Prem Nath (June 6, 1941) is an Indian architect with a wide spectrum of work.
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| Born | 1941 (age 82–83) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Sir J.J. College of Architecture [1] |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Prem Nath and Associates |
| Buildings | Revolving restaurant at Ambassador Hotel-Mumbai, Celebrity Homes, Cygnus world school-Gujarat, Golden Plam, Bangalore |
Early life
editPrem Nath (June 6, 1941), Ar. Prem Nath is an Iconic Indian architect with a wide spectrum of work, also The Most Admired Architect in India. Awarded IIA Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal 2019, He completed his schooling in Delhi, and started working with an engineering firm where he used to take blueprints for draughtsmen. There he developed his interest in the field of architecture and enrolled himself in a graduate diploma program at Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai. After completing his diploma with highest honors from Sir J. J. College of Architecture in 1965, he started his career as an interior designer and used to work hard for 18–20 hours a day.[2]
Career
editHe was invited by J.A. Stein to work with him but he preferred to stay in Mumbai and opened his own firm Prem Nath & Associates in 1967.[citation needed] He is a member of the American Society Of interior designers and a fellow of the institution of Engineers (India) Charted Engineers. He has won the Architect of the year award in 1996 from Accommodation Times, the International Award if Architectural practices in 2005 from Actualidad, Spain.[3] He is known for taking some leading initiatives such as India's first Revolving Restaurant – Ambassador Hotel, Mumbai. India's first Platinum Rated School campus – Cygnus World School in Vadodara, Gujarat, India's first Multiplex-Mall – Fame Adlabs at Citimall, Andheri, Mumbai designed for Ajmera Group, in early 2000s, India's first green rated township, HMEL Punjab.[4]
Memberships and Certifications
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- Fellow of Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
- Ex-president of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID)[5]
- ASID (American Society Of Interior Designers) certification[6]
- Member, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Member, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Projects
editSome of the Notable Projects are listed below:
Awards
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- “India’s Most Admired Architects - 2021: by Golden Aims
- "India's Top Architect Award 2020" - by Construction World Architect & Builder Awards
- “IIA Gold Medal 2019” – India's Top Architectural award
- "Life Time Achievement Award 2020" by Reality+ INEX Awards, Mumbai
- Awarded with " Archid-Lifetime Achievement Award 2019" by Archid, Mumbai.
- Bestowed with "DNA Sir J.J. Architecture Award'18" by Sir J.J. College of Architecture.
- Design Legend Award by Society Interiors 2015
- HUDCO Design Award 2015 for Green Architecture;
Gallery
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First revolving restaurant at Ambassador Hotel, Mumbai -
Golden Palm Resorts, Bangalore -
Sky-Villas,Mumbai -
First Green rated Township,HMEL Bhatinda, Punjab
References
edit- ^ "Prem Nath instated as president of AAJJA". AAJJA.org. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Ar. Prem Nath, Principal Architect, M/s Prem Nath & Associates". MSG Architecture.
- ^ Shah, Dhwaj. Golden Hands. White Flag media & communications Ltd. pp. 151–166. ISBN 978-81-908789-0-6.
- ^ "Architect Prem Nath Founder & Principal Architect – Prem Nath and Associates". Reality Plus Mag. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Prem Nath's Journey From Rags To Riches". Forbes India. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ Pellam, John (1996). 100 Designer's Favorite Rooms (Third ed.). Baron's Who's Who. pp. 194–196. ISBN 1-882292-06-5.