2023 · 2024 · 2025
GRIHA Exemplary Performance Awards
Three years running: 1st Runner-up for Renewable Energy Utilization (2023), 2nd Runner-up for Passive Architecture Design (2024) and Special Mention for Energy Management Design (2025).
Recognition
Recognised for green, inclusive and enduring design
National awards, GRIHA honours and green-building ratings, landmark occasions, and public buildings across Bihar.
Apollo Ispat Super Speciality Hospital, Rourkela
Conferred by
GRIHA CouncilExemplary Performance Awards, 2023, 2024 and 2025
Government of IndiaNational Award, presented by the President, 2014
UPNEDA, Govt. of Uttar PradeshState Energy Conservation Award, 2017
State Pollution Control Board, OdishaPollution Control Appreciation Award, 2022
Awards
Awards and honours
2024
Architect’s WOW Award
Exemplary Excellence in Urban Planning and Township Projects, at the Architecture Reconnect Summit, Lucknow, presented by Global Business Reconnect.
ARCH-EN DESIGN
2024
Smart Design Conclave & Awards, Lucknow
Masterstroke Award to Ar. Ashok Kumar, for integrity, creativity and long dedication to the profession; and the Healthcare award (Interiors) to Ar. Annkit Kummar and Ar. Sakshi Mathur.
9th edition, October 2024
GRIHA
2024
GRIHA Exemplary Performance Award
1st Runner-up for Site Management During Construction.
Government Medical College, Dhemaji, Assam
SPCB
2022
Pollution Control Appreciation Award
Health Care Unit category, from the State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, to the hospital for its sewage and effluent treatment, water reuse and rainwater harvesting.
2021
LPS Excellence Award
Citation of Honour for exemplary contribution in the field of Engineering & Architecture, from the Lucknow Public Charitable Trust and News18 Uttar Pradesh–Uttarakhand.
Ar. Ashok Kumar
2021
Rethinking The Future Global Architecture & Design Awards
First Award, Healthcare & Wellness (Built).
2017
Uttar Pradesh State Energy Conservation Award
Third Prize, Architect sector, from the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), the state’s nodal agency for energy conservation.
ARCH-EN DESIGN, Lucknow
2016
Rethinking The Future Design Awards
First Award, Institutional (Unbuilt).
2014
National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Presented by the President of India for the barrier-free campus designed by ARCH-EN DESIGN.
Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow →
2nd Prize
2006
National Architectural Design Competition, Govt. of Bihar
Second Prize.
ATI & SIRD, Gaya
Competitions
Design competitions won
| Year | Competition | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Design competition for the redevelopment of Rajasthan House | Rajasthan House, New Delhi | Winning design |
| 2016 | International design competition, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with VernerJohnson (Boston) | National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi | Winning design |
| 2007 | National competition | National Institute of Technology, Rourkela | Winning design, two phases |
| 2006 | National Architectural Design Competition, Govt. of Bihar | ATI & SIRD, Gaya | Second Prize |
| 2001 | National competition, IIT Kanpur | Visiting faculty housing, IIT Kanpur | Winning design |
| 2002 | International competition, Moradabad Development Authority | New Moradabad Township master plan | Winning design |
| — | Architectural competition, Management Development Institute | MDI Gurgaon, postgraduate hostel | Winning design |
| — | Three-stage national competition, Govt. of Jharkhand | 500-bed Sadar Hospital, Ranchi | Winning design |
People
Personal honours
Ar. Ashok Kumar
Founder & Principal
Awards
- 2024Masterstroke AwardSmart Design Conclave & Awards, Lucknow
- 2021LPS Excellence Award, Engineering & ArchitectureLucknow Public Charitable Trust and News18
- —Honour for Achievement AwardAce Architect
- 1983Two Gold MedalsIIT Roorkee: best overall performance and best thesis
Appointments
- Member, Syndicate, IIT RoorkeeAppointed by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh
- Member, Board of StudiesBIT Mesra, Ranchi
- Panel MemberCouncil of Architecture
- FellowIndian Institute of Architects; Indian Institute of Interior Designers
Ar. Annkit Kummar
Vice President, Design & Planning
Awards
- 2024Healthcare award (Interiors)Smart Design Conclave & Awards, with Ar. Sakshi Mathur
- 2021RTF First Award, Healthcare & Wellness (Built)Design lead, Apollo Ispat Super Speciality Hospital
- 2016RTF First Award, Institutional (Unbuilt)Design lead, National Museum of Natural History
Ar. Sakshi Mathur
Vice President, Design & Planning
Awards
- 2024Healthcare award (Interiors)Smart Design Conclave & Awards, with Ar. Annkit Kummar
- 2021RTF First Award, Healthcare & Wellness (Built)Co-author, Apollo Ispat Super Speciality Hospital
Ar. Ashok Kumar
Talks, juries and panels
| Date | Event | Organised by | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2024 | Design Debate, Lucknow edition: “Monumental vs Inclusive Architecture” | Architect and Interiors India (ITP Media) | Honoured panellist |
| 19 Jul 2024 | Architecture Reconnect Summit, Lucknow | Global Business Reconnect | Speaker |
| 2023 | WADE Asia Awards | WADE Asia | Jury |
| 16 Sep 2023 | JK Cement Power Seminar, Lucknow | JK Cement, with the Lucknow Architects Association | Keynote speaker |
| 6 Apr 2023 | CXO Talk Show: “Future of Energy Efficient Architecture” | Amity School of Architecture & Planning, Lucknow | Panellist |
| 2022 | WADE Asia Awards, celebrating women-led development in architecture, interiors, art and construction | WADE Asia | Jury |
| 2022 | Lucknow Architecture Festival (LAF) | Lucknow Architects Association | Key contributor |
| 29 Jan 2021 | “Post Independence Sustainable Architecture”, Lucknow | Prism Johnson, with the Lucknow Architects Association | Honoured speaker |
| 6 Apr 2019 | The Talk of Town, nationwide talk series on architecture and design, Lucknow | Surfaces Reporter | Speaker |
| — | “Green Building Design & Innovative Construction Technology” | Prism Johnson | Speaker |
| — | NASA Zonal Convention, Zone 4, 67th year (“Punaruthaan”) | National Association of Students of Architecture; Faculty of Architecture & Planning, AKTU | Contributor |
| — | “Chickankari”, Synthesis, IIID 50th anniversary | Indian Institute of Interior Designers, Lucknow Regional Chapter | Honoured |
Publications
Published work
| Issue | Journal | Feature | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov–Dec 2001 | Architecture + Design, Vol. XVIII No. 6 | A+D Spectrum Architecture Awards (dedicated to the memory of J.A. Stein): Habitat Award entry | Ministers’ Residences, Lucknow |
| Jul–Aug 2000 | Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects, Vol. 65 Issue 07 | Works by Ar. Ashok Kumar | Ministers’ Residences, Mandi Housing and the Alok Dalmia Residence, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow |
| Mar–Apr 1998 | Architecture + Design, Vol. XV No. 2: “Lucknow: A Profile” | Cover and feature | Kisan Mandi Bhawan, Lucknow, with the Mandi Parishad building (1995) in the essay “Post Independence Architecture” |
Green buildings
Rated for sustainability
★★★★★GRIHA 5-starIncome Tax Office, Bhopal
★★★★GRIHA 4-starApollo Ispat Super Speciality Hospital, Rourkela
★★★GRIHA 3-starAtal Cancer Care Centre, Ambala
★★★GRIHA 3-starIndian Institute of Skills, Kanpur
★★★GRIHA 3-starMaa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur
★★★GRIHA 3-starAtal Residential School, Ayodhya
IGBCGreen HomesYEIDA Affordable Housing, Sector 22D (pre-certified)Landmark occasions
Foundation stones and openings
21 Apr 2026Tribal Museum and Command and Control Centre, Rourkela One, inaugurated by the President of India
17 Jan 2026Foundation stones of the Integrated Court Complexes at Amethi and Mahoba laid by the Chief Justice of India
15 Jan 2026Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Kolkata, inaugurated by the Union Culture Minister
22 Aug 2025Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Muzaffarpur, inaugurated by the Prime Minister
Aug 2025Government Medical College, Singrauli, inaugurated by the Union Health Minister
22 May 2025Govardhan and Govindgarh stations, redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, inaugurated by the Prime Minister
17 May 2025Multi-Modal Hub, Patna, inaugurated
11 Apr 2025Foundation stone of the Unity Mall, Varanasi, laid by the Prime Minister
10 Jan 2025Foundation stone of the 200-bed Super Speciality Hospital, Kanke, Ranchi, laid by the Union Minister of Coal and Mines
27 Sep 2023Foundation stone of the Annexe Building, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, laid by the President of India
23 Sep 2023Atal Residential Schools at Lucknow and Ayodhya inaugurated by the Prime Minister
27 Jul 2023Foundation stones of the Government Medical Colleges at Karauli, Sawai Madhopur and Bundi laid by the Prime Minister
29 May 2023Foundation stone of the new Rajasthan House, New Delhi, laid by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan- 9 May 2022Atal Cancer Care Centre, Ambala, inaugurated by J.P. Nadda
- 2 Dec 2021Foundation stone of Maa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur, laid by the Union Home Minister
26 Oct 2021Foundation stone of the Veerangana Avantibai Mahila PAC Battalion, Badaun, laid by the Union Finance Minister
20 Oct 2021Foundation stone of the Government Medical College & Hospital, Kushinagar, laid by the Prime Minister
21 Mar 2021Apollo Ispat Super Speciality Hospital, Rourkela, dedicated to the nation by the President of India- 4 Mar 2021Foundation stone of the Indian Institute of Skills, Kanpur, laid by the Prime Minister; inaugurated 21 Feb 2024
4 Feb 2020Foundation stone of the UNESCO MGIEP campus, New Delhi, laid by the UNESCO Director-General and the Union Education Minister
25 Dec 2019Foundation stone of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University laid by the Prime Minister
25 Oct 2018Referral Hospital for the Central Armed Police Forces, Greater Noida, inaugurated by the Union Home Minister
20 Aug 2017National Investigation Agency office and residential premises, Lucknow, inaugurated by the Union Home Minister
Bihar
Public buildings for Bihar
From a national design competition prize at Gaya to courts, state offices, a museum, a transport hub, medical colleges and a cancer hospital, much of our work has been for the people of Bihar, supported by our office in Patna.
- 2006
- Second Prize, National Architectural Design Competition, Govt. of Bihar, for ATI & SIRD, Gaya
- 17 May 2025
- Multi-Modal Hub, Patna, inaugurated
- 2023
- Telhara Museum completed; Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Muzaffarpur, in use
Multi-Modal HubPatnaInaugurated 17 May 2025Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research CentreMuzaffarpurInaugurated 2025
Telhara MuseumTelhara, NalandaCompleted January 2023
Judges’ Enclave, GardanibaghPatna
Videsh BhawanPatna
Sinchai BhawanPatna
Puratatva BhawanPatna
Patliputra Sports ComplexPatna
Patna Municipal Corporation HeadquartersPatna
Government Medical College & Hospital, SitamarhiSitamarhi
Government Medical College & Hospital, SiwanSiwan
Mahatma Gandhi Central UniversityMotihariIn design