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
- Hospitality
- Interiors
- ongoing
- Residential
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 focus on designing the building as per native climatic conditions like sun, wind, rain. It helps in creating comfortable environment naturally.
- Analyse site context
- Incorporating local materials
- Orienting building correctly
- Inducing natural light
- Designing for cross ventilation
- Thermal massing to minimise heat gain
- Cool roofs and green roofs
- 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 a contextual design practice rooted in Mumbai, led by architects Prashant Dupare and Shriya Parasrampuria, alumni of Sir JJ College of Architecture. For over 15 years, they have shaped homes, retreats, and institutions with care and intention.
Their work begins with listening — to the land, its stories, and the quiet needs of those who inhabit it. Guided by light, climate, and community, they build with what the earth offers: local materials, handmade textures, and an enduring sense of place.
As architects in Mumbai, they are joined by a growing team that shares their sensitivity to context and craft.
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Swarnim Waingankar – Architect
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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
Together, they form a collaborative studio that believes in slow architecture — one that is rooted, responsive, and quietly radical.
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
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Brick architecture – Brick house published on Brick architecture
Re-thinking the future – Asmalay published on RTF
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 excellence and sustainable architecture has earned us several prestigious awards. These accolades underscore our position as one of the most innovative and eco-conscious architectural firms in Mumbai, India. Our award-winning designs reflect our mission to push the boundaries of creativity and deliver outstanding, sustainable solutions.
Economic times Acetech award
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.
