Virender
and Anuradha Khanna formed a design studio in 1962, working out of their
residence in Nizamuddin East. This studio grew into Virender Khanna &
Associates (VKA) and Virender Khanna & Associates Private Limited
(VKAPL). The former provides design solutions for clients in India,
while the latter offers similar services for projects outside India.
Early projects included small interiors and residences. With time, the
design practice grew and projects varied in scope and type. The design
philosophy offered to clients included value for money, simple yet
effective- bespoke design solutions for clients needs and involving the
client during the process of construction.
This philosophy has been extended to large, technically demanding
projects such as the Integrated terminal at NSCBIA, Kolkata and the
Skywalk at Gangtok. These have been developed into ensuring the optimal
value of the proposed design, analysing the whole life cost of solutions
offered and partnering with a geographically dispersed design team.
VKA has designed and executed
numerous unit residences, mass housing schemes, hotels and educational
institutes in India. At this moment, VKA is currently designing airports
in Kolkata and Ranchi, a training institute in Nagpur and a skywalk in
Sikkim.
VKAPL has worked in the following countries:
- Iran - Hotels, schools and large-scale residential
projects for private clients
- Iraq - Design consultancy to Engineering Projects of
India (EPI) for large-scale industrial projects
- Libya and C.I.S. - Hotels and resorts
- Nigeria - Industrial project
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Comprehensive consultancy
services, including project management, provided to the External
Affairs Ministry, Government of India for the Indian Mission in
Riyadh.
VKA / VKAPL have won design competitions at National and
International levels as;
- Bhai Vir Singh Memorial , Delhi
- University of Hyderabad , Hyderabad
- Embassy of India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Foreign Services Institute, Delhi
- International Terminal at NSCBI, Kolkata
- Integrated Terminal at Ranchi
Till date, the company has
accomplished various projects and several projects which are on the
verge of completion. Not only in India, VKA has spearheaded various
overseas projects too, which have helped the company in earning global
recognition. The strengths that have contributed to the consistent
growth and success of the company are:
