Concept Note:
Shivalik Curv is designed as a symbol of modernity and innovation within Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT City), India's first operational Greenfield smart city. Rising 120 meters with its fluid, rotational form, this office tower is a unique architectural landmark that reflects the evolving identity of India's first operational Greenfield smart city. The building’s dynamic geometry, where each of the 32 floors shifts by one degree, creates a sense of movement that mirrors the progressive nature of the finance and technology sectors. Designed to integrate with the surrounding urban landscape, the tower’s curved lines and cohesive public spaces foster interaction and collaboration. Its distinct visual identity, enriched with artistic sculptures and landscaping, establishes Shivalik Curv as a statement of ambition, sustainability, and urban sophistication, aligning with the visionary aspirations of GIFT City.

Design Features:
Shivalik Curv is designed to harmoniously blend artistry with scientific principles. The 120-meter-tall office tower, with its dynamic and fluid massing, creates a unique silhouette echoing the movement of life. Each of the 32 floors rotates by one degree from the center, contributing to the building’s distinctive identity and capturing captivating vistas as one ascends. The façade elements further emphasize the rotating form. This also serves a functional purpose by maximizing natural light penetration into the office spaces, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and enhancing occupant comfort. The flexibility of the floor plans ensures the building can accommodate a wide range of tenants, from emerging startups to established financial institutions, allowing businesses to customize their spaces according to their operational requirements.

The design emphasizes the integration of architecture and landscape, with curved lines extending into the surrounding public plaza and drop-off driveway, creating a cohesive visual language. A sculpture at the focal point of the driveway enhances this sense of movement and fluidity, complementing the building’s contemporary aesthetic.

The green terrace on the third level, which opens into a 107-meter atrium, is a central feature, connecting the office spaces and enhancing user interactions. The atrium’s east and north-east orientation ensures natural light throughout the day, while the rooftop terrace, comprising a restaurant and amenities, boasts of panoramic views of the GIFT City skyline and Sabarmati River.

Structurally, the building’s form is supported by a simple yet effective system, with the service core acting as a backbone to the exoskeleton-like frame. The integration of sustainable features, such as energy-efficient cooling, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting, ensures that Shivalik Curv not only meets, but exceeds modern standards of environmental responsibility and user comfort.

Sustainability Interventions:
Shivalik Curv aligns with GIFT City’s vision of sustainability, incorporating several environmentally conscious interventions. The building features an energy-efficient cooling system designed to minimize operational energy consumption, along with solar panels that contribute to the site’s renewable energy generation. Rainwater harvesting systems are integrated to reduce water consumption, while the design encourages natural daylighting to decrease reliance on artificial lighting. The green terrace not only provides a space for user interaction but also enhances the building’s thermal performance, contributing to its overall energy efficiency. These sustainable strategies are integral to reducing the environmental footprint of Shivalik Curv, setting new benchmarks for sustainable architecture in urban office developments.

2024

Built Area (m2/ ft2): 86570 m2 / 931832 ft2
Project Location: Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Program / Use / Building Function: Office, Corporate, Commercial, Mix-Used

Firms & Consultant:
Architect Firms - INI Design Studio
Landscape Designer – INI Design Studio
Structure Engineers - SETU Infrastructure
MEPF Consultants - Aashir Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Atomep Enteam Private Limited
Environment and Sustainability Consultants - Saavy Greens
Project Management Company - JLL Group
Façade Consultant - Facade Engineering Services (FES)

Jayesh Hariyani, Bhrugu Gangadia, Jaydeep Patel, Jinkal Panchal, Jadav Shambhu, Dhruv Prajapati, Harmeet Kaur, Mangilal Prajapati, Apoorva Patel