Kedarnath Masterplan is published by INI Press, the in-house publishing initiative by INI Design studio, dedicated to rigorous project documentation and practice-led research. The book captures the vision, design intent, contextual complexities, and evolution of this nationally significant pilgrimage redevelopment. This milestone reflects INI’s commitment to knowledge creation, critical reflection, and advancing discourse in architecture, urbanism, and sustainability beyond built outcomes.
This booklet presents the Kedarnath Masterplan project as a landmark initiative in resilient design within the fragile Himalayan context. Conceived under the guidance of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Government of Uttarakhand, the project embodies a holistic approach—integrating spiritual, ecological, and infrastructural dimensions to re-envision Kedarnath as a sustainable pilgrimage town. It demonstrates how design can serve as an instrument of healing, transforming a disaster-struck landscape into a renewed sacred environment rooted in faith yet responsive to contemporary needs. Through detailed documentation, drawings, and narratives, this booklet captures the project’s guiding vision, planning principles, and implementation strategies that collectively shape the revival of Kedarnath’s sacred geography. More than a compilation of architectural interventions, it stands as a reflection on the power of design to restore identity, resilience, and balance, a chronicle of how devotion, governance, and creativity converge to rebuild a timeless landscape for future generations.
