Marks first-ever engagement of an International architectural design agency for a project in Dholera Special Investment Region
GAP Group
GAP Group, one of western India’s fastest-growing infrastructure and real estate developers, has appointed German architectural firm Blocher Partners as the architectural design consultant for their flagship integrated township project ‘Akhilam’ at Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR). The move marks a significant step towards creating global-standard in urban development in India’s first greenfield smart industrial city.
“Akhilam” will be over 40 million sq. ft. Of construction, it is planned as a large-scale mixed-use township integrating commercial, residential, Hotel and supporting social infrastructure. The project will be developed in phases, the 9 lakh sq. Ft. studio apartment project “Avant” is already under construction, having 1000 studio apartments under Phase I, the project under Boucher Partners will be covering approximately 6 lakh sq. ft. Construction and scheduled to commence this year, with overall completion targeted by 2029. The total estimated investment for the project is Rs. 2,000 crore.
The appointment marks the first instance of any International architectural design firm being engaged for a project in Dholera SIR, and introduction of global design thinking, sustainability benchmarks and future-ready urban planning practices to one of India’s most ambitious industrial and urban corridors.
Blocher Partners is internationally recognized for its expertise in sustainable architecture and large-scale urban developments across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Through this collaboration, GAP Group aims to deliver globally benchmarked infrastructure, optimized land-use planning and high-quality built environments aligned with international best practices.
Commenting on the development, Ambrish Parajiya, Managing Director of GAP Group, said, “Dholera SIR represents India’s vision for next-generation urban and industrial centres. With Akhilam, we are developing a project that is not only commercially robust but also globally competitive in terms of design, sustainability and long-term liveability. Blocher Partners brings deep international experience that aligns perfectly with our vision for Dholera.”
Strategically located along the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), Dholera SIR is India’s first planned smart industrial city, offering multimodal connectivity, plug-and-play infrastructure and policy-led incentives for investors. With key infrastructure projects such as the upcoming international airport, expressway connectivity with Ahmedabad, and advanced utility networks progressing rapidly, Dholera is emerging as a preferred destination for industrial, commercial and residential investments. “We are fully aliened with the vision of PM Modi for global sustainable greenfield smart city development and this venture shows our commitment to deliver the best. Said Gopal Goswami, Chairman of GAP Group.
Among the major industrial projects coming up in Dholera is Tata Group’s semiconductor fabrication plant, being set up in collaboration with Taiwan’s PSMC at an investment of Rs. 90,000 crore. Projects by Renew Energy, INOX Air, Polycab, Linde, along with GAP Group’s 5GW solar cell manufacturing unit are also taking shape. The region is projected to generate over 1.5 lakh jobs by 2030.
Akhilam is expected to play a critical role in strengthening Dholera’s evolving urban ecosystem by providing integrated commercial hubs, modern residential neighbourhoods and essential social infrastructure to support the growing workforce and businesses expected to anchor in the region.
With this association with Blocher Partners, GAP Group further reinforces its positioning as a forward-looking developer focused on global collaborations, long-term value creation and nation-building through infrastructure-led growth.
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