Venus Stratum
AEDAS and 99 Studio
March 2022
Ahmedabad
Completed in 2019, Venus Stratum stands as a contemporary landmark in Ahmedabad’s commercial skyline. Conceived as a mixed-use high-rise, it reflects a sophisticated blend of form, function, and urban foresight. HIFAB’s involvement in the design of its facade brought to life a structure that is as efficient as it is visually commanding.
Located at a high-visibility junction within the city, the tower’s massing is articulated through a clean vertical rhythm, defined by alternating transparent and opaque surfaces. The interplay of double-glazed facades, aluminum fins, and composite panels addresses the twin goals of aesthetic refinement and thermal performance. Designed for Ahmedabad’s arid heat, the facade ensures internal comfort while maintaining a sleek urban presence.
Each design decision — from the subtle angling of the glazing to the use of light-managing materials — was purpose-driven, contributing to a structure that feels open, intentional, and intelligently built for its environment.
Venus Stratum’s rectilinear form rises with quiet confidence. Its lower podium levels host premium commercial spaces, adorned with floor-to-ceiling glazing that invites both light and attention. As the tower ascends, the facade adopts a modular clarity — a sequence of glass and fins that provide depth, rhythm, and solar protection.
This consistency in design, along with strategically placed overhangs and materials, enables the building to reflect light gracefully while reducing glare. The result is a composition that is both contemporary and climate-aware, built with restraint and precision.
Since its completion, Venus Stratum has become a benchmark for commercial architecture in the city — admired for its understated elegance and practical foresight. Its design has earned acclaim for its ability to seamlessly balance branding, functionality, and architectural integrity. Today, it continues to serve as a thriving hub of enterprise and activity, contributing to the evolving skyline of Ahmedabad.
At HIFAB, our work on Venus Stratum represents our commitment to thoughtful, future-ready design. With every line and material choice, we pursue not just innovation but integrity — crafting structures that serve their purpose while elevating the built environment. Venus Stratum is a quiet yet powerful reminder of that pursuit, now etched into the city’s architectural fabric.
Spider Cable net Glazing
Unitized & Semi-unitized Glazing
Aluminium Fin Cladding
Curtain Wall Glazing (HIFAB)
Venus Infra Group
