Project
One Tapi

Category 
Best Project of Residential or Mixed-Use Estate

About the project (provided by the applicant)
One Tapi rises as a fluid landmark along Tapi River in Surat, its sinuous silhouette inspired by the river’s organic contours. Soaring 70m across 14 floors, the tower houses 26 ultra-luxurious sky villas, each with exclusive entries. The curvilinear façade, wrap-around balconies & expansive sky decks dissolve boundaries between indoors & outdoors, offering uninterrupted views of the river & skyline.
Strategic orientation, floor-to-ceiling operable glazing & transparent façades on both sides maximize daylight & cross-ventilation, while curved corridors & double-height interiors extend the external fluidity within. The elevated podium levels integrate social clubs, pools, libraries & wellness facilities, fostering interaction while preserving privacy in residences above. Sustainability is embedded through landscaped terraces, passive shading & rooftop solar systems. At night, integrated façade lighting dramatizes the tower’s curves, etching it as a defining architectural icon of Surat.

Location
Surat, Gujarat, India

Project design year
2023

Project website
https://inidesignstudio.com/portfolio/one-tapi-surat/

Extra visual materials
https://inidesign-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/dharmesh_panchal_inidesignstudio_com/El4Us4Ga__FDkdIz7-nNCn4BtFOFv2VHnU69-pB7aUSaAg?e=c5oNPz


Applicant
INI Design Studio

INI Design Studio is a multidisciplinary firm, offering comprehensive services in architecture, engineering, urban design, landscape, sustainability, interiors, research & art. With over 400 professionals, INI has completed 800+ projects across India & beyond & has been honoured with multiple awards. At the core of INI's philosophy are the 'I’s'—Inquiry, Imagination, Innovation, Inspiration & Inclusiveness—fostering an innovative, collaborative culture that advances global sustainability goals.

Visualization
INI Design Studio

Authors of the project
INI Design Studio
Project Team: Jayesh Hariyani, Nikul Shah, Amit Boghani, Sanand Telang, Bhavna Prabhakaran, Udip Thakkar, Swati Radadiya, Prinsi Poojara

Customer
Pramukh Group

Other participants
Façade Consultant – Façade Engineering Services
PMC Consultant – Studio 13
Structure Consultant – Technocrat Consultant
Lighting consultant – Atelier Lights

Status of the project
Under construction