Our Voice: Media Features & Design Insights
We believe in sharing our design philosophy to spark real change. Explore our collection of interviews, magazine features, and symposium talks on building people-centric, sustainable cities.
We were honored to be on the cover of Surfaces Reporter magazine. The feature story delves into our journey, our design philosophy, and our solution-oriented visions for public spaces in Mumbai.
A feature in Surfaces Reporter where we discuss our people-centric design approach. For us, the joy of architecture is meeting people and designing spaces that reflect their unique lifestyles and passions.
In this interview with Surfaces Reporter, we discuss some of our most cherished projects. These include the Villa in the Palms in Goa, the community-activated Steps in Bandra, and the minimal, sea-facing Villa in the Sky.
A behind-the-scenes look at our cover story photoshoot for Surfaces Reporter magazine. It was a pleasure sharing our story and our passion for architecture, public spaces, and creating a better Mumbai.
More behind-the-scenes moments from our Surfaces Reporter feature. We had a wonderful time discussing our work, our partnership, and our initiatives to make Mumbai more livable and beautiful.
In this clip, Alan humorously recounts his very first project as an architect: a septic tank. It’s a humble reminder that every great journey starts with small, and sometimes underground, steps.
An announcement for Alan Abraham speaking at the India Design ID Symposium. We are always excited for opportunities to share our ideas on urban design, sustainable mobility, and collaborative architecture.
Announcing Alan Abraham as a keynote speaker at The Economic Times DesignScape Summit. We see these platforms as crucial for bringing urban advocacy and sustainable design into the mainstream conversation.
We are bursting with gratitude to be included in the Architectural Digest AD100 list for 2025. This recognition fuels our passion for pushing boundaries in everything from product design to reimagining cityscapes.
A snippet from our AD100 feature, highlighting our philosophy of creating spaces rooted in sustainability, innovation, and site-specific design that harmonize with their surroundings.
About Our Voice: In the Media & On Stage
We believe that architecture is a conversation. When we share our thoughts in places like Surfaces Reporter or at the India Design ID Symposium, it is never just to showcase work. We use those platforms to talk about the gritty reality of urban planning, why sustainable design matters in Mumbai, and how we turn neglected spots into thriving community hubs.
For us, being featured in publications like Architectural Digest, now for six consecutive years, is an honor, but our primary motivation is advocacy. We do not just design buildings, we aim to influence the way the city functions. Whether we are discussing the Bombay Greenway project or explaining why we approach urban spaces with a people-first philosophy, we try to make complex architectural concepts accessible to everyone. Our media presence reflects our multidisciplinary practice and we speak about several core pillars:
- Urban Advocacy: Why we challenge standard plans to prioritize pedestrians over cars.
- Sustainable Innovation: How we design for the environment rather than against it.
- Community-Led Design: The importance of involving locals in projects like The Steps, Bandra.
We find that the best design ideas often come from listening to the people who inhabit the spaces. Our team at Abraham John Architects looks at projects through a lens of sustainability, innovation, and site-specific detail, whether we are working on a luxury villa or a public amphitheater. If you are looking for an architectural partner who cares as much about the city's future as your specific project requirements, we invite you to reach out.
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We are Alan and Anca, partners in life and architecture. We thrive on bringing a human touch to the city, constantly learning from the people we design for and sharing those stories wherever we can.
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