Architectural Design and Spaces that Breathe

The central staircase at the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru, where dichroic film on the glass facade bathes the space in shifting colors. This element turns a simple circulation area into a dynamic experience of light, reflecting our belief that even functional parts of a building can be joyful and inspiring.

This is the facade of ICP Brunton Central, an adaptive reuse project where we gave an old building a new life. We designed a custom perforated and folded metal screen that acts as a filigree skin, filtering sunlight, reducing glare, and creating a delicate pattern of shadows on the walkways.

A glimpse of the Byg Brewski microbrewery in Hennur, a space designed to feel like a lush oasis within the city. We integrated large water bodies, dense greenery, and open-air structures to create a vibrant public gathering spot that connects people with nature.

This is the 'House of Stories' in Bengaluru, a home we designed to explore nuances of darkness and light. The structure is defined by its board-formed concrete walls and carefully placed openings, creating a sequence of spaces that range from brightly lit to deeply shadowed and intimate.

Here, I explain the thinking behind the custom perforated metal facade for the ICP Brunton Central project. The goal was to create a screen that provides shade and privacy while remaining light and transparent enough to maintain a clear connection to the landscape outside.

This weekend home, cantilevered over a valley in the Nilgiris, was designed to be a retreat that responds to its natural setting. We used simple, honest materials like exposed concrete and large glass openings to frame the landscape and bring the feeling of the outdoors inside.

A close-up of the hand-chiseled stone cladding on a recent project. We believe in letting materials speak for themselves, and the texture of this stone, with the marks of the craftspeople who shaped it, tells a story of geological time and human endeavor.

The Cinnamon store in Bengaluru is a project where we conserved and adapted a historic building. We focused on preserving the original character, like these classical columns and stone floors, while creating a quiet, contemporary retail space that feels like a calm island in the city.