Dr. N. Altaf Ahmed, a prolific institution builder, is an epitome of architectural creativity, coupled with simple, cute ways of teaching construction details, which are cherished by students all through their professional lives. As a hardcore disciplinarian with astute dress sense, he inspired the students to follow suit. He had created a system of architectural design and detailing that has become the unique marketing point of MEASI students as they are “Profession-Ready” while they graduate. The Council of Architecture and the Indian Institute of Architects showered accolades, while the various universities inducted him into their academic councils and boards of studies.