The Footwear Design and Development Institute located in Hyderabad, the City of Nizams, was commissioned by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Conceptualized as a contemporary interpretation of the Purani Haveli of Nizams, it is spread over sixteen acres on a topographically levelled site which forms the base of the spatial planning. The design with its traditional details and modern construction techniques exudes a dignified character, yet it provides an engaging, interactive and healthy environment which promotes learning.