School’s pioneering campus design by CP Kukreja Architects triumphs over 550+ entries from 49 countries
Bengaluru, September 25, 2025 — Harrow International School Bengaluru has been named a Winner in the Architecture | Educational Buildings (Citation) category at the LOOP Design Awards 2025, emerging victorious among more than 550 entries from 49 countries. Designed by CP Kukreja Architects, the campus sets a new global benchmark in combining heritage, ecology, and learning within educational architecture.
The school’s design reflects Harrow’s 450-year legacy of academic excellence, blending classrooms, performance spaces, and sports facilities with landscaped courtyards and open learning areas. The result is a campus that balances functionality with inspiration, fostering an environment rooted in heritage while attuned to contemporary needs.
Sustainability and Innovation at the Core
The Harrow Bengaluru campus goes beyond world-class facilities by integrating sustainability as a guiding principle. Features such as rainwater harvesting, bioswales, natural ventilation, shaded pedestrian pathways, and locally sourced materials have earned the school a USGBC Platinum rating, reinforcing its position as a global model for sustainable educational institutions.
Leadership Perspective
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Harrow International School Bengaluru, said: “This award reflects our belief that learning flourishes in an environment where heritage and modernity meet, where sustainability is a way of life, and where the spaces themselves inspire curiosity and community.”
A Global Recognition
The LOOP Design Awards celebrate innovation in architecture, interiors, and product design, attracting leading practices worldwide. This recognition positions Harrow Bengaluru at the forefront of global conversations on the future of education and design, cementing its place as the first Harrow-branded school in India and a standard-bearer of architectural excellence in learning environments.
About Harrow International School Bengaluru
Harrow International School Bengaluru carries forward the 450-year legacy of Harrow School in the UK, blending world-class British education with Indian traditions and global perspectives. The 60-acre campus offers a rigorous curriculum from upper kindergarten to Grade 11, enriched with co-curricular programs, a strong House system, and personalized pastoral care. The school nurtures courage, honour, humility, and fellowship, preparing students to lead in a dynamic, interconnected world.
