Hottengada C. Thimmaiah

Dr H. C. Thimmaiah

 B.Arch., F.I.I.A., A.I.I.D ,F.I.S.E., F.I.S.L.E, F.I.C.A.

With over forty years of experience in designing and executing diverse projects—including educational, recreational, residential, industrial, hospitality, religious, and group-housing developments—he brings exceptional architectural insight and practical expertise. He has significantly contributed to architectural education as a Member of Boards of Examiners and Studies across multiple universities, and as an Expert Member of the Commonwealth Association of Architects for global accreditation of colleges. He has served on HUDCO’s Regional Technical Committee and participated in ISRO’s selection panel for senior officials. An approved Arbitrator, he has resolved major disputes, including L&T Chennai vs. Leela Palace Mumbai. He is also an avid golfer.

 

Education

Passed Architecture from Bombay – 1968.

Carreer

Worked for Indian Posts & Telegraphs Dept. (Central Govt.) Madras upto 1970.
Worked for a Private Firm at Bangalore for 3 years.
Partner: M/S Thimmaiah & Prabhakar since 1974.

Few Projects

• University of Agri. Sciences, Bangalore. All overKarnataka.
• U.B. Group.
• Cipla.
• Tibetan Monastery at Bylakuppe, Mysore,
• University of Agricultural Sciences (World Bank aided project), all over Karnataka.
• Ambrosia 4 star Resort, Pune.
• CIPLA Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
• Group Housing for Karnataka Housing.
• UB Pharma.
• Karnataka Milk Federation (World Bank aided project), all over Karnataka,  
• Karnataka State Finance Corporation –  Regional and District Headquarters at Madikeri, Dharwad and Bijapur.
• Waterwoods Aprtments- A group of premium luxury apartments.
• Angarika Serviced apartments, Whitefield, Bangalore.
• Interiors for Indiranagar Club, Bangalore.
• Corporate Office Interiors for Sai Paryavaran Developers, Bangalore.
• Factory buildings for L&T Doddaballapur, Bangalore. 
• Liptons – at Dharwad.
• Agro Industries Corpn. – all over Karnataka.
• Commercial and Office Buildings at Mysore, Kodagu,Hassan, Bangalore, Poona and other places.

 

Few Positions Held

• President: The Indian Institute of Architects: 1994 – 96 (at all India Level).
• Chairman: SAARC Nations – Architecture: 1995 – 97 (First Indian).
• Vice President: The Commonwealth Association of Architects (UK):1997- 99.
• Captain : Karnataka Golf Association

AWARDS:

• Rajyothsava Award’ from Govt. of Karnataka – 1996.
• Lifetime Achievement’ Award from IIA – Karnataka chapter – 2008.
• Gold Medal : The Inidan Institute of Architects, at National Level, 1999.
• SAHARA INDIA : ‘ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR’ Award for the Best Residential Project in India at National Level.
• ‘Architect of the Year’ Award at all India level; for a Row Housing Project atWhitefield, Bangalore – 2009.