IIM Bangalore
1. Architect
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) campus was designed by renowned Indian architect B. V. Doshi, one of India’s most influential modernist architects and a recipient of the Pritzker Prize. His design combines modern institutional architecture with traditional Indian spatial concepts.
2. Location 
IIM Bangalore is located on Bannerghatta Road, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, approximately 8 km from the city centre. The campus occupies about 100 acres in a well-established urban area of Bengaluru.
3. Design
The campus is characterized by a distinctive system of exposed brick walls, stone surfaces, courtyards, pergolas, colonnades and shaded walkways. Doshi drew inspiration from traditional Indian architecture, particularly the idea of interconnected courtyards and streets. The buildings are arranged as a network rather than as isolated blocks, creating a strong sense of movement and interaction. Lush vegetation, filtered light and framed views soften the monumental brick architecture.
4. Significance
IIM Bangalore is considered an important landmark of contemporary Indian institutional architecture. The campus demonstrates how modern architecture can respond to India’s climate, culture and traditional spatial principles. It has also become an iconic representation of Bengaluru’s educational and intellectual identity. The campus received recognition for its architectural significance and continues to be widely studied by architecture students and professionals.
5. Sustainability
The design incorporates several passive environmental strategies. Courtyards, shaded corridors, vegetation, deep overhangs and pergolas help reduce direct solar heat gain and improve natural ventilation. The extensive landscape provides shade and creates a cooler microclimate. The use of durable local brick and stone also gives the buildings thermal mass and reduces dependence on highly processed finishes. Overall, the campus demonstrates how climate-responsive planning and traditional Indian architectural principles can contribute to sustainable institutional design.
