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Murali Architects

Murali Murugan is an Indian architect and designer known for his innovative architectural works and design leadership. He is the founder and principal architect of Murali Architects, a Chennai-based architecture firm recognized for its contextual and sustainable design approach that blends modern architectural practices with traditional Indian sensibilities.

Early Life and Education

Murali Murugan was born and raised in Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) at the School of Architecture & Planning, Anna University, Chennai in 1981. Pursuing higher education abroad, he obtained his Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from McGill University, Canada, between 1981 and 1984. His academic exposure in Canada significantly influenced his design thinking, integrating international design principles with Indian cultural and climatic contexts.

Career

After returning to India in 1984, Murugan worked with several architectural firms in Chennai, gaining early experience in diverse project types. Between 1986 and 1990, he served as a faculty member at Anna University, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in architecture. In 1990, he founded Murali Architects, headquartered in Adyar, Chennai.

Since its inception, Murali Architects has undertaken a wide spectrum of projects including large urban infrastructure works, hospitals, educational institutions, commercial complexes, and residential developments. Murugan has also served as consultant and advisor to major public institutions and corporations such as the Corporation of Chennai, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, and Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation.

Their notable public infrastructure projects include the 32-acre Koyambedu Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) in Chennai—executed in collaboration with architect Kuldip Singh and RITES, New Delhi—and the Thirumayilai MRTS Railway Station at Mylapore. These projects remain major urban landmarks demonstrating functional planning and architectural clarity.

Academic and Professional Engagement

Murali Murugan has contributed significantly to architectural education in Tamil Nadu. He has served as a member of the Board of Studies in Architecture for leading institutions such as the School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, SRM University, and Sathyabama University.

He has also been a visiting design critic at several schools including Thiagarajar College of Engineering (Madurai), MEASI Academy of Architecture (Chennai), and Sathyabama University.

Beyond teaching, he wrote over 60 architectural articles for The Hindu’s “Property Plus” supplement between 2004 and 2006, discussing architectural trends, urban issues, and design philosophies for a wider audience.

Philosophy and Legacy

Murali Architects's architectural philosophy emphasizes context, climate responsiveness, and human experience. Their work often incorporates natural materials, daylight, and passive ventilation to enhance spatial quality and sustainability. He is known for merging modern design sensibilities with traditional Indian principles, producing architecture that is both functional and emotionally resonant.

Through his teaching, writings, and professional practice, Murugan continues to inspire a generation of architects in Tamil Nadu and across India. His work demonstrates how design can shape not just structures, but also cultural identity and civic life.

Projects

Murali Architects’s portfolio reflects their versatility across typologies, spanning healthcare, education, transport, and civic architecture.

• Koyambedu Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), Chennai – developed with RITES, New Delhi; Chennai’s major bus terminal.
• Thirumayilai (Mylapore) MRTS Station, Chennai – early example of modern public transport architecture in South India.
• Madras ENT Research Foundation, R.A. Puram – specialized medical research facility for Padma Shri Dr. Mohan Kameswaran.
• M.V. Diabetes Hospital, Anna Nagar & Gopalapuram – major diabetic care centers for Dr. Mohan’s group.
• Lotus Apollo Hospital, Erode – 150-bed hospital integrating healthcare and architectural efficiency.
• Kumaran Hospitals and Office Complex, Tirupur – 120-bed multi-specialty facility with advanced diagnostic and trauma units.
• Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore – 500-bed healthcare campus developed collaboratively with other architects.
• GB School – educational project with focus on child-centered design.
• Harvee School – another innovative educational facility demonstrating sustainable design principles.
• JJ Memorial – memorial architecture project blending functionality with contemplative spaces.
• Erode Crematorium – civic architecture designed to provide dignity and solemnity.
• Besant Nagar Crematorium – thoughtfully designed public memorial space.

• Hearing Aid Centre, Chennai – award-winning institutional interior project.

• Udhavum Karangal - Sri Gayathri Medical Mission hospital at Thiruverkadu.

• Manoj Bhavan – Chennai/Trichy Highway Restaurant: A visually bold restaurant on the Chennai-Trichy highway. The design uses strong geometry, striking silhouette, slanting walls, multiple facades to be inviting from different directions.
• Vinod Residence, Coimbatore: A residential project with rustic double-skin façade using wire-cut bricks, set in a leafy environment, optimizing privacy, light, and ventilation.
• Mrs. Sundarapandian Residence, Thanjavur: Designs using exposed brick and concrete, integrating landscape, water bodies, and environmental responsiveness in hot climate.
• Dr. Hariharan Residence, Indira Nagar, Chennai: Multi-level family residence with facilities like pool, sauna, courts etc., many vertical levels and mixed functions across levels.
• House for Dr. Balamurugan, Salem: Designed to bring interior courts, interesting play of heights, visual continuity, privacy on a tight site.
• School at Sriperambudur: Institutional / educational building, with lively play of color, light & shadow, landscaped paths etc.

Awards and Recognition

Murali Architects have received multiple national and international awards for design excellence:

• 2025 Creative Colour Awards (CCA), Japan – Grand Prix Winner for “GB School, Tamil Nadu,” recognizing innovative use of color in spatial design.
• Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Commendation Award for Excellence in Architecture (2020) – for the Memorial to Late Chief Minister Selvi J. Jayalalithaa, which also received the IAStructE National Award 2021.
• IIA Tamil Nadu Chapter Awards 2022 – Winner under Residential Single Family Dwelling (Aadaleesan Residence) and Unbuilt Project (Andaman Resort) categories.
• IIA National Award for Excellence in Architecture (2016) – Commercial Category for Manoj Bhavan, Maduranthagam.
• IIID Zonal Design Excellence Award (2018) – for Hearing Aid Centre, Chennai.
• Outstanding Creation Award Nominee (2007) – by the Indian Institute of Architects.
• Honorable Architect Award (2016) – from IIA Tamil Nadu Chapter for contributions to the profession.