Vision Statement

Christopher Charles Benninger Architects is a laboratory of exploration and experimentation. We search and research for solutions to our clients’ problems. We analyze the parameters and factors that define physical products which are affordable, durable, functional, ecological and beautiful.

As architects we bring to the context more than just these utilitarian goals…we seek the poetry in the place, the lyricism in the built-forms and the vibrancy in the inhabitants’ lives.

As an internationally known ‘design house’ Christopher Charles Benninger Architects create products ranging from capital cities and new towns; educational campuses and corporate headquarters; housing estates and complexes; hotels and resorts; down to the design of individual chairs and art works. The entire range of materiality plays a role in our search for beauty. In the end it is not the “things” that we design, but the transcendental experience of the people using them, looking at them, or just being in them which is the essence. For our studio, the good life exists just a step outside of materiality, in a mystic twilight zone, which we call architecture.

Our endeavor is to create an environment, ambiances or milieu, which enriches our clients’ lives and make living a meaningful experience.

The studio provides comprehensive professional services, including site analysis, site planning, campus planning, architectural designs, structural designs, services design [water, sewerage, electrical, storm drainage, fire fighting, PA systems, security systems, elevators, and air conditioning], working drawings, specifications, quantities, tender documents, contractor short-listing, tendering contracting and architectural supervision and project management.

What we can offer:

1. A national reputation for design excellence.
2. Experience in constructing projects on tight schedules.
3. Familiarity with local development authorities, town planning departments, Urban and rural planning bureaus.
4. Knowledge of India's construction industry and appropriate contractors.
5. A group of subsidiary consultants and engineers who are professional and efficient.
6. Experience in campus planning. Experience in designing on various land terrains such as mountainous regions, arid terrains, coastal area, and high altitude areas.
7. Ability to co-ordinate and synthesize teams of diverse consultants.
8. Transparency in expressing our professional opinions in the interest of the work.

Achievements of the Studio:

The projects of the studio won the American Architects Award for Excellence in Design this year, sponsored by Business Week and Architectural Record; the Designer of the Year Award (in India); the Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects Award, Architect of the Year Award (Commendation in India) and others.

The designs of the studio have been published in Mimar (UK); Spacio e Societa (Italy); Ekistics (Greece); Habitat International (UK); Cities (UK); Architectural Record (USA); Business Week (USA); A I Architect (USA); ZOO (U.K.); Design Digest; Architecture plus Design; Inside Outside and the Indian Architect and Builder; Sunday Review, Times of India and many others.