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byAmalgrain StudioBased in Hoodi; Projects across Bengaluru & KodaguStarts from₹180 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

I design spaces where community life and business operations thrive in balance with nature. From climate-responsive meditation campuses to adaptable office pods, my work focuses on creating environments that are as functional as they are peaceful.

An overview of the Dhamma Anurakkhi Vipassana Meditation Center. My master plan for this 22.5-acre campus prioritizes tranquility, sustainability, and a deep connection to the landscape.

This graphic illustrates the passive ventilation strategy for the meditation center. By orienting the buildings to capture prevailing winds, I designed a campus that stays naturally cool and comfortable for meditators.

This render highlights key features of the meditation center, including the main Dhamma Hall, a mini-hall for smaller groups, and natural vegetation barriers used for gender segregation, ensuring privacy and focus.

The accommodation design for the meditation center focuses on privacy and simplicity. This diagram shows how the twin-sharing rooms are clustered to prevent sight-lines into one another while maintaining a sense of community.

The master plan for the entire campus, outlining the phased development. It includes distinct areas for short and long courses, extensive parking, and a central kitchen, all designed for efficient circulation and scalability.

A detailed look at the Phase I development, which includes the administrative block, accommodation for long-term volunteers, and the teen course area. The zoning is based on the intensity of use and the need for quiet.

This render details the components of the Phase I development, designed to house up to 68 meditators. It includes accommodation, dining facilities, and common areas, all currently under construction.

Sustainability is central to the meditation center's design. This diagram explains the waste and water management system, which includes compost pits, bio-filters, and twin pits for solid waste to create a self-sufficient campus.

A photo of the Dhamma Anurakkhi meditation center under construction. This image shows the vision beginning to take shape in the tranquil landscape.

A candid shot from the construction site, framed by a window opening. It captures the hard work and human effort that goes into bringing an architectural vision to life.

About Community & Commercial Spaces

When designing large-scale community projects like the Dhamma Anurakkhi meditation center, my approach centers on climatic zoning. I map the site based on wind flow and human activity levels to place buildings where they catch natural breezes, ensuring the campus remains cool and quiet without relying on high-energy air conditioning. This logic extends to my commercial pods, where I integrate solar power and green barriers to create productive, breathable workspaces.

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Amalgrain Studio

Based in Hoodi; Projects across Bengaluru & KodaguStarts from ₹180 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up Area

I founded Amālgrain Studio to prove that buildings can grow from the landscape instead of just sitting on top of it. Whether we are laying out a meditation campus or retrofitting a heritage club, my team and I stay involved from the first sketch to the final brick on site.

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