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Our Architectural Design Process: From Sketches to Construction

byChandrakant S. KanthigaviBased in Jayamahal, Bengaluru; Takes projects across IndiaStarts from₹350 ₹ per sq. ft.View full gallery

We believe architecture is a dialogue between the site, the climate, and your life. Our process uses physical models and detailed diagrams to ensure your home feels right before we break ground.

A close-up, eye-level view of the "Heal n Heaven" physical model. This perspective helps us understand the human-scale experience of walking through the building's corridors and spaces.

Collaboration is key. Here, my team and I are working on a physical model for the "Kaivalyam" yoga resort, figuring out the details of a complex truss system while referencing the digital model on screen.

This sectional diagram of the "House of Greens" illustrates the core concept: making the landscape accessible at every level. These drawings are crucial tools for communicating the design intent.

A duplicate of the sectional diagram, emphasizing its importance in our design communication and process.

My team and I working on the design and model for a reception block. This hands-on process of model-making is essential for understanding scale, proportion, and construction.

About The Design Process: From Sketch to Structure

When we start, we do not jump straight to digital screens. We use physical models and hand-sketched diagrams to test how light hits a room or how a truss system functions at human scale. This tactile approach helps us catch potential issues with ventilation or spatial flow before a single brick is laid, ensuring your home is built on a foundation of precision rather than guesswork.

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Chandrakant S. Kanthigavi

Based in Jayamahal, Bengaluru; Takes projects across IndiaStarts from ₹350 ₹ per sq. ft.

I believe architecture should be a conversation, not a directive. I work alongside you to turn your vision into a home that genuinely breathes, using every sketch and model to make sure we get it right before we begin construction.

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