Canna Patel

Canna Hasmukh Patel is an Indian architect and interior designer based in Ahmedabad. Patel is also a visiting faculty at CEPT University and also works as a guide for the various architecture students at CEPT. Detailing and integration of art in her interiors and architecture are trademarks of her work. Patel firmly believes in simplicity and a holistic link between Interiors & Architecture.

Early life and career Canna was born to architect Hasmukh Patel and Bhakti Patel. She completed her bachelor's degree at CEPT University and Masters at University of California, Berkeley (U.S.). Canna is also the founder of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Ahmedabad chapter and also served as the chairperson for same. Canna founded HCPID in 2006 and has been serving as the chairperson of the organization since. There is a distinctive Indian-ness in its works, which helps to render them timeless for the setting they occupy.

Notable works

Alliance Francaise Ahmedabad Chief Minister's office, Gandhinagar Gujarat High Court Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar New Era Global School Sachivalay, Gandhinagar Interiors of Common central Secretariat Women Achievers Awards by JSAF (2013) Part of Forbes India 'The Bold Club: India's Top 30 Architects’ (2021) She is the sister of architect Bimal Patel.