What matters to us
We like to start with what is already there. The trees, the slope, the light, the people and their daily routines.
We do not arrive with a fixed style.
We try things, draw, talk, make models, and change our minds when a better idea comes along.
We want the places we make to feel natural to their surroundings, and comfortable to live in.
A few things we believe
Good architecture need not shout. It can be quiet, curious and full of small surprises.
We believe in using what is available nearby.
We work with the climate and make careful choices about what we build.
There is always more to learn—from a mason, a carpenter, a familiar material or the first walk through a new site.
How ideas take shape
First, we listen. Then we sketch, discuss and explore different possibilities. Some ideas work straight away; others need many attempts.
Models, samples and conversations on site help us understand what a drawing cannot. We enjoy that part of the process—the unexpected discoveries that make every project different.
Working with what is there
For us, sustainable architecture begins with a careful reading of the site—not a fixed palette or a particular style. We look at existing trees, the movement of sun and wind, local materials and how people will live within a place. No single material is a shortcut to sustainability; the choice has to suit climate, construction and long-term use.
At Elevé in Goa, rooms were arranged to retain the mature forest. At Maativan in Wada, cob, bamboo and reused materials helped shape a home. In the Vasai industrial factory proposal, solar orientation and north light are early design considerations.
Light, shadow and materials
Material selection is considered alongside shade, daylight, ventilation and how the building will be used. A sun-path study helps visualise changing exposure and shadows before decisions about openings and built form are finalised.
Study / tracing the path of the sun and the movement of shadows. A design exploration, rather than a claim of measured energy savings.
People / Partners
Swarnim
Ayushi Mistry
Viral Gala
Selected recognition / a few milestones
These moments mean a lot to us—not least because so many people helped make the work possible.
