GLOBAL GRID ARCHITECTURE is a professional architecture company delivering large-scale urban and institutional
projects across India and the Middle East. Global Grid Architecture is a multidisciplinary studio focused on high-rise residential, commercial buildings, and
villa communities.
The practice combines design innovation with engineering rigor, delivering integrated campuses,
master-planned townships, and people-first urban environments with measurable impact.
Design Cell Leadership
Founded and led the Design Cell at KGD (A Katerra Design Partner), driving interdisciplinary
collaboration across 200+ architects and engineers to deliver design excellence at scale.
Design Competitions Committee
Chaired the Design Competitions Committee, curating and leading submissions for national and
international architectural competitions — winning multiple recognitions.
Urban Design & Historic Restoration
Active member of the Urban Design & Historic Restoration Committee, shaping policy for
sustainable urban development and heritage conservation.
Barrier-Free Design Research
Published research on 'Barrier-Free Design' (2017), advocating for inclusive, human-centric
architecture aligned with modern ESG and accessibility standards.
/ Projects
PROJECTS GALLERY
High Rise Residential / Commercial Buildings / Villas
/ PROJECT LOGO
PROJECT LOG
Location
Client / Developers
Builtup Area
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/ Innovation
DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIVING
360° Virtual Tours
Immersive walk-throughs of architectural spaces before the first brick is laid — enabling clients
to experience and refine spaces in full 3D.
BIM Coordination
Advanced Building Information Modelling that integrates architecture, structure, and MEP systems
into a seamless, clash-free design workflow.
Digital Twin Integration
Living digital replicas of buildings that enable ongoing performance monitoring, maintenance
optimization, and lifecycle management.
Interactive Presentations
Data-driven, interactive design presentations that transform complex architectural data into
compelling, client-ready narratives.
/ Accolades
What People Say
"His leadership transformed our approach to complex urban projects. Akhtar
brings a rare clarity of vision combined with the technical rigour that large-scale
architecture demands."
— Director, Urban Planning Division
"A rare combination of artistic vision and engineering precision. Working
with Akhtar means every constraint becomes an opportunity for innovation."
