Established in 2011, Akshaya Jain & Associates (AJA) is a leading Architecture firm rolling out prominent consultancy services in architecture, urban design, planning, interior design, and construction management. Its aesthetically pleasant and functionally suitable solutions backed by a one-of-its-kind design approach perfectly meet the requirements of every project with utmost excellence. With consistent efforts and contribution to the architecture space, the firm has attained an ISO 9001:2008 certification for its Quality Control measures. AJA is a registered firm under the GoI’s MSME program and has successfully designed projects across India, Nepal, China, Malaysia, and Seychelles.
For AJA, the past years have been a span of challenges to surpass and milestones to achieve. Its exemplary focus and thought-provoking attitude has helped it grow through leaps and bounds, irrespective of the scale of the projects. Aligning green architecture with the designs is what helps the firm to craft out competitive eco-friendly solutions for its clientele. Apart from executing master plan & urban design projects, today, the firm is handling projects worth INR 1,000 Cr, having a combined built-up area of around 2,000,000 sq. ft.
Meet the Dynamic Duo
Having four-and-a-half decade of professional experience, Akshaya Kumar Jain stands tall in being the Partner, whose works have been awarded for Excellence in Architecture by the Indian Institute of Architects. In 1986, he established a firm in partnership, which disrupted the industry for two-and-a-half decades. Later in 2011, he transferred all its running projects to AJA.
Akshaya has been an ex-faculty member of the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi and ex-visiting faculty of the Sushant School of Art & Architecture, Gurgaon. He has been an external jury member to various schools in New Delhi including Vastu Kala Academy and MBS School of Architecture. He also played a pivotal role as design consultant of the SPA New Delhi for their Residential Complex at Maharani Bagh, New Delhi.
Kshitij Jain (son) is the other Partner, graduated from SPA New Delhi in 2000 and joined an year later. Bringing in close to two-decades of experience in the field of Architecture, he has been instrumental in designing diversified buildings & large-scale projects. He is a certified Indian Green Building Council accredited professional and a member of Solar Energy Society of India. His take on the Net Zero building and energy efficiency measures can be truly acknowledged by his article on ‘Sustainability’ published by a renowned media publication in Bengaluru.
This Dynamic duo is registered with the Council of Architecture, India and Fellows of the Indian Institute of Architects. They are also Associate members of the American Institute of Architects and Life members of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers as well as the Eastern Regional Organization for Planning and Housing, Malaysia.
Projects Undertaken
Over the years, the firm has planned and designed various types of projects including, institutional, residential, embassies / chanceries, offices, commercial, industrial, recreational and religious complexes, both low and high rise, on flat as well as contoured sites. One of the projects designed by them was inaugurated by the former President of India, Smt Pratibha Patil in China. They again attained recognition when another project was inaugurated by the Hon’ble PM, Mr. Narendra Modi in Malaysia.
Few of its prestigious projects comprises of:
- Indian Chancery Complex at Kathmandu, Nepal, for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India
- IIT-Kanpur – Housing, hostels, research, academic, and public buildings
- IIT-Bhilai – Housing and associated buildings (466 apartments and other facilities)
- Indian-style Buddhist Temple at Luoyang, China
- Indian High Commission and residences at Victoria, Seychelles
- Institute of Bioresources & Sustainable Development at Imphal, Manipur – Laboratories, equipment facilities, seminar halls, 300 capacity auditorium, etc
- Torana Gateway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Embassy of Brazil at Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, for the Government of Brazil
- Civil Aviation Training Centre at Allahabad – Auditorium, technical laboratories, and hostels
- International Hotels Complex for DDA
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Cultural Complex, Lucknow
- Urban City Centre, Mohali
- World Class Skill Training Centre for Ernst & Young
- Posh residences in Shanti Niketan, Greater Kailash, etc.
The Big Picture
With cutting-edge software boosting Architectural designs for years, the new-age tech-enabled advancements are adding an extra plus to the current scenario. These improvements are providing tools which are empowering the architects to conceive the concepts in 3D. The integration of services with building structure which was planned and resolved in two dimensions earlier, is now visualized in real-time with the BIM technology. This has unlocked numerous opportunities for the architects to gain expertize in visualization as well as BIM.
Targeting the Market Effectively
AJA’s promptness in delivering quality services has been recognized by the industry, thereby enabling it to secure repeat projects from various clients such as MEA, IIT-Kanpur, Ernst & Young, etc. to name a few. Creativity and innovation are the cornerstones which has helped the firm to create a niche amongst the architect fraternity. Keeping up with times, it uses software like AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Lumion, etc. for its in-house practice. The firm rolls out internship programs to engage students from various architectural colleges and provide them with exposure of working on different aspects of actual projects beyond academics.
“With the Modi government continuing its second term, we hope the stability would bring a positive atmosphere for construction and business sectors. We also look forward to extend our services for more projects in India as well as in foreign countries,” said the duo, when asked about their future expansions.
