Virendra K Girdhar

Architect Virendra K. Girdhar states that he does not have a theory of design but a philosophy – a process. His process / philosophy is not confined to a single idea but is evolved for each project based on the users inputs and needs (real and perceived) each problem is looked at as a new one, something that has never been done before. His work cannot be classified into a style, or type of architecture. His architecture has modern space planning combined with a traditional/vernacular flavour, honesty of material but is not cold, they are functional but also take into account the feelings of people in them, it is modern design but also responsive to the environment. The one consistent element that threads through his work is the use of courtyard. He believes in no isms and says that isms make us a slave of an idea. His unique principle of combining efficiency, economy, environmental vitality and the feelings of the end users is evident in his work.