Architects in Mumbai Blending Sustainability with Nature
Blurring boundaries, architects in Mumbai, India is contextual architecture and interior design firm practicing sustainable, eco-friendly biophilic designs that blends seamlessly with nature. We create contemporary spaces using local materials and craftsmanship, thoughtfully combined with traditional and modern technologies.
Projects
- All
- Architecture
- Commercial
- Community
- Hospitality
- Interiors
- ongoing
- Residential
Eleve – resort in Goa
Asmalay
Brick house
Maativan
Lake house
Ramisera wilds
Regenerative Community Centre, Wada
Panchamvan: Sustainable Community Living
Office interiors in Santacruz, Mumbai
Zero latency
Luxury apartment, Mumbai
Farmhouse in Wada
Farmhouse in Karjat
Curved around the lake
Manas lake house
Oasis by the Sea – Resort in Rameshwaram
Our Philosophy: Context in Mind, Play at Heart
We focus on ecological practices and sustainable thinking in design, considering the potential health benefits and ecological impact of greener design solutions. We encourage embracing better environmental practices, believing it’s crucial not to isolate individuals from their surroundings but to highlight their connection to the natural environment through biophilic architecture designs.
Our experimental approach to projects ensures that user needs are met innovatively. We believe design can be fun and playful, rather than always serious. As architects in Mumbai, India, we believe that collaboration with like-minded individuals and the sharing of knowledge opens up new avenues of discovery and design.
Our approach embraces the contrasts in human nature, behaviors, and social practices, translating these contrasts into design and physical spaces, hence the name Blurring Boundaries.
Sustainable Architecture Practice Rooted in Mumbai
We believe that sustainable design creates buildings that are not only environmentally responsible but also economically viable and beneficial to human health and well-being. As ecologically conscious architects in Mumbai, we integrate sustainability into every aspect of our projects.
How We Practice Sustainable Architecture
Passive Design Technologies
We design buildings in harmony with native climatic conditions — sun paths, wind patterns, and rainfall — to create naturally comfortable environments with minimal energy use.
Our passive design strategies include:
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Analyse site context
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Incorporating local materials
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Orienting building correctly
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Inducing natural light
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Designing for cross ventilation
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Thermal massing to minimise heat gain
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Cool roofs and green roofs
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Creating micro climate

Biophilic Architecture Design
We aim to bring building occupants closer to nature by integrating natural elements and processes into the built environment. This approach enhances physical and psychological well-being, boosts productivity, and fosters more sustainable and harmonious living and working spaces.
Appropriate Local Materials
We work with appropriate, locally available materials. We have explored variety of building materials like bricks, stone, mud, wood, bamboo, lime, terracotta, recycled materials like glass etc.
Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective Technologies
We incorporating eco friendly and cost effective technologies like rat trap bond, filler slab, random rubble stone masonry, brick arches, lime wash & plasters, rammed earth which create naturally comfortable built environment.

Our Team – A Collective of Contextual Creators
Blurring Boundaries is led by principal architects Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare, alumni of Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai with over 15 years of experience in contextual, sustainable design.
Shriya moves fluidly between fine detailing and master planning, translating user values into thoughtful, grounded spaces. Prashant draws from nature’s rhythms, guided by passive design and ecological wisdom from the very start. Together, they shape a practice rooted in listening, collaboration, and care for both people and place.

Our Studio
As collaborative architects in Mumbai, we’re supported by a growing team of architects, engineers, and curious interns — all united by a sensitivity to context and craft. Together, we cultivate a studio culture where thoughtful design, hands-on exploration, and quiet innovation come together to shape spaces that resonate.
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Swarnim Waingankar – Architect, Social Media Manager
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Priya Suvarna – Civil engineer, Project Coordination & Management
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A team of dedicated interns, contributing with curiosity and fresh perspectives

Press & Publications
Blurring Boundaries has been featured in numerous esteemed publications, highlighting our unique approach to eco-friendly and biophilic architecture. As recognized architects in Mumbai, our projects are frequently showcased for their innovative design and sustainable impact.
The better India – Asmalay published on TBI
The better India – Eco friendly, sustainable practices by us
Archdaily – Asmalay published on archdaily
The hindu – Featured on The hindu newspaper
NDTV – Featured on NDTV as architects of the year
Architecture digest – AD covers works of our founders
Domus – Choice to breathe free
NDTV luxe interiors – Featured on NDTV luxe interiors
Hhlloo – Maativan published on hhlloo
Dezeen – Selected in 10 unusual Indian houses
Elle decor – Listed in 9 pet friendly resorts
Times now – Pet friendly destinations in India
Brick architecture – Brick house published on Brick architecture
Re-thinking the future – Asmalay published on RTF
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The architects diary – TAD featured our work
Think matter – Think matter interview with founders
The future of design – TFOD publishes works of founders
Re-thinking the future – Ramisera wilds published on RTF
Stir world – Asmalay published on Stir world
Parametric architecture – Asmalay published on PA
Architecture live – Maativan featured on Architecture live
Antarya – Antarya published about our practice
Re-thinking the future – Interiors in Lokhandwala, Andheri
Architecture live – Asmalay published on Architecture live
World architecture – Maativan published on World architecture
Volume zero – Maativan published on volume zero
Designboom – Asmalay published on designboom
Archdaily – Maativan published on archdaily
Colossal – Maativan published on Colossal
Word architecture community – Asmalay featured on WAC
Re-thinking the future – Maativan published on RTF
Volume zero – Asmalay published on Volume zero
Amazing architecture – Maativan published on AA
TAD originals – Founders interviewed on TAD originals
Dezeen – Asmalay published on Dezeen
The architects diary – Maativan featured on TAD
Awards & Recognitions
At Blurring Boundaries, our commitment to sustainable architecture has earned us several prestigious awards. These recognitions reflect our pursuit of thoughtful design and our place among Mumbai’s most innovative and eco-conscious architectural practices.

Blog – Where Our Architecture Thinks Aloud
At Blurring Boundaries, we share ideas, materials, and technologies that support eco-friendly, biophilic, and sustainable architecture. Whether you’re curious about natural building techniques or how thoughtful design can reconnect us with nature, this space offers inspiration, learning, and discovery from architects in Mumbai.
Let’s Build Something Together
We’re always open to meaningful collaborations. Whether you’re a client, creator, or curious soul — reach out, and let’s imagine something beautiful.
Call us, message on WhatsApp, or drop an email — we’re just a tap away.
Job applications: work@blurringboundaries.in
Vendors: vendors@blurringboundaries.in
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Social – Our Evolving Story
From site visits to sketches, quiet reflections to playful experiments — our social channels offer a window into how we think, imagine, and build. Follow our journey on social.