Ar. Amit Khanna
Design Principal
Amit Khanna Design Associates (AKDA)
About Ar. Amit Khanna
Amit Khanna is the Founder and Design Principal at Amit Khanna Design Associates (AKDA), a New Delhi–based multidisciplinary practice established in 2004. He leads the studio’s overall design vision and strategic direction, overseeing work that integrates architecture, construction, interior design, furniture, lighting, and product design. A Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects (FIIA), Khanna also works as an educator at his alma mater (SPA Delhi), an architectural photographer, and a published author focusing on the transformation of cities.
Academic Qualifications
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M.Sc. in Sustainable Urban Development — University of Oxford, UK
Honors: Moira Barrie Award, Kellogg Scholar -
B.Arch — School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), New Delhi (Graduated 2002)
Design Philosophy
AKDA’s approach centers on making regional specificity, sustainability, and suitable materiality intrinsic to the architectural process. Every project and object undergoes rigorous scrutiny and exactitude, resulting in award-winning and globally recognized structures.
Honors & Recognition
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Forbes India (2023): Featured in The Bold Club: The Design Next Gen Top 30 Under 45
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Architect and Interiors India / A&B (Jan 2019): Top 50 Architects of India
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Kohler Bold Design Awards (Dec 2018): Commendation (Mumbai)
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Global Book Publication (Dec 2018): Featured in Young Visionaries
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FuturArc Green Leadership Award (Jun 2017): Recipient (Singapore)
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All India Stone Architectural Awards (Feb 2017): National Prize for Use of Stone, awarded by the Minister of Industries, Rajasthan (Jaipur)
Speaking Engagements, Panels, Jury & Exhibitions
2023–2024
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iDAC EXPO (2024): Panelist
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Index Plus IFJ (2024): Round Table Panelist
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FOAID (2023): Jury Member, Architecture Ideas Competition
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PechaKucha 20×20 (2023): Speaker
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BW Future of Design Summit & Awards – 4th Edition (2023): Speaker (Talk with Rahul Kadri)
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Dialogues Sculpting Stone (2023): Stone Panel Exhibitor
2019–2020
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NITCO Talk (2020): Panelist
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SAIP India (2020): Panelist
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GEM Sustainability in Building Standards (Jan 2020): Panelist
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World Infrastructure Congress (Oct 2019): Speaker (Mumbai)
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Realty+ Conclave (Sep 2019): Speaker (New Delhi)
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Smart Cities India National Conference (May 2019): Speaker
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Greha / India Habitat Centre (Feb 2019): Speaker (New Delhi)
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IndiaDesign ID Symposium (Feb 2019): Speaker (New Delhi)
2017–2018
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Festival of Architecture & Interior Design (Sep 2018): Speaker (New Delhi)
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Talk of the Town (Jun 2018): Speaker (New Delhi)
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Smart Cities India National Conference (May 2018): Speaker (New Delhi)
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World of Fenestration (Feb 2018): Speaker (New Delhi)
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Integrated Township Summit (Jun 2017): Keynote Speaker (Mumbai)
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Smart Cities India National Conference (May 2017): Speaker (New Delhi)
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Lateral Design Talks (Jan 2017): Keynote Speaker (Hyderabad)
