Ar. Ankur Bhandari Elected Hon. Secretary of IIA Ludhiana Centre for 2026–2028
Installation ceremony · 23 September 2026 · Park Plaza, Ludhiana
We're delighted to share some good news from the Studio 7 family. Our founder and principal architect, Ar. Ankur Bhandari, has been elected Hon. Secretary of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Ludhiana Centre, for the 2026–2028 term.
A big evening for Ludhiana's architecture community
On 23 September 2026, the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Ludhiana Centre held its first General Body Meeting (GBM) of the new term, together with the oath-taking ceremony of its newly elected team for 2026–2028. The evening at Park Plaza, Ludhiana, brought more than 100 architects, members and guests under one roof.
It was the formal start of a new chapter of leadership for the centre — and a chance for members to sit together, talk through the issues architects face today, and set priorities for the years ahead.
Meet the IIA Ludhiana Centre team 2026–2028
Ar. Ankur Bhandari joins a team of architects who will steer the centre for the next two years.
Office bearers
- ChairpersonAr. Balbir Kumar Bagga
- Vice ChairpersonAr. Niranjan Kumar
- Hon. TreasurerAr. Baljit Singh
- Hon. SecretaryAr. Ankur Bhandari
Executive committee members
- Ar. Amit Sanyal
- Ar. Hridey Jaggi
- Ar. Rutuja Bhausaheb Deshmukh
- Ar. Sham Sunder Gupta
- Ar. Tarsem Chand Goyal
Team details as reported by Gmedia24, 23 September 2026.
What the first meeting was about
The first GBM wasn't just ceremony. The discussion centred on how the centre can do more for the people in it:
- Strengthening professional activities and getting more members involved.
- Encouraging knowledge-sharing and giving practising architects more chances to learn, connect and collaborate.
- A Technical Talks session by Shree Cement on modern construction materials and building technologies.
- A panel discussion on architectural design, materials, collaboration and the need for safe, sustainable buildings — with Ar. Harpreet, Ar. Rupleen, Ar. Nimrat and Ar. Rutuja, moderated by Ar. Hridey.
Chairperson Ar. Balbir Kumar Bagga said the new team will focus on strengthening the professional community and creating more opportunities for practising architects to learn and work together. In the coming term, the team plans to organise professional programmes, technical sessions, industry interactions and awareness activities — and to work with all relevant departments and institutions towards a better built environment for society.
Among those present: Ar. Navdeep Kumar, Ar. Jagdev Singh, Ar. Harpreet Singh, Ar. Lokesh Gupta, Ar. Rajneesh Walia, Ar. Arjun Deep Sharma and Ar. Harpreet Kaur Dhillon, along with many other members and professionals from the architecture field.
As reported by Gmedia24
The ceremony made the local news. Gmedia24 covered the first GBM and the installation of the new IIA Ludhiana Centre team in a detailed report (in Hindi), with photographs from the evening and the full list of the 2026–2028 team.
The details on this page are drawn from that report. You can open the original clipping to read it in full.
View the full news report
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Who is Ar. Ankur Bhandari?
Ankur is a Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture, New Delhi, and an Associate Member of the Indian Institute of Architects. Educated at Lovely Professional University, he started Studio 7 Architects & Interiors in Ludhiana in 2013 as an independent practice.
Since then the studio has grown through residential, commercial and hospitality projects — from family homes and apartment interiors to salons, a makeup academy and boutique commercial spaces. He stays involved at every stage, from the first sketch and material selection through to execution on site.
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What this means if you're building in Ludhiana
To be clear: a committee role doesn't change how we design your home. What it does is keep Studio 7 close to what's happening in the profession — new materials, new building technologies, and the ongoing conversation about safe and sustainable construction. That awareness goes into every plan, elevation and interior layout we prepare for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Hon. Secretary of IIA Ludhiana Centre for 2026–2028?
Ar. Ankur Bhandari, founder and principal architect of Studio 7 Architects & Interiors, has been elected Hon. Secretary of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Ludhiana Centre, for the 2026–2028 term.
When was the new IIA Ludhiana Centre team installed?
The oath-taking (installation) ceremony of the new team was held on 23 September 2026 at Park Plaza, Ludhiana, together with the centre's first General Body Meeting (GBM) of the term.
Who are the office bearers of IIA Ludhiana Centre for 2026–2028?
Ar. Balbir Kumar Bagga is Chairperson, Ar. Niranjan Kumar is Vice Chairperson, Ar. Baljit Singh is Hon. Treasurer and Ar. Ankur Bhandari is Hon. Secretary. The executive committee includes Ar. Amit Sanyal, Ar. Hridey Jaggi, Ar. Rutuja Bhausaheb Deshmukh, Ar. Sham Sunder Gupta and Ar. Tarsem Chand Goyal.
Is Ankur Bhandari a registered architect?
Yes. Ar. Ankur Bhandari is a Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture, New Delhi, and an Associate Member of the Indian Institute of Architects. He established Studio 7 Architects & Interiors in Ludhiana in 2013.
Does Studio 7 design homes and commercial spaces in Ludhiana?
Yes. Studio 7 designs houses, apartment interiors, showrooms, salons, offices and hospitality spaces in Ludhiana and across Punjab — including Vastu-compliant planning. You can request a free quote on our contact page.
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