Discover The Hungry Caterpillar, the award-winning bamboo pavilion at Ashoka University, that recently turned 1
The Hungry Caterpillar, a bamboo pavilion at Ashoka University designed by Apoorva Shroff, has been recognized for its sustainable and innovative design. The structure serves as a food street and is intended to foster a sense of community and growth within the campus environment.
Why it matters
The project highlights the intersection of sustainable architecture and educational infrastructure, showcasing how design can influence campus culture.
It was in 2024, when architect Apoorva Shroff was designing the residence of Ashish Dhwan (founder, Ashoka University), that she visualised a structure for the University’s food street.
“The first time I visited the site, I immediately visualised a cocoon nestled among the lush canopies, almost like a caterpillar feeding slowly, feeling safe and sheltered,” says the founder and principal designer of Mumbai-based lyth Design, who went on to design The Hungry Caterpillar, a project that received a Blue Elephant Award at the Kyoorious Design Awards 2026, and was declared a Platinum winner in the International Architecture and Design Awards 2026 (IADA).
The Hungry Caterpillar received a Blue Elephant Award at the Kyoorious Design Awards 2026 | Photo Credit: Avesh Gaur
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