--- title: "Architectural Design in Bengaluru: Light, Material & Process" description: "Explore our architectural design process focused on light, honest materials, and structural integrity. We create spaces in Bengaluru that grow with you." canonical: https://mytribe.in/architects_mathewghosh/interior-architecture-design/the-craft-of-making-light-material-process last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # The Craft of Making: Light, Material & Process Tribe Verified · Award-winning heritage restoration and design. By [Mathew and Ghosh](https://mytribe.in/architects_mathewghosh) · Visit Studio in Koramangala; Projects across Bengaluru & India · ₹9,500 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Interior Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/architects_mathewghosh/interior-architecture-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/architects_mathewghosh/interior-architecture-design/gallery) Architecture is a slow, meditative process. We focus on the honesty of materials and the elemental power of light, designing spaces that grow with the people who inhabit them. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A work-in-progress video showing how we use skylights and openings to 'form with light'. Even in its raw, unfinished state, the building's character is defined by the way sunlight enters and moves through the spaces, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4460fca-5a9e-4faa-8246-cd4e2388f69d) - [Video: Black and white photos from a project under construction, focusing on the texture of the stacked stone walls and the quality of light. This shows our interest in the fundamental elements of architecture before the final finishes are applied.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5e165e1-ba39-4c4c-b926-87be8b08d8aa) - ![A work-in-progress shot showing a section of formwork used for concrete, resting against a newly completed wall of hand-chiseled stone. This image captures the two materials that are central to our practice: the raw and the crafted.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad9fc7bb-c604-4e05-b90e-9a7f4de50c16) - ![Sunlight grazes the textured stone facade of a building under construction, creating strong diagonal shadows. We design our building skins to actively engage with light, creating surfaces that change their appearance throughout the day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8dc45a4b-41c2-42f4-8a1f-d6fc272664c3) - ![A view of a stone-clad courtyard under construction. The hand-chiseled texture of the stone is designed to catch the light, and the opening to the sky above ensures the space will be animated by the sun's movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96fdc310-e302-4fd0-a20d-9cfd4fad7770) - [Video: This short film explores our design philosophy for the Zanav Home project, focusing on the importance of light and the absence of color. The sketches show our process of thinking through details to find the right balance between what is needed and where to stop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0222a5a9-2641-4bf3-8e60-83734a874b5d) - ![Early clay models exploring form, scale, and the relationship between solid masses. This is a fundamental part of our design process, allowing us to think with our hands and study the play of shadow on simple forms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be02b694-3a92-4ed4-96ae-3bc106fa9b58) - ![An exploration of architectural form using simple clay blocks. This hands-on process helps us develop the basic composition of a building, thinking about how different volumes will relate to each other and create spaces between them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9c77480-414e-4c56-9717-a22a9cbd2e95) - ![Clay model studies for a new project. This tactile way of designing allows us to understand the weight and presence of architectural forms and how they will be perceived in three dimensions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0e709c9-c1ae-4e0c-a54f-dbffb1203ab5) - ![A detail of a window opening set within a wall of stacked, rough-hewn stone. This work-in-progress shot highlights our focus on the junction between different materials and the creation of clean, simple geometries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d368432d-0296-47d9-b732-7d2d038ac3cf) - ![A detail of a window opening set within a wall of stacked, rough-hewn stone. This work-in-progress shot highlights our focus on the junction between different materials and the creation of clean, simple geometries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7abc17d7-3cd8-4c04-9014-516e2e295455) - ![Sunlight grazes the textured stone facade of a building under construction, creating strong diagonal shadows. We design our building skins to actively engage with light, creating surfaces that change their appearance throughout the day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/077666a6-8169-4562-a580-9b7a63d4c5c9) - ![A corner detail of a stacked stone wall under construction. The image shows the thickness and texture of the material, emphasizing our belief in using honest, substantial materials that give a sense of permanence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f760fa4-ca67-4ce7-b984-6bc8be57c43d) - ![A close-up, angled view of a hand-chiseled stone wall in progress. This perspective reveals the rough, tactile surface of the stone, a quality that we celebrate in our work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3b35cb5-24a2-49bc-a4b0-ab5b1de23de2) - ![A detail of a metal flashing at the corner of a stone-clad wall. This work-in-progress photo shows our attention to the technical details of construction, ensuring that junctions are both functional and aesthetically resolved.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a6ddb26-b6e1-433d-9af6-219a0f413d53) - ![A detail of a metal flashing at the corner of a stone-clad wall. This work-in-progress photo shows our attention to the technical details of construction, ensuring that junctions are both functional and aesthetically resolved.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2916c8da-7548-452a-aca9-16a627c88e9f) - ![A close-up of a corner where two hand-chiseled stone walls meet. The slight variations in the stone and the craftsmanship of the joint are part of the material's honest expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75140277-656a-407b-805f-80f139f21ac5) - ![A close-up of a corner where two hand-chiseled stone walls meet. The slight variations in the stone and the craftsmanship of the joint are part of the material's honest expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ffd0c45-2c66-4f49-af09-2af467c78af6) - ![A corner detail of a stacked stone wall under construction. The image shows the thickness and texture of the material, emphasizing our belief in using honest, substantial materials that give a sense of permanence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ea51039-5b29-4eb8-bd4d-777f129d84da) - ![A work-in-progress shot showing a section of formwork used for concrete, resting against a newly completed wall of hand-chiseled stone. This image captures the two materials that are central to our practice: the raw and the crafted.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca523bf7-1812-42d1-9976-4b564e48b8f8) - ![A close-up, angled view of a hand-chiseled stone wall in progress. This perspective reveals the rough, tactile surface of the stone, a quality that we celebrate in our work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2c3c2e6-7464-4448-b145-56e913c64bb7) - ![A section of a new stone facade next to a mature tree. Our designs always consider the relationship between the building and its natural surroundings, seeking a harmonious coexistence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d88fd3a-11a5-451f-ac3f-7956d20d879f) - ![A section of a new stone facade next to a mature tree. Our designs always consider the relationship between the building and its natural surroundings, seeking a harmonious coexistence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a51eb1c-3e28-423a-b4f1-c85ed072ade1) - ![A work-in-progress shot showing a section of formwork used for concrete, resting against a newly completed wall of hand-chiseled stone. This image captures the two materials that are central to our practice: the raw and the crafted.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6002cad7-dcf9-4bd7-9912-b0dc2b113eeb) - ![The texture of a stone wall is revealed by the grazing angle of the sun. This photo captures our interest in how natural light can animate a surface and bring a material to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45b85bd8-2098-4744-ae42-2b7b0200e814) - ![The texture of a stone wall is revealed by the grazing angle of the sun. This photo captures our interest in how natural light can animate a surface and bring a material to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bcd8b40-0f93-45d7-b896-0c353d588820) - ![A view down a concrete staircase in a building under construction. Even in this raw state, the space is defined by the way light enters from an unseen source at the end of the passage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e4aee69-45a9-4006-b56c-04ead369dabe) - ![Looking up through a perfectly square skylight opening during construction. This simple geometric cut in the roof becomes a frame for the sky, turning it into an architectural element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bb3b9f6-0da1-452f-97a2-b778eff0b7ba) - ![A concrete staircase under construction, showing the clean, angular forms before any finishes are applied. The raw structure itself has a powerful sculptural quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a5adb48-6e1d-45a5-a2ff-ce25d9f2109d) - ![The rough, unfinished steps of a concrete staircase. We appreciate the beauty of materials in their raw state, with all the marks and imperfections of the construction process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d55353ad-363e-44d5-be21-ed2debc8cb92) - ![Looking up through a grid of scaffolding towards the sky. This image from a construction site captures a moment of abstract beauty, a temporary structure framing the permanent sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cda29cc3-991e-4ad1-9177-7c468da42af9) - ![A view down a concrete staircase in a building under construction. Even in this raw state, the space is defined by the way light enters from an unseen source at the end of the passage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4ece62a-8e11-414c-b794-17585480dde5) - ![A concrete staircase under construction, showing the clean, angular forms before any finishes are applied. The raw structure itself has a powerful sculptural quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f161be3f-a20f-4e8f-b6a9-7e2a39e7b604) - ![Looking up through a grid of scaffolding towards the sky. This image from a construction site captures a moment of abstract beauty, a temporary structure framing the permanent sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1a914dc-ceb2-47af-95e2-50de11e1c5db) - ![The intersecting planes of a concrete stairwell during construction. The play of light and shadow on the raw surfaces creates a complex and abstract geometric composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee1d5366-0372-4ca0-bffd-802064d90bc1) - ![Looking up through a perfectly square skylight opening during construction. This simple geometric cut in the roof becomes a frame for the sky, turning it into an architectural element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30ed68f8-ace6-4b58-aca9-912ec9029d02) - ![A concrete staircase under construction, showing the clean, angular forms before any finishes are applied. The raw structure itself has a powerful sculptural quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/532ba71a-7ed0-4e81-aaa0-439be01767bf) - ![The intersecting planes of a concrete stairwell during construction. The play of light and shadow on the raw surfaces creates a complex and abstract geometric composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23eddc8e-c4bc-4721-9d32-cd7ad502ffed) - ![Looking up through a grid of scaffolding towards the sky. This image from a construction site captures a moment of abstract beauty, a temporary structure framing the permanent sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/359147d0-eae8-4be3-a2dc-d2e478fb4bc0) - ![Looking up through a perfectly square skylight opening during construction. This simple geometric cut in the roof becomes a frame for the sky, turning it into an architectural element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/747fcffe-034e-45a7-b6b8-7476d8ce39a4) - ![The rough, unfinished steps of a concrete staircase. We appreciate the beauty of materials in their raw state, with all the marks and imperfections of the construction process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83bc3d54-153d-4b5a-8246-7bbd8f5819c6) - ![A concrete staircase under construction, showing the clean, angular forms before any finishes are applied. The raw structure itself has a powerful sculptural quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b86af67-4c76-4d13-a3df-6ab536c7a60b) - ![Looking up through a grid of scaffolding towards the sky. This image from a construction site captures a moment of abstract beauty, a temporary structure framing the permanent sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd778549-f33a-44b4-8125-1ab79b96b19c) - ![A concrete courtyard space under construction, showing a sharp diagonal shadow cast by the roof overhang. This demonstrates how we design forms to create specific and predictable patterns of light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a27eef56-46c4-452f-85db-3fa8618d594c) - ![Looking up through a perfectly square skylight opening during construction. This simple geometric cut in the roof becomes a frame for the sky, turning it into an architectural element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d34304d8-9ac0-45c4-a78b-45113e397750) - ![A concrete courtyard space under construction, showing a sharp diagonal shadow cast by the roof overhang. This demonstrates how we design forms to create specific and predictable patterns of light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76d274ec-f962-4666-a3a7-0e8db081273f) ## About The Craft of Making: Light, Material & Process We believe the most honest design happens long before the final paint is applied. By working with clay models and site tests, we study how shadow and natural light will move through your space before construction begins. This ensures that every stone texture and metal junction serves a structural purpose, rather than simply following a trend. Our design process is rooted in patience. We think with our hands, using clay models to understand volume and shadow, and sketches to plan complex metal junctions. It is about defining the limit of what a space actually needs. Light functions as a primary building material in our practice. We manipulate it through structural interventions—such as skylights, light wells, and slit windows—to ensure the building breathes. This approach is not limited to residential homes; we apply this same logic to commercial studios and public projects, creating environments where light transforms the mood throughout the day. We favor raw, honest materials: exposed board-formed concrete, hand-chiseled stone, and raw steel. These choices offer a permanence that synthetic finishes cannot replicate. When we select materials, we are looking for textures that age well and surfaces that tell the story of the construction itself. Whether we are working on a private home in the Nilgiris or a commercial space in Bengaluru, our goal is to create a structure that feels grounded. We integrate essential structural changes, such as slab cutting and reinforcement, as fundamental design elements. The result is a space that does not just look good, but feels right over the years. ## About Mathew and Ghosh We are Nisha and Soumitro. We have spent the last thirty years walking the streets of Bengaluru, learning how to build within its noisy, evolving landscape. We don't just draft plans; we sit with the site, work with the light, and collaborate with the people on the ground to make sure what we build is meant to last. 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