--- title: "Architectural Design Process: Sketches to Construction in Bengaluru" description: "Learn about our collaborative design process, from physical models and site diagrams to construction drawings. See how we build sustainable homes in Bengaluru." canonical: https://mytribe.in/4site_architects/interior-architecture-design/the-design-process-from-sketch-to-structure last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Our Architectural Design Process: From Sketches to Construction Tribe Verified · Expert design process for Bengaluru homes. By [Chandrakant S. Kanthigavi](https://mytribe.in/4site_architects) · Based in Jayamahal, Bengaluru; Takes projects across India · ₹350 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Interior Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/4site_architects/interior-architecture-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/4site_architects/interior-architecture-design/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. ## Photos and videos - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a01a3abb-e33f-4ec2-86ae-a12b01282751) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4023f1aa-b77c-4d29-87e8-c0395216f4f2) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f028a70-a00c-4638-a6a8-89fb41061697) - ![A duplicate of the sectional diagram, emphasizing its importance in our design communication and process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfb155cc-a7bf-492c-a80e-38d55c266e01) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21bcf134-cc85-4201-8b6e-642172396d44) ## 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. Architecture is as much about feeling the space as it is about plotting it. By building 3D models and hand-sketching, we bridge the gap between abstract concepts and reality. Whether it is refining the truss design for a yoga retreat or mapping the ventilation flow for a residential home, these tools let us explore scale and proportion accurately. Our process is not a rigid template. It is a dialogue. We sit with you to map out your site's unique features, from sunlight paths to existing trees, ensuring the built environment respects the land. This includes the technical documentation suite required to move from a concept to a 'Good for Construction' set. We provide full architectural drawings, material specifications, and site supervision plans. We focus on passive cooling, structural integrity, and integration with local materials. If you are curious about how your specific site constraints can be transformed into a living, breathing space, let us walk through a model together. We handle projects across India, but our heart remains rooted in the specific climate and culture of Bengaluru. ## About Chandrakant S. Kanthigavi 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. [See all of Chandrakant S. Kanthigavi's services](https://mytribe.in/4site_architects) ## More from Interior Architecture & Design by Chandrakant S. 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