architecture
Ministry of External Affairs Housing
A housing society for MEA officials envisioned as an Art Deco landmark — breaking free from monotony to create residences of rhythm, character, and timeless elegance.
PROJECT DETAILS
KG Marg, New Delhi
2024
Ministry of External Affairs
36 months
10 team members
PROJECT OVERVIEW
MEA Housing is a residential society for officials of India's Ministry of External Affairs, conceived as a modern reinterpretation of Art Deco — not only as an aesthetic, but as a design ethos. The architecture employs bold geometries, dynamic façades, and stone finishes that create rhythm without falling into the monotony of repetitive balcony patterns typical of mass housing. Interiors extend this language of refinement, with lobbies finished in bespoke Italian marble, gold-toned metal accents, and sophisticated lighting.
PROJECT GALLERY
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGES
- Creating Art Deco design for government housing
- Breaking monotony in mass housing design
- Integrating modern amenities with classical aesthetics
SOLUTIONS
- Used Art Deco principles to create rhythm and character
- Designed dynamic façades that avoid repetitive patterns
- Integrated modern systems while maintaining aesthetic integrity
PROJECT IMPACT
Will create a landmark government housing project that sets new standards for residential design while serving the needs of MEA officials.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Structural System
Reinforced Concrete Frame with Masonry Infill
Facade Material
Gwalior Stone with Art Deco Motifs
HVAC System
Central Air Conditioning with Individual Controls
MATERIALS
Gwalior stoneItalian marbleStone texture paintCeramic tiles claddingZellige tilesSolar panelsAluminium powder-coated windowsConcrete paversGFRC JaaliGwalior stone JaaliEpoxy flooring
TAGS
residentialgovernmentart-decolandmark
AWARDS
Government Architecture Excellence 2024
COLLABORATORS
Government Consultants
Art Deco Specialists
