Bimal Patel (architect)
Bimal Hasmukh Patel | |
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Dr. Bimal Patel | |
| Born | 31 August 1961 |
| Occupations | Architect, Urban Planner, Academician |
| Parent(s) | Hasmukh Patel (father) Bhakti Patel (mother) |
| Relatives | Canna Patel (sister) |
| Awards | Aga Khan Award for Architecture (1992) Padma Shri |
| Practice | HCP Design Planning & Management Pvt. Ltd. |
| Buildings | Parliament House of India, Gujarat High Court |
| Projects | Central Vista Redevelopment Project, Sabarmati Riverfront, Kashi Vishwanath Dham |
Bimal Hasmukh Patel (born 31 August 1961) is an Indian architect, urban planner, and academic, based in Ahmedabad, India. With a career spanning over 35 years, he has made significant contributions to the fields of architecture, urban design, and urban planning through professional practice, academic leadership, and research in India. He served as the President of CEPT University, Ahmedabad, from July 2012 to January 2024, where he played a pivotal role in shaping architectural and planning education in India.
He is the Principal Architect and Managing Director of HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd., a multidisciplinary design, planning, and project management firm known for its work on major urban and institutional projects across India.
He is also the founder of the Environmental Planning Collaborative (EPC), a non-profit organization engaged in urban planning research and advocacy, with a focus on sustainable and inclusive urban development.
His research is focused on Land Use Planning, Real Estate Markets, Building Regulations, Land Management and Urban Planning History. He received the Padma Shri award for his contributions in the fields of Architecture and Planning in 2019.