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==History==
==History==
The firm was established by Manit and Sonali Rastogi in 1996.<ref>{{cite web |title=Investigating Spaces |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/investigating-spaces-4695426/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=9 June 2017}}</ref> The first project of the company was with [[Apollo Tyres]].<ref name=LM/> Manit is a Fellow of the [[Indian Institute of Architects]] and [[the Royal Society of Arts]], UK.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manit Rastogi – Architect with a Green Mission|url=http://www.roofandfacade.com/rfa/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=149:manit-rastogi-architect-with-a-green-mission&catid=65:personality&Itemid=67|publisher=Roof & Facade Asia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Rebbapragada|first=Pallavi|title=Building Blocks of Past and Present|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/Building-Blocks-of-Past-and-Present/2014/04/13/article2163237.ece |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=13 April 2014|access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref> Manit has also been a director of [[Sushant School of Art and Architecture]], [[Gurgaon]] (2009–2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smartcitiesadvisors.com/talking-about-delhis-nullahs-with-manit-rastogi-at-morphogenesis/|title=Talking about Delhi Nullahs with Manit Rastogi at Morphogenesis|work=Smart Cities Advisors}}</ref> Manit is active in  efforts towards reclaiming the [[Nullah]]s of Delhi and transforming them into a green and sustainable network.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/04/08/delhi.pollution.nullahs/|title=Sewage streams into scenic parks? One man's goal|last1=Singh|first1=Harmeet Shah|date=9 April 2010|access-date=27 April 2016|publisher=[[CNN]]|website=cnn.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Pisharoty|first1=Sangeeta Barooh|title=Canals Can|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/canals-can-bring-ecofriendly-commute-to-delhi/article6407959.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|website=thehindu.com|date=14 September 2014|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref> He has also presented a proposal for rock-cut architecture for Amarnath caves.<ref name=Rediff>{{cite news|last1=Rediff|first1=Business|title=They design architectural wonders|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/jan/21spec3.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=21 January 2006|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharma |first1=Komal |title=Architecture firm Morphogenesis blends the traditional with the modern |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/XOIpDqpAX1ZwI71iS8jD3H/In-kinship-with-the-past.html |website=mint |language=en |date=28 April 2017}}</ref>
The firm was established by Manit and Sonali Rastogi in 1996.<ref>{{cite web |title=Investigating Spaces |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/investigating-spaces-4695426/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=9 June 2017}}</ref> The first project of the company was with [[Apollo Tyres]].<ref name=LM/> Manit is a Fellow of the [[Indian Institute of Architects]] and [[the Royal Society of Arts]], UK.<ref>{{cite news|title=Manit Rastogi – Architect with a Green Mission|url=http://www.roofandfacade.com/rfa/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=149:manit-rastogi-architect-with-a-green-mission&catid=65:personality&Itemid=67|publisher=Roof & Facade Asia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Rebbapragada|first=Pallavi|title=Building Blocks of Past and Present|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/Building-Blocks-of-Past-and-Present/2014/04/13/article2163237.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140414232453/http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/Building-Blocks-of-Past-and-Present/2014/04/13/article2163237.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 April 2014 |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=13 April 2014|access-date=27 April 2016}}</ref> Manit has also been a director of [[Sushant School of Art and Architecture]], [[Gurgaon]] (2009–2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smartcitiesadvisors.com/talking-about-delhis-nullahs-with-manit-rastogi-at-morphogenesis/|title=Talking about Delhi Nullahs with Manit Rastogi at Morphogenesis|work=Smart Cities Advisors}}</ref> Manit is active in  efforts towards reclaiming the [[Nullah]]s of Delhi and transforming them into a green and sustainable network.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/04/08/delhi.pollution.nullahs/|title=Sewage streams into scenic parks? One man's goal|last1=Singh|first1=Harmeet Shah|date=9 April 2010|access-date=27 April 2016|publisher=[[CNN]]|website=cnn.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Pisharoty|first1=Sangeeta Barooh|title=Canals Can|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/canals-can-bring-ecofriendly-commute-to-delhi/article6407959.ece|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|website=thehindu.com|date=14 September 2014|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref> He has also presented a proposal for rock-cut architecture for Amarnath caves.<ref name=Rediff>{{cite news|last1=Rediff|first1=Business|title=They design architectural wonders|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/jan/21spec3.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=21 January 2006|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharma |first1=Komal |title=Architecture firm Morphogenesis blends the traditional with the modern |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/XOIpDqpAX1ZwI71iS8jD3H/In-kinship-with-the-past.html |website=mint |language=en |date=28 April 2017}}</ref>


Sonali Rastogi is a fellow at Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), UK, and was a member of the Delhi Urban Arts Commission.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Damini Nath |title=DUAC member quit on "personal grounds" on the day Parliament project was cleared |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/duac-member-quit-on-personal-grounds-on-the-day-parliament-project-was-cleared/article31995221.ece |access-date=24 August 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=5 July 2020}}</ref><ref name='TH'/>
Sonali Rastogi is a fellow at Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), UK, and was a member of the Delhi Urban Arts Commission.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Damini Nath |title=DUAC member quit on "personal grounds" on the day Parliament project was cleared |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/duac-member-quit-on-personal-grounds-on-the-day-parliament-project-was-cleared/article31995221.ece |access-date=24 August 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=5 July 2020}}</ref><ref name='TH'/>
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*[[Apollo Tyres]]
*[[Apollo Tyres]]
*Pearl Academy, [[Jaipur]]<ref name=ECNN>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/02/28/world/asia/ancient-air-conditioning-architecture/|last1=Glass|first1=Nick & George Webster|title=Ancient 'air-conditioning' cools building sustainably|work=[[CNN]]|date=8 March 2012}}</ref>
*Pearl Academy, [[Jaipur]]<ref name=ECNN>{{cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2012/02/28/world/asia/ancient-air-conditioning-architecture/|last1=Glass|first1=Nick & George Webster|title=Ancient 'air-conditioning' cools building sustainably|work=[[CNN]]|date=8 March 2012}}</ref>
*[[Infosys]]<ref name=PNDTV>{{cite web|url=http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-infosyss-nagpur-campus-to-be-set-up-on-142-acre-land-381324|title=Infosys's Nagpur campus to be set up on 142 acre land|work=[[NDTV]]|date=22 February 2014}}</ref>
*[[Infosys]]<ref name=PNDTV>{{cite web|url=http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-infosyss-nagpur-campus-to-be-set-up-on-142-acre-land-381324|title=Infosys's Nagpur campus to be set up on 142 acre land|work=[[NDTV]]|date=22 February 2014}}</ref>
*Delhi Art Gallery, [[New Delhi]]<ref name=PNDTV/>
*Delhi Art Gallery, [[New Delhi]]<ref name=PNDTV/>
*Trump Tower<ref name=ITTOI1>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/donald-trumps-super-luxury-real-estate-brand-to-debut-in-gurgaon/articleshow/60833097.cms|title=Donald Trump's super-luxury real estate brand to debut in Gurgaon|work=Times of India|date=25 September 2017|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>
*Trump Tower<ref name=ITTOI1>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/donald-trumps-super-luxury-real-estate-brand-to-debut-in-gurgaon/articleshow/60833097.cms|title=Donald Trump's super-luxury real estate brand to debut in Gurgaon|work=Times of India|date=25 September 2017|access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref>
*[[Surat Diamond Bourse]]<ref>Surat Diamond Bourse by Morphogenesis becomes the world's largest office building: https://archello.com/news/surat-diamond-bourse-by-morphogenesis-becomes-the-worlds-largest-office-building</ref>


==Awards and accolades==
==Awards and accolades==
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*{{Official website|https://www.morphogenesis.org}}
*{{Official website|https://www.morphogenesis.org}}


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Morphogenesis
Type of businessPrivate
Founded1996
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Area servedIndia
Founder(s)Manit Rastogi
Sonali Rastogi[1]
IndustryArchitecture
Websitewww.morphogenesis.org

Morphogenesis is an Indian architectural firm founded by Manit Rastogi and Sonali Rastogi in 1996.[2][3]

History[edit | edit source]

The firm was established by Manit and Sonali Rastogi in 1996.[4] The first project of the company was with Apollo Tyres.[3] Manit is a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects and the Royal Society of Arts, UK.[5][6] Manit has also been a director of Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon (2009–2011).[7] Manit is active in efforts towards reclaiming the Nullahs of Delhi and transforming them into a green and sustainable network.[8][9] He has also presented a proposal for rock-cut architecture for Amarnath caves.[10][11]

Sonali Rastogi is a fellow at Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), UK, and was a member of the Delhi Urban Arts Commission.[12][1]

Projects and work portfolio[edit | edit source]

Morphogenesis has worked with clients from various industries. Their major clients include:

Awards and accolades[edit | edit source]

  • AIT Awards 2012: public building (interiors)[17]
  • AIT Awards 2012: Office (Interior)[17]
  • AD100 Award[18]
  • Scroll of Honour' Realty Plus Awards 2016[19]
  • SIA-GETZ Architecture Prize 2014.[20][21]
  • World Architecture Festival Award (2009)[22]
  • CWAB Awards, India’ Top Architects (2017)[23]
  • NDTV Architecture and Design Awards (2014)[24]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Parakala, Vangmayi (4 October 2019). "'Sustainability makes a project cheaper': Sonali Rastogi". The Hindu.
  2. ↑ "MYRE raises funds on Magarpatta property | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Are the rich wired differently?". Live Mint. HT Media. 18 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Investigating Spaces". The Indian Express. 9 June 2017.
  5. ↑ "Manit Rastogi – Architect with a Green Mission". Roof & Facade Asia.
  6. ↑ Rebbapragada, Pallavi (13 April 2014). "Building Blocks of Past and Present". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  7. ↑ "Talking about Delhi Nullahs with Manit Rastogi at Morphogenesis". Smart Cities Advisors.
  8. ↑ Singh, Harmeet Shah (9 April 2010). "Sewage streams into scenic parks? One man's goal". cnn.com. CNN. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  9. ↑ Pisharoty, Sangeeta Barooh (14 September 2014). "Canals Can". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  10. ↑ Rediff, Business (21 January 2006). "They design architectural wonders". Rediff.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016. {{cite news}}: |first1= has generic name (help)
  11. ↑ Sharma, Komal (28 April 2017). "Architecture firm Morphogenesis blends the traditional with the modern". mint.
  12. ↑ Damini Nath (5 July 2020). "DUAC member quit on "personal grounds" on the day Parliament project was cleared". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  13. ↑ Glass, Nick & George Webster (8 March 2012). "Ancient 'air-conditioning' cools building sustainably". CNN.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Infosys's Nagpur campus to be set up on 142 acre land". NDTV. 22 February 2014.
  15. ↑ "Donald Trump's super-luxury real estate brand to debut in Gurgaon". Times of India. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  16. ↑ Surat Diamond Bourse by Morphogenesis becomes the world's largest office building: https://archello.com/news/surat-diamond-bourse-by-morphogenesis-becomes-the-worlds-largest-office-building
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "India bags AIT Awards". The Hindu. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  18. ↑ "AD100 Awards-Cutting Edge: Aesthetes who aren't afraid to experiment and innovate". Architectural Digest. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  19. ↑ Abid Hasan (25 January 2017). "Realty Plus Felicitates Real-Estate's Success Stories". Business World. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  20. ↑ "2014 Co-Laureates". SIA-Getz. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  21. ↑ "Scientists of Sustainability & Architecture". Indian Art n Design. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  22. ↑ Gauri Kelkar (13 February 2016). "Morphogenesis". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  23. ↑ "Winners 2017". CWAB Awards. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  24. ↑ "Residential Design of the Year (Mass Housing, Public Housing, Multi-family Housing)". NDTV. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2019.

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