- Latest addition to Anant’s World-Class Infrastructure for Transformative Learning Ecosystem
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, SEPT 1
Ajay Piramal, President, Anant National University, inaugurated Anant’s newest building, Faculty and Graduate Housing, on Monday in the presence of key members of the university leadership. The event marks a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to providing a vibrant living experiencefor the members of the Anant community.
During the visit, Piramal also interacted with the faculty and students, encouraging them to follow their passion and use their creativity to design solutions for global impact, something that Anant National University prepares them for. He said, “India is a young country, and you are the future. You can make a difference with your design thinking and develop solutions that are unique to India and globally relevant. Anant offers that opportunity and scope for you to create impactful solutions.”
The newly built facility, designed by acclaimed Rushabh Parekh Design Studio (RPDS), has a built-up area of 26,475 sqm and comprises 172 apartments, including studio apartments and 1, 2 and 3 BHK homes. A true home-away-from-home crafted with care and attention to detail, the housing also features thoughtfully designed common spaces, a gymnasium, yoga room, café and a visitor’s lounge. Ensuring safety, the residence is equipped with CCTV surveillance across all common areas and is secured round the clock by Anant’s dedicated security team.
Anant is currently undergoing a massive infrastructural transformation, expanding over 1.5 lakh sqm to create a world-class learning environment. The state-of-the-art academic centres, equipped with cutting-edge technology, will ensure that students have access to the latest innovations in design and technology. What makes this expansion unique is the involvement of some of the world’s most renowned architects, including BV Doshi/Rajeev Kathpalia, Bimal Patel, Rahul Mehrotra, Sasaki, Hafeez Contractor, Aniket Bhagwat and Vijay Arya.
With this expansion, Anant National University reaffirms its commitment to providing world-class infrastructure to facilitate world-class learning, while also contributing to the mission of Viksit Bharat through design-driven innovation and excellence.
