IM KADRI ARCHITECTS - Key Persons

B. Arch

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B.D. Manager
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Barindra Unde

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General Manager - Contracts and Commercial

Dayanand Palav

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Support Staff Member
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Mr. I.M. Kadri

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Director
Partner & Principal Architect B.E. ( Civil )
Principal Architect of I.M.Kadri Architects

Mr. I.M. Kadri, Founder, Partner and Principal Architect of I.M.Kadri Architects successfully established his Architectural practice in Mumbai in 1960. Through a career spanning over five decades, Mr. I.M. Kadri has had an unrivalled commitment to professional aesthetics, competence and utility for his creations. As an Architect he has left his imprint on landmark buildings in several important cities of India, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Tajkistan and other places. These include hospitals (from 50 to 500 beds), five star hotels, educational institutions, college campuses, industrial townships and also a film city. One creation of Mr. Kadri earned him an entry into the Guiness Book of Records - the world's highest stained glass mural, 135 feet tall, at the Ramada hotel, Dubai. Each design and construction of Mr. Kadri has a philosophy behind it - ultimately merging the building into the background and capturing the ethos and the ambience of the site. He places great emphasis on landscaping for all his buildings, giving each one a mark of distinction. Recognized as one of the most innovative Architects internationally, he has been bestowed with several personal and professional honors for his contribution to the field. His work brought him listings in "Who's Who in the World" and "Men of Achievements" (of International Bio-graphical Centre, Cambridge, U.K). He was also awarded a citation in 1993 as an Outstanding Architectural Engineer by the Institution of Engineers (India). He won the Best Design Award at the International Competition for the Kowloon Mosque in Hong Kong. Mr. Kadri was one of 17 architects world-wide invited to the Convention of World Architects held in Isfahan in 1970. He has also been a member of the Joint Committee on tall Building, Lehigh University, U S A (under UNESCO). Apart from pursuing architectural excellence, equally strong, has been Mr.Kadri's keen involvement in social welfare activities, housing the under-privileged sections of society and administrative experience. He has been nominated by the Prime Minister of India as advisor in the Committee for the Exhibition on Islamic Heritage for the Centenary Celebrations of Hijri Era. He is honorary architect to the Government of Maharashtra, member of the High Power Steering Group for Slums and Dilapidated Houses in Mumbai, the Advisory Committee on Management and Development of Borivali National Park, General Secretary of Nehru Centre, Executive Committee member of Bombay Metropolitan Region Development Authority, and a former Chairman of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

Mr. Rahul Kadri

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Director
Partner & Principal Architect M.U.P.
Principal Architect & Partner at I.M.Kadri Architects

Mr. Rahul Kadri is Principal Architect & Partner at I.M.Kadri Architects. Mr. Rahul Kadri spent his formative years amidst lush landscapes exploring the forests of the Kumaon Himalayas while studying at Sherwood College, Nainital. This early relationship with nature infused within him with a deep passion to create buildings & spaces, which are in harmony with its natural context. He completed his diploma in architecture from the Academy Of Architecture, Mumbai and went on pursue his master's degree in Urban Planning from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1988). He assumed directorship of Kadri Consultants Pvt. Ltd in 1995 and since then has designed & executed several architecture & town planning projects under his leadership. He has designed townships for Tata's, Jindal's & Reliance, Hotels & Resorts for Taj & Club Mahindra, College Campuses for Symbiosis & The Supreme Court Of India and more. Over the years he has honed his skill & passion to create places where people and nature thrive. Apart from his engagement with architecture Mr. Rahul Kadri has been actively involved in proposals for the effective development of open spaces in Mumbai. Mr. Kadri is a Trustee of Save The Children India - an organization committed to the cause of the education of the least privileged children in India Founded in 1957, IMK Architects is an Architectural, Urban Planning and Interior Design firm based out of Mumbai and Bengaluru. Over the last 50 years we have stood by our aim to do extraordinary work, and are committed to take this legacy forward in future Our design philosophy is based on Biophilic Architecture. Our focus and commitment is to provide designs, which are site sensitive and emphasize on being in harmony with nature. We ensure designs provide vibrant and warm spaces, which are socially responsive where people thrive and activities flourish. Our collaboration with the client is much deeper to develop the project brief and carries forward till the execution of the project. We are constantly questioning our belief and strive to make our buildings serve the users beyond their expectations. Led by a core team of experienced Architects the firm follows a rigorous design process to achieve their goals. The firm expertise's in various segments ranging from Healthcare, Hospitality, Educational Campuses, Institutions, Self Redevelopment, Residential Townships and more. We also undertake Engineering Co-ordination, Tender Documentation and provide Site Supervision. Reputed Engineering firms associate with us for preparation of Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Air-conditioning, Environmental Control and Landscaping Designs.