New Delhi: A major expansion of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) complex at 35, Sardar Patel Marg has moved a step forward after the proposal has received conceptual-stage consideration from Delhi Urban Arts Commission (DUAC). However, the commission has asked the architect to revise several aspects of the design before it is taken up for formal approval.
DUAC approved the original office complex plans in Nov 1991 and subsequently accepted no-objection certificates for completion of various components in 2000 and 2001.
During its review, DUAC said the project must maintain visual quality, urban aesthetics and architectural coherence while remaining compatible with the surrounding area. The IB complex has an established presence at the site. The latest proposal seeks to add new facilities within the existing campus. The proposal will return to DUAC at the formal stage after the architect addresses all observations made by the commission.