Project by
Zafar Choudhary, Monika Choudhary, Sahir Choudhary & Sarah Choudhary
Habitat Architects
Habitat Architects, founded in 1994 by Zafar and Monika Choudhary and Ranjodh Singh, is a multidisciplinary design studio crafting Responsible Luxury and Sustainable Sophistication. With expertise across architecture, interiors, master planning, and landscape design, the firm delivers timeless, client-centric environments that elevate everyday living through innovation, craftsmanship, and eco-conscious thinking.
Walk in Square reimagines Amritsar’s urban fabric by seamlessly blending European sophistication with Indian sensibility. Envisioned as a high-street retail and commercial promenade, the development crafts an environment that is immersive, elegant, and intimately human-scaled. It positions itself as more than a retail destination—emerging instead as a contemporary urban landmark that shapes how the city experiences public space.
The architectural language of Walk in Square is rooted in classical proportion and timeless materiality. Each façade has been thoughtfully composed in brick and stone, echoing the character of heritage streets while responding to modern commercial needs. Large storefront openings ensure visibility and adaptability for retailers, while pedestrian-friendly circulation guides movement through the promenade with effortless clarity. The introduction of arcades and colonnades lends rhythm and continuity, turning the streetscape into a cohesive architectural narrative where light, shadow, and texture enrich the visitor experience.
At the centre of this urban ensemble lies a generous piazza, conceived as the social heart of the development. Lined with trees and surrounded by active edges, it encourages people to gather, pause, and interact. Here, commerce transitions into community, and daily routines gain a sense of occasion. The corridors that lead into and out of this central space reinforce permeability and create a natural flow, making Walk in Square feel intuitive and inviting.
The project’s design philosophy is encapsulated in its transformative vision: “Where architecture meets experience, and every façade becomes an invitation to belong.” Habitat Architects elevates high-street architecture by merging proportion, craft, and light to create a benchmark development for Tier-II cities. The built environment reflects a balance of global influence and contextual relevance, drawing inspiration from European streetscapes while grounding itself in local climate and materiality.
Through its refined geometry, classical detailing, and contemporary construction techniques, Walk in Square represents a new chapter in Amritsar’s growth. It fosters a sense of belonging, engagement, and urban vitality—celebrating the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. More than a marketplace, it is envisioned as a living, breathing destination that redefines what a modern Indian high street can be: vibrant, connected, and deeply rooted in place.
