INI Design Studio constructs twists Office tower inside Ahmedabad
INI Design Studio presents Shivalik Curv, a 32-story office Tower located in GIFT City, Ahmedabaddesigned to offer 47,000 m² of premium quality Office Space. Its sinuous form, tilting 25 meters over a height of 120 meters, incorporates a 38-degree rotation shift at each level, providing dynamic views of the cityscape. For the design of the tower the architects were inspired by the fluidity of human movement and established a distinct presence in the urban skyline.
The building includes a green terrace on the third level, a 107-meter-long atrium to maximize natural light and a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views. These elements are integrated to create an interactive, user-centered workspace environment. Sustainable features such as energy-efficient cooling, solar panels and rainwater harvesting align the design with GIFT City's focus on environmentally conscious urban development and set an example of sustainable architecture.
Renderings by Studio Flamebirds, Skill House | All images courtesy of INI Design Studio
The rotational shape of Shivalik Curv reflects movement and progress
Shivalik Curv's design reflects innovation and modernity in the Gujarat International Finance Tech City, India's first operational greenfield smart city. The client envisioned a high-performance office tower that would give the area a unique identity. Its rotating geometry, with each floor shifting one degree, symbolizes movement and progress and fits the evolving financial and technology sectors. The building's curved lines integrate with the surrounding public spaces and encourage collaboration and interaction. The tower's distinct visual identity is reinforced by landscaped areas and artistic sculptures, promoting a cohesive relationship between architecture and its urban context. Its dynamic shape makes Shivalik Curv a landmark for GIFT City and is in line with the city's aspirations for innovative and sustainable urban growth.
The architectural concept of INI Design studio combines artistry with functional design principles. The semi-circular arrangement and rotational shape create a flowing silhouette that reflects movement. Each floor rotates 38 degrees from base to top, providing panoramic views of GIFT City. The facade design emphasizes this rotation while allowing natural light to penetrate the office spaces, reducing energy dependence and improving occupant comfort. The flexible floor plans take into account different tenant needs, from start-ups to established companies, and enable individual configurations. Curved lines from the building extend to the public square and driveway, unifying the design language. A central sculpture on the driveway enhances the sense of movement and continuity and complements the tower's contemporary design.
Shivalik Curv's sinuous shape slopes 25 meters, creating a striking skyline presence
Shivalik Curv promotes green, sustainable office architecture
The building features a green terrace on the third floor connected to a 107-meter-long atrium that allows daylight to penetrate the interior. The rooftop terrace features a restaurant and amenities and offers views of the GIFT City skyline and the Sabarmati River. Despite its complex geometry, the torsion design is supported by a straightforward structural system with a centralized service core and an exoskeleton frame.
Shivalik Curv integrates eco-friendly design in line with GIFT City's sustainability goals. The building uses an energy-efficient cooling system to minimize operational energy consumption and features solar panels to generate renewable energy. Rainwater harvesting systems reduce water consumption, while the design emphasizes natural daylight to reduce reliance on artificial lighting. The green terrace improves thermal performance while serving as a space for interaction, contributing to the overall energy efficiency of the building. These interventions ensure a smaller ecological footprint and position Shivalik Curv as a model for sustainable office architecture.
Each floor of Shivalik Curv rotates 38 degrees and offers dynamic views of the city
The facade design emphasizes rotation while maximizing daylight penetration
Shivalik Curv is inspired by human movement and reflects fluidity in its design
Shivalik Curv wants to be a role model for sustainable office architecture in smart city development
The curved lines of Shivalik Curv extend into public spaces and promote urban interaction