Architectural Design and Spaces that Breathe
We believe architecture is a slow, meditative process. These projects are moments where light, material, and history meet to create environments that do not just exist, but evolve with the people who inhabit them.
This is the dining area in our 'House of Stories' project, where shafts of natural light cut through the double-height space, transforming the raw concrete walls throughout the day. We designed this home as a sanctuary for a writer, where the interplay of light and shadow creates a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
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.
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Architecture is rarely about the finished form alone. In our projects, we often intervene structurally, cutting slabs to create light wells or introducing custom metal screens, to change how you experience the passage of time within a room. These deliberate shifts in light and shadow define the comfort of a space, long before any furnishings are considered.
Our approach to design is rooted in the honesty of materials and the specific context of the site. Whether it is a new construction or an adaptive reuse project, we look for the story already present in the ground or the existing structure.
In projects like the House of Stories, we used board-formed concrete to explore how darkness and light can define the mood of a home. We are equally invested in public and commercial architecture, as seen in the Museum of Art and Photography and the Byg Brewski microbrewery, where we created dynamic environments that engage with their urban surroundings.
We favor raw, honest materials like stone, steel, and concrete because they age well and carry the history of their making. Our process often involves structural interventions, such as modifying floor slabs for natural light or fabricating metal screens for privacy, which are essential to our architectural lighting plan.
Sustainability, to us, is primarily about preservation. By adapting older buildings for contemporary needs, we reduce the environmental impact of new construction and preserve the character of the city. We design spaces to be resilient and to grow, ensuring they remain relevant and comfortable for decades to come. If you have a site or a structure you believe has potential, we would welcome the opportunity to examine it with you.
Mathew and Ghosh
I am Soumitro, working alongside Nisha in our Bangalore studio. We do not chase trends. Instead, we look for the stories buried in old structures and the hidden potential in new ones. To us, building is a long, human-centric conversation.
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