Public & Cultural Architecture: Creating Meaningful Landmarks

An aerial view of the MAP museum at night, showing its relationship with the surrounding urban environment of Bangalore. The building is designed to be a beacon in the city's museum quarter, with its illuminated facade and rooftop restaurant contributing to the public life of the street.

The sculpture court at MAP, a transitional space between the interior galleries and the city. We designed this area to be a quiet, contemplative zone, using natural light and a simple material palette to highlight the art and create a serene public experience.

The Bethel Baptist Church in Bangalore, a project from 2002. We transformed the traditional church typology into a non-denominational space for worship, using a linear skylight over the altar to create a dramatic play of light, a symbolic reminder for believers.

The Rashtriya Sainika Smaraka, or National Martyr's Memorial, in Bengaluru. Designed as an underground bunker-like space, it creates a serene, reflective environment away from city noise, honoring the sacrifices of servicemen with natural light from open courts and skylights.

An aerial rendering of our pro-bono proposal for the conservation and expansion of Russell Market, a 1927 landmark in Bangalore. The design imagines a new structure growing from the old, preserving history while adding new public functions.

A street-level view of the Russell Market proposal, showing how the new, lighter structure with its gothic-inspired arches complements the original historic building. Our goal was to create a dialogue between past and present.

A sectional drawing of the Russell Market proposal. This diagram illustrates the planned integration of functions, including public courtyards, retail spaces, car parking, and a rooftop restaurant, showing how a historic site can be upgraded for contemporary use.

An interior rendering for the proposed Russell Market expansion, showing a modern, light-filled fish and meat market. The design prioritizes hygiene, natural light, and ventilation, reimagining a traditional market for the 21st century.

A rendering of the proposed rooftop restaurant for the Russell Market project. This space was designed to offer panoramic city views, creating a new public destination and adding economic viability to the conservation effort.