India, 2nd April 2026: On its 26th Foundation Day, Team One Architects (TOA) unveiled the Master Plan for LFU University Campus in the Ghatangiri Hills of Dharashiv (Osmanabad), Maharashtra.
With a total investment of INR 3 crore in land and 8+ crores in development, the project underscores the firm’s commitment to building world-class infrastructure and creating a holistic ecosystem in regions that have long remained underserved.
Spanning a footprint of 75,000 sq.ft in Phase 1; with 33,000 sq.ft to follow within a 5.5 acres of land area, the campus is built around the design philosophy of a “home away from home.” Its architectural language is intentionally warm, familiar and human-scaled, comprising of independent structures linked with a central green corridor that functions like a social hub and a movement corridor.
Inspired by rural settlement patterns, the campus integrates smart classrooms, residential facilities for around 200 students, recreational spaces and ecological features, that contributes to holistic, design focused ecosystem.
At its core, the institution caters to aspiring medical students from Maharashtra’s agrarian heartland; many of them who are first generation learners pursuing higher education. Beyond professional growth, the campus is designed to foster civic and ethical learning, preparing graduates to lead with skill and social responsibility.
Parish Kapse, Co-Founder and Director, Team One Architects (TOA) said, “Architecture has always been our medium, but people have always been our purpose. We have been committed to the cause of education and this campus is a testament to our vision of building both systems and built environments for next generation that deserves better infrastructure, access to education, and integrity towards building for the future.”
Aditya B Yamsanwar, Director, Team One Architects (TOA) added, “For over 25 years, we have designed spaces and environments that enable excellence and India’s best places takes shape. This university is a reminder that great design should extend beyond privilege and serve those who have limited access to opportunities. It reinforces our belief that Architecture when done right, is a powerful act of equity.”
The university project sets a benchmark for what institutional architecture driven by responsibility and purpose. It signals TOA’s growing commitment to education and community infrastructure as the firm enters its next decade of practice and reinforces the belief that great architecture is defined not just by what is built but its impact on people and communities.
TOA’s Commitment to Education in the Last 26 Years:
TOA’s Commitment to Education emphasizes building strong, knowledge-driven foundations rather than quick fixes. We focus on building environments that help learn and grow with time. For us, designing Institutions is more than an act of service but an ideology of contributing beyond the notion of formal education. We create spaces that matter.
