve a very important function as well. They provide a screen to ensure cross ventilation and maximum light while cutting off glare, heat, and even the onslaught of rain. It also lowers the temperatures inside the building. Another integral dimension of ensuring softness was through incorporating gardens within the structure. Mr. I M Kadri grew up overlooking fields. Even in Jamia University (Delhi), where he completed his education, there were a lot of open spaces. Mr. Kadri was convinced that creating areas for plants would enhance the urban living experience. Hence, Mr. Kadri conceived a step approach and introduced gardens in varied ways – through cascading balconies, tiered terraces, and others.

Notable projects by IMK Architects are:

Brighton, Mumbai, 1959
Islam Gymkhana, Mumbai, 1963
Shivsagar Estate, Mumbai, 1967
Jeevan Manek for the Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd, Mumbai, 1968
Otters Club, Mumbai, 1973
Happy Home School for the Blind, Mumbai, 1971
Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur, 1972
Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Goa, 1973
Taj Coromandel for Oriental Hotels Ltd, Chennai, 1974
CEAT Mahal, Mumbai, 1974
Hoechst House, Mumbai, 1975
Swapnalok, Mumbai, 1978
Taj Mahal (Mansingh) Hotel, New Delhi, 1979
Kashmir University Projects, Srinagar, 1980
Nehru Centre, Mumbai, 1982
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, 1982
Taj Krishna Palace, Hyderabad, 1984
Tata Fertilizers Ltd, Babrala, 1984
Kowloon Mosque, Hong Kong, 1984
The Oberoi Hotel, Bangalore 1986 &1996
Haj House, Mumbai 1987
Haveli House, Mumbai 1989
Sahyadri Guest House, Mumbai 1991
Owaisi Teaching Hospital, Hyderabad 1996
Sona College of Technology, Salem 1997
Breach Candy Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai 1998
National Judicial Academy, Bhopal 2005
Ramada Hotel, Dubai 2006

Now that you have the list of projects, ensure you get in touch with IMK Architects if at all you are looking for a resort architect, hotel architect, healthcare architect, residential architect or an education architect in India.