Canna Hasmukh Patel is an Indian architect and interior designer based in Ahmedabad.[1] Patel is also a visiting faculty at CEPT University and also works as a guide for the various architecture students at CEPT.[2][3] Detailing and integration of art in her interiors and architecture are trademarks of her work.[4][5][6][7][8] Patel firmly believes in simplicity and a holistic link between Interiors & Architecture.[9]
Canna Hasmukh Patel | |
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| Born | India |
| Alma mater | CEPT University, Ahmedabad University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation(s) | Interior designer, architect, educator, author |
| Parent(s) | Bhakti Patel, Hasmukh Patel |
| Practice | HCP Interior Design Pvt. Ltd. |
| Projects | Interiors of New Parliament Building
Interiors of Vice President's Enclave Interiors of Common Central Secretariat |
| Parent | Hasmukh Patel |
| Relatives | Bimal Patel (brother) |
Early life and career
editCanna was born to architect Hasmukh Patel and Bhakti Patel. She completed her bachelor's degree at CEPT University and Masters at University of California, Berkeley (U.S.). Canna is also the founder of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Ahmedabad chapter and also served as the chairperson for same.[10][11] Canna founded HCPID in 2006 and has been serving as the chairperson of the organization since.[1] HCPID has successfully completed projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Indore & Gujarat.[12] There is a distinctive Indian-ness in its works, which helps to render them timeless for the setting they occupy.[12] Patel's projects reflect a fine sensitivity to the Indian climate and social norms.[12]
In February 2015, she was appointed as a member of Academic Advisory Board for the School of Environment Design and Architecture at the Navrachana University. In her professional career of more 30 years, she has worked on more than 300 projects of varying scale. Canna is the interiors sub-consultant for the Prestigious Central Vista Project, and has designed interiors of the New Parliament Building, Common Central Secretariat and the Vice President's Enclave.[13]
Canna has recently launched her book Meaning is More: Interior Design for India.[14]
Notable works
edit- Alliance Francaise Ahmedabad[15]
- Chief Minister's office, Gandhinagar[16]
- Gujarat High Court[17]
- Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar[18]
- New Era Global School
- Sachivalay, Gandhinagar[7]
- Interiors of New Parliament Building[19]
- Interiors of Common central Secretariat[19]
- Interiors of Vice President's Enclave[19]
- Mosaic Artwork for Paldi Jalaram Mandir Underpass[19]
Awards and recognition
edit- National Merit Scholarship, Government of India - 1978[7]
- Listed at Hot 100 in 2018 by Architect and Interiors India Magazine[20]
- Women Achievers Awards by JSAF (2013)[10]
- Awarded for her contribution to the field of business by Business Women committee, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)[21]
- Part of Forbes India 'The Bold Club: India's Top 30 Architects’ (2021)[12]
- Listed at Hot 100 in 2024 by Architect and Interiors India Magazine[19]
Personal life
editCanna is married to an academic Mukesh Patel who also runs an art management company.[22] She is the sister of architect Bimal Patel.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b Desai, Madhavi (2019). Women Architects and Modernism in India Narratives and Contemporary Practices. Routledge India (18 April 2019). pp. 246–249. ISBN 978-0367177430.
- ^ "Expert voice - Open house". India Today. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "DSpace at CEPT University: Browsing DSpace". repository.cept.ac.in. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ Kale, Ridhi (19 June 2015). "The power of nine". India Today. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Interactive session with Ar. Canna Patel & dr. Bimal Patel".
- ^ "Design & Décor ⋆ insidereview". insidereview. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "ArchitectandInteriorsIndia". mags.itp.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Phulchhab epaper -Local to Global News". epaper.phulchhab.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Magic in the home!". The Times of India. 5 August 2007. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Meet The Jury | NDTV Design & Architecture Awards 2013". NDTV Design And Architecture Awards 2017. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Canna Patel Chairperson HCP Interior Design Pvt. Ltd". Realty Plus Magazine. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d "HCP Interior Design Pvt Ltd". www.forbesindia.com. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Emagazine | Emagazine Latest News, Updates, Reports and Analysis - Architect and Interiors India". Architect and Interiors India. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Canna Patel's book launch at CEPT University". The Indian Express. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Pereira, Nishita (7 April 2013). "Gujarat College: Alliance Francaise begins a new era in Ahmedabad". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Mural, Chief Minister's office, Gandhinagar". CraftCanvas. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ Prasad, Prakriti (1 June 2005). "Experiential designs". Business Standard India. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Traditional Wood Table - Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar by Ar.Canna Patel - Chairperson-HCP Interior Design Pvt Ltd, Ahmadabad". TheRoots.in for Professionals. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Emagazine | Emagazine Latest News, Updates, Reports and Analysis - Architect and Interiors India". Architect and Interiors India. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "HOT 100 - 2018". Archived from the original on 26 October 2020.
- ^ "11 women awarded for contribution to society". The Times of India. 9 March 2009. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "The art connection". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 November 2020.