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ACE GROUP ARCHITECTSCelebrating 25 years of design innovation

An integrated consultancy firm, having successfully designed and executed projects ranging from residential, commercial, industrial, institutional to interiors — the Bangalore-based Ace Group Architects Pvt Ltd advocates versatility in design and thought process where creativity is not hampered by what the style demands.

Dinesh Verma, the Principal Architect and Managing Director, Ace Group adds a feather to the cap of the credentials of the company. Verma, the pioneer of the firm insists on fusion and fluidity of design where the entire projects blends uniformly with respect to form and space. The designs are versatile, depicting varied themes, where each theme is not conventionally portrayed but packs in an element of individuality that imbibes the character of the development, its specific requirements and lifestyle, conforming to its surrounding environment. He is the recipient of the prestigious national award, “Architect of the year 2005”, in Mumbai while his designed building fetched him “Meritious entry award - Rajasthan Structure 2008” at Jaipur.

Along with Verma, Ace Group has two other directors M.K. Satyaprasad Executive Director and R Sridhar Technical Director have been doing projects together all over India since 1984.

Ace Group is an award winning company offering a one stop solution for everything in building design. Ace Group experience in Educational designs is unmatched with more than 55 educational institutions. These include International School campus, Engineering colleges, Bio-Tech & Science Institutes to University design & planning.

IntroductionDinesh VermaPrincipal Architect &Managing Director

M K SatyaprasadExecutive Director

R Sridhar Technical Director

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This contemporary style building houses a shopping mall, business hotel as well as software and other offices. Its multilevel car park is so structured as to provide exclusive entrances for each of these divisions. Being a green building, the hotel supplies the water requirements of the toilets in both the IT offices as well as the shopping mall. The building is also totally vaastu compliant.

PROJECT : Aditya Trade CentreCLIENT : Manjeera Estates [P] Ltd.LOCATION : Ameerpeth, HyderabadPLOT AREA : � Acres

STYLE : ContemperoryARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, GovindSTRUCTURE : Krishnamurthy – Veejay ConsultantsPOWER PLANNING : Gupta - S & SU Associates

PH SERVICES : Vasudev Murty , Atreya ConsulatntsINTERIOR : Ranjit Naik, SNA AssociatesCOMPLETION : �00�

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This design showcases Indian crafts originating from various parts of the country. The development reflects a village theme, complete with courtyards and graphics on the walls of the structures. The pathways are also structured in a typical village manner. The distance between each house is also similar to a real courtyard in a village. The design incorporates hand crafted stone pillars which support the rough wooden rafters. The terracotta roofing tiles lends an authentic village theme.

PROJECT : Mysore Urban HaatCLIENT : JSS Mahavidyapeetha, MysoreLOCATION : Ring Road, MysorePLOT AREA : 7 Acres

STYLE : Indian – Village InfluenceARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Ashwini BagalSTRUCTURE : R. Sridhar, Prashant, ShivnanjegowdaCOORDINTATION : MK Satyaprasad, Vinay Chandra

POWER PLANNING : Tanuja, EntaskPH SERVICES : Sampath Kumar , SK AssociatesCOMPLETION : �004

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The front view of the trade centre.

The interior view of the lobby.

The structure showcasing Indian crafts design.

The urban village.

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This eco friendly project was specifically designed to enable the entire 450 odd workforce to work throughout the day in natural daylight without artificial lighting. The air conditioning system designed works on water cooled chillers with the entire water requirement met with recycled water. The recycled water also flushes the toilets and maintains the landscape. The unique façade with graphics on the exteriors depict the skyline of Manhattan, New York.

PROJECT : Siri Software ParkCLIENT : Siri Technologies [p] Ltd.LOCATION : Electronic City, BangalorePLOT AREA : � Acres

STYLE : ContemperoryDESIGN TEAM : Dinesh Verma, SujathaSTRUCTURE : R.SridharPOWER PLANNING : S & SU Associates

PH SERVICES : Vasudev Murthy, Atreya ConsultantsLANDSCAPE : ShivkumarINTERIOR : Dinesh VermaCOMPLETION : 1998

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Time being a constraint in this project, with 2.5 lakh sqft of built up area to be completed in eight months, the design was tweaked to meet this requirement. Thus, a large part of the structure was done in metal and glass though the metal was so used as to not show any joints. The building incorporates a huge dining area in the basement, which receives natural light from the sunlight filtering through the glass pyramid positioned on top of it.

PROJECT : Surya IT ParkCLIENT : RGA Software [P] Ltd.LOCATION : Electronic City, BangalorePLOT AREA : � Acres

STYLE : Contemperory – Western InfluenceARCHITCTURE : Dinesh Verma, Ashwini BagalSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar POWER PLANNING : Dwarkanath – Servalac Consultants

PH SERVICES : Vasudev Murthy, Atreya ConsultantsLANDSCAPE : Shivkumar - ReflectionsCOMPLETION : �004

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The front view of the ecofriendly software park.

View of the courtyard. View of the atrium.

The metal and glass facade of the IT park.

The glass pyramid that filters sun light.

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This convention centre, with its futuristic theme has been literally lifted off the ground with an elevated road leading up to it. Underneath, it features a banquet hall with a large open area in the front. The banquet hall at ground level and the convention centre on top give the illusion of being part of two separate buildings while being essentially one single structure making it an ideal place to host 2000 people. The shell is designed in metal, towering about 90 ft above the ground.

PROJECT : Yashaswi Convention CentreCLIENT : Rashinkar FamilyLOCATION : MysorePLOT AREA : � Acres

STYLE : FuturisticDESIGN TEAM : Dinesh VermaSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar POWER PLANNING : S & SU Associates

LANDSCAPE : Ace GroupINTERIOR : Dinesh Verma, Ace GroupCOMPLETION : �00�

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A Victorian Influenced style bungalow, designed for a joint family, this residence skillfully integrates the rooms with common living areas. Elements of Victorian era like wood, roof tiles, and cornices have been used both in exteriors and interiors. These elements including the exterior wood cladding have been detailed to enable easy maintenance and polishing.

PROJECT : Samdaria’s ResidenceCLIENT : Dr Ashok & Anil SamdariaLOCATION : Shantinagar, BangalorePLOT AREA : 7000sqft

STYLE : Contemporary, Victorian InfluenceARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Rajesh NarangSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar POWER PLANNING : Gupta - S & SU Associates

PH SERVICES : N.V. RaoLANDSCAPE : Shivkumar INTERIOR : Kunal & ViraspCOMPLETION : �00�

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The exterior view of the park.

The interior view of the park.

The exterior view of the bunglow.

The detailed interior view.

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Contemporary style with Californian influence of beach wood roof top lounge, the building blends open spaces, high ceiling and informal spaces seamlessly into a perfect lifestyle for the NRI family. A combination of stone cladding and railings, designed with leftover wooden logs from the nearby plywood factory, marks the exteriors.

PROJECT : Kutnikar’s BungalowCLIENT : Dr KutnikarLOCATION : Mysore.PLOT AREA : 10,000sqft

STYLE : Contemperory DESIGN TEAM : Dinesh Verma, Ashwini BagalSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar, RaghunathPOWER PLANNING : Gupta - S & SU Associates

PH SERVICES : N V RaoINTERIOR : Dinesh VermaCOMPLETION : 2003

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With its circular roofs, this residence features plenty of greenery. Starting from the terrace, a trail of green can be noticed which leads into the living area. The building features drip irrigation system to incorporate the extensive greenery in the balconies. The residence designed with central air-conditioning, luxury interiors, also has an indoor pool which is fashioned as a Roman Hydro Bath.

PROJECT : JP’s BungalowCLIENT : J P NarayanswamyLOCATION : RMVE, BangalorePLOT AREA : 12,000sqft

STYLE : Contemperory DESIGN TEAM : Dinesh Verma, Ace GroupSTRUCTURE : G S Baswaraj, Chetana ConsultantsPOWER PLANNING : Dwarkanath, Servalac

PH SERVICES : Vasudev Murthy, Atreya ConsultantsLANDSCAPE : Shekhar JamesINTERIOR : Zarine Khan - Tradition ArtsCOMPLETION : 2002

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The project showcases ample use of wood.

Wood-logged interior of the bungalow.

The project was influenced by Californian style. View of the bunglow with terrace garden.

Luxury interior with Roman hydro bath.

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The British style bungalow, with the steel bracketed canopy has its entrance opening on to a sunlit courtyard. The real stone arches and balcony overlooking the courtyard further add to the period style besides lending a charm to the interiors. The master bedroom on the ground floor opens to the garden on all three sides, while the curved staircase leads to the upper floor bedrooms, each with sloped tiled roofs.

PROJECT : Vagh’s ResidenceCLIENT : Mr Mohamadi VaghLOCATION : MysorePLOT AREA : 16000sqft

STYLE : PERIOD – British In�uenceARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Mahesh STRUCTURE : R.Sridhar POWER PLANNING : Ace Group

PH SERVICES : Ace GroupLANDSCAPE : Shivkumar INTERIOR : Dinesh VermaCOMPLETION : 1993

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Contemporary style bunglow uses geometric shapes, with the roof originating from the ground on one side, rising up to 40ft high and going down to ground level on the other side. While the interiors match the contemporary exteriors, unique features like glass doors for bedrooms, skylit bathrooms, and flooring with a mirror and carpet serving as a dance floor, make this residence exclusive.

PROJECT : Rashinkars BungalowCLIENT : Prakash RashinkarLOCATION : Siddhartha Layout, MysorePLOT AREA : 5000sqft

STYLE : Contemprory, GeometricalARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, SN RameshSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar COORDINTATION : MK Satyaprasad

POWER PLANNING: S & SU AssociatesPH SERVICES : Ace GroupLANDSCAPE : Ace GroupINTERIOR : Dinesh Verma

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VAGH’S RESIDENCE RASHINKARS BUNGALOW

bunglowsExterior view : Tiled roof were used to lend the particular style of bunglow. Geometric shape of the bunglow gives it a contemporary style

The interior view showcasing the curved staircases. Interior view.

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This building design was based on local Karnataka architecture, with elements derived on the lines of the Vidhana Soudha, the secretariat building of the government of Karnataka. The structure is designed with sprawling gardens in front which accentuate its majestic appearance. Either side of the buildings are totally symmetrical with the centre dome acting as the focal point. All buildings in the campus are with similar elements to make the environment a blend of local architecture.

PROJECT : BGS International SchoolCLIENT : Malpani GroupLOCATION : Kumbalgaudu, Bangalore RuralPLOT AREA : �0 Acres

STYLE : Indian – Mysore InfluenceARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, GS DineshSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar POWER PLANNING : S & SU Associates

PH SERVICES : Vasudev Murthy, Atreya ConsultantsLANDSCAPE : Ace GroupCOMPLETION : �001

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This contemporary styled building was structured to showcase technical superiority blending with architectural elements of natural stone and recessed windows. The multilevel structure is supported by two rows of three columns, each with a 33m span. The campus has the buildings on the periphery with the centre open space being reserved for student activity. The auditorium floor has only four columns, at a distance of 100ft from each other.

PROJECT : CMR Institute of TechnologyCLIENT : CMR Jyanadhara TrustLOCATION : Brookfields, Bangalore PLOT AREA : 11 Acres

STYLE : Contemprorary – Influence TechnologyDESIGN TEAM : Dinesh Verma, Ashwini BagalSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar, Ace GroupCOORDINTATION : MK Satyaprasad, Kiran

POWER PLANNING : Gutpa - S & SU AssociatesPH SERVICES : NV Rao – Rao & Co.INTERIOR : Mr MurliCOMPLETION : �00�

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educationalThe school was designed in a symmetrical fashion.

The dome structure acts as the centre of the building.

The landscape.

The exterior view.

The view of the canteen.

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A sprawling campus designed for semi-urban children for providing them world-class schooling facilities. The design concept influenced by period styling gives the campus a monumental touch. The design features natural cross ventilation in all the classrooms, semi–indoor teaching environments and uncluttered single loaded corridors. The dining hall designed with roof ventilations to exhaust the hot air can accommodate 500 people.

PROJECT : Dhruv AcademyCLIENT : Malpani GroupLOCATION : Sanganmer, Pune-Nasik RoadPLOT AREA : �0 Acres

STYLE : Period InfluenceARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Rajesh Narang, Jose ColinsSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar, Swamy, JohnsonPOWER PLANNING : Gupta - S & SU Associates

PH SERVICES : Sampath Kumar – SK AssociatesLANDSCAPE : Vikas BhosekarINTERIOR : Hari AghaseCOMPLETION : �007

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The building was specifically structured to accommodate the massive pupil strength of over 2500 where students do not feel constrained for space. Corridors are designed with ventilation ducts. The kindergarten features various shapes on the walls, where each geometric shape figures as large openings on the walls. Separate wings have been designed for different age groups to have ergonomically designed facilities of toilets.

PROJECT : DPS EASTCLIENT : K.K. Educational & Charitable TrustLOCATION : Bangalore ruralPLOT AREA : 1� Acres

STYLE : Contemperory ARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Masood AhmedSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar, Fahim BepariPOWER PLANNING : Entask

PH SERVICES : EntaskLANDSCAPE : Shivkumar, RiyazINTERIOR : Ace GroupCOMPLETION : �007

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educationalThe project provides world-class educational facilities.

The sprawling campus of the academy.

The spatial structure of the school.

The Exibition Lobby. Kindergarten.

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Located atop of a hill, this period style building, complete with the clock tower, was designed to leave a lasting impression amongst the students in terms of its majestic structure. The tall structure supported by period style columns has an overpowering image. The design features were pre-cast in concrete and some were moulded in FRP.The building with its extra floor heights, large windows keep the inside cool and well illuminated. Ornamental landscape has added an extra charm.

PROJECT : Global Academy of TechnologyCLIENT : The National Education FoundationLOCATION : BangalorePLOT AREA : 1� Acres

STYLE : PERIOD INFLUENCEARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Rajesh Narang, Masood AhmedSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar, Fahim BepariPOWER PLANNING : Gupta - S & SU Associates

PH SERVICES : Vasudev Murthy , Atrya ConsultantsCOMPLETION : �00�

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This building was structured follwing the history of City of palace, Jaipur. The structure imbibes period architecture complete with circles, verticals and bands, but the materials used are modern. The verticals and bands here are made of metal, resulting in a fusion of modern materials and period style architecture. The building received the ICI-RSC Ultratech Endowment Award for Outstanding Concrete Structure of Rajasthan.

PROJECT : India International SchoolCLIENT : IIS Institutional NetworkLOCATION : Mansarovar, JaipurPLOT AREA : � Acres

STYLE : Period InfluenceARCHITCTURE : Dinesh Verma, Rajesh NarangSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar, Swamy BSNPOWER PLANNING : Dwarkanath , Servalac

PH SERVICES : Sampath Kumar , SK AssociatesINTERIOR : Ace GroupCOMPLETION : �007

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educationalThe structure gives a lasting impression.

With extra floor heights the building looks overpowering.

The school design imbibes its style from period architecture.

Modern materials are used in construction.

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This award winning majestic white building reflecting the Greco Roman style campus was built on what was once a barren land sans vegetation. The circular administrative block was built at the centre to act as a focal point around which the two massive structures feature. The entire campus is eco-friendly and generates water for landscaping from the sewage, its rainwater is collected in a natural tank.

PROJECT : Indus International SchoolCLIENT : The Indus TrustLOCATION : Sarjapur, BangalorePLOT AREA : 30 Acres

STYLE : Period - Influence Greco RomanARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Rajesh NarangSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar POWER PLANNING : Dwarakanath, Servalac

PH SERVICES : Vasudev Murthy, AtreyaLANDSCAPE : Mohan, IndeINTERIOR : Dinesh VermaCOMPLETION : 2003

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This ideal hill architecture was designed to ensure the topography of the site was not disturbed. The buildings here rise from the hill naturally with their levels adjusted to conform to the incline of the hill. A modular design of the block was perceived such that the floor level of its four segments can be altered as per the natural contour. Use of local stone with roofs coloured in natural green merged the entire campus with the natural hills.

PROJECT : JSS International SchoolCLIENT : JSS MahaVidyapeetha, MysoreLOCATION : Theetakal, OotyPLOT AREA : 30 Acres

STYLE : Period - Hill ArchitectureARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, G.S. Dinesh, Jose ColinsSTRUCTURE : R.Sridhar, Swamy BSNPOWER PLANNING : Gupta - S & SU Associates

PH SERVICES : N.V. .Rao, Rao & CoCOMPLETION : 1991PHOTOGRAPHY : Dinesh Verma

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educationalThe school was built on barren land.

The administrative block forms the focal point.

Topography of the site was not disturbed by the school design.

Modular design of the school using local stone.

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The Contemporary style project was originally planned to be done in phases. Hence the design elements were planned such that at any given stage, the project would always appear complete. The structure predominantly uses grey stone with plain white surfaces, blended into squares and semicircles. The academic building incorporates a sky lit amphitheatre courtyard in the centre with stairway bridges connecting the wings at different levels.

PROJECT : Reva Institute of Technology & ManagementCLIENT : Rukhmini Educational Charitable TrustLOCATION : Yelhanka, BangalorePLOT AREA : 11 Acres

STYLE : ContemproraryARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Ashwini Bagal, HansaSTRUCTURE : G S Baswaraj , Chetana ConsultantPOWER PLANNING : Nugi Consultants

PH SERVICES : Nugi ConsultantsLANDSCAPE : Mr SigamaniCOMPLETION : 2005

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Buttresses were used as an element of design to signify the support a school offers to the society. The simplistic architectural forms integrated with the central court provided the open space for student’s interaction, where as the indoor and outdoor sports facility provided professional environment. The state-of-the- art cultural centre is designed for a holistic education environment. The campus recycles sewage and uses the treated water for landscaping.

PROJECT : The International School BangaloreCLIENT : National Education TrustLOCATION : Bangalore RuralPLOT AREA : 50 Acres

STYLE : Period In�uenceARCHITECTURE : Dinesh Verma, Hyma Alex, AshwathSTRUCTURE : GS Baswaraj, R.SridharPOWER PLANNING : Dwarkanath, Servalac Consultants

PH SERVICES : Vasudev Murthy, Atreya ConsultantsLANDSCAPE : Mohan , IndeINTERIOR : Dinesh VermaCOMPLETION : 2002

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REVA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

educationalWith its majestic plain white surface the institute creates a statement.

Sky-lit amphitheatre.

Simple design of the school.

The sprawling campus.

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The idea was to make the otherwise modular software office, into a brighter work atmosphere, by integrating designer glass panels with wood inlayed with natural granite stone. Using daylight luminaries for the lobby and the conference room brought in a unique décor, highlighting the wall panels, cornices, and the glasswork. The conference room incorporates a theme of evolution of mankind and goes up to the string theory which is futuristic in both technology and design.

PROJECT : Alopa NetworksCLIENT : Vijaya VermaLOCATION : BangaloreAREA : 7�00sqft

STYLE : Modern - Period InfluenceDESIGN TEAM : Dinesh Verma, Rajesh NarangPOWER PLANNING : Dwarkanath – Servalac

HVAC : AirconCOMPLETION : �00�

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Being a showroom for exquisite glass structures and walls, there was a need to create large spaces and display the glass where it can be seen from both sides and has light passing through it. To serve this, the interiors were given plenty of curves where the glass structure could be hung with the light passing from the back. Right from the staircase to the walls, ceiling and floor, every facet of the interior has been used to display the glass structures.

PROJECT : Glassics – A treasure in glassCLIENT : Anita SrisrimalLOCATION : Bangalore

FLOOR AREA : 4000sqftSTYLE : Modern DESIGN TEAM : Dinesh Verma, Ashwini Bagal

POWER PLANNING : Guptaw, S & SU AssociatesCOMPLETION : �008

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interiors The reception area.

The conference room.

The curvy glass interiors.

The curvy staircase. The meeting area.

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