In an endeavor to promote Music in the state of Punjab, the state government through its ministry of culture established the first music institute in Punjab. The state has contributed university to music in the country. A triangular plot was carved out of a large park the building in a derivative of the site geometry transformed into functional spaces to meet the project requirements.

The institute has been designed with emphasis on teaching and learning spaces, like riyaz rooms, Audio library, performance grooming room, recording studio, Auditorium, Class Rooms and administrative areas and a food court along with an open air theatre.The building has been designed for quality acoustic performance integrated with digitally controlled audio visual system, vibration isolation and mosaic resistance. The building has been articulated to respect the aspiration of budding musician from the state through its physical manifestation through from expression and response to the site.