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Featured Architectural Projects and Design Philosophy

byMathew and GhoshVisit Studio in Koramangala; Projects across Bengaluru & IndiaStarts from₹220 per sq. ft. of built-up areaView full gallery

We see architecture as a slow, meditative dialogue with the city. This collection traces our journey in shaping spaces that balance heritage, community, and the persistent human spirit.

This is the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) in Bengaluru, a cultural landmark we designed to be a 'tanki' or container for art. The building's stainless steel facade reflects the city's energy, creating a dynamic presence in the urban landscape, especially as dusk settles and the structure glows from within.

At Freedom Park in Bengaluru, we transformed the site of a former central jail into a public space for reflection and community. This long, tranquil walkway, framed by ochre walls, guides visitors through a landscape that respects its complex history while offering a peaceful escape within the city.

Our proposal for the historic Russell Market in Bengaluru envisions a respectful expansion that honors the 1927 structure while adding contemporary functionality. This render shows how a new, lighter framework can rise above the original building, creating a dialogue between past and present.

For us, architecture comes alive when it is inhabited. This new classroom pavilion at the historic RBANMS School in Bengaluru was designed around existing trees, creating a space where learning and play happen in harmony with nature, as seen by the children enjoying their new environment.

We believe large commercial spaces can also be social oases. At Byg Brewski in Hennur, we designed the microbrewery around a large, central pond, creating a natural heart for the venue that brings a sense of calm and life to the bustling atmosphere.

This clay model represents our conceptual approach for the Bhopal Gas Tragedy Memorial. The design keeps the scars of the tragedy visible in the pitted landscape, creating a powerful space for remembrance that confronts a difficult history while allowing for healing and introspection.

The design process begins not with a computer, but with a pen and paper, thinking through the details of light, material, and form. These initial sketches are where we find the balance between what is needed and where to stop, forming the soul of the project.

We are Nisha Mathew and Soumitro Ghosh, the partners behind the practice. Our work is a continuous conversation, a shared effort to question the boundaries of architecture and place people at the core of every design.

About Featured

Every project you see here begins not with a rigid blueprint, but by listening to the site's history and its future potential. Whether we are reviving a heritage structure like Russell Market or shaping a social hub like Byg Brewski, our priority is to weave new interventions into the existing urban fabric without erasing the scars that define a place.

Three decades of architectural practice in Bengaluru. — Approved by the tribe
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Mathew and Ghosh

Visit Studio in Koramangala; Projects across Bengaluru & IndiaStarts from ₹220 per sq. ft. of built-up area

Nisha and I lead our studio in Koramangala with a simple belief: buildings should grow with the people who use them. We spend years listening to the stories of a site before we draw a single line. Our work is a continuous, shared effort to question the boundaries of architecture.

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This is Villa Vue, a home we designed in Visakhapatnam. The structure is defined by a dramatic 7-meter cantilever that hovers above the landscape, freeing the floors for panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal. This project showcases our approach to bold structural engineering and creating homes with a powerful connection to their environment.8
Inside Villa Shakthi in Kerala, a double-height volume connects the dining and family areas. The staircase is a sculptural element, transitioning from marble to wood and steel, creating a dramatic focal point that anchors the home's social core. This view highlights our integrated approach to interior architecture and material expression.
The entrance to the MOSPO office building in Bangalore demonstrates our vision for modern workplaces. We integrated extensive glazing, clean structural lines, and natural elements like water features and climbing greenery to create a transparent, light-filled, and inspiring environment for creativity and collaboration.
This rendering shows a school we designed in the Mandya district, conceived as a vital community hub. The architecture opens towards public grounds with tiered seating, creating a space for both academic learning and community engagement. It reflects our commitment to creating public buildings with a meaningful social impact.

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This view from the Radisson Resort in Lonavala captures the essence of our work. The architecture frames the natural landscape, creating a seamless connection between the built form and the surrounding topography, a principle that guides all our designs.10
For the BCG Headquarters in Mumbai, we reimagined the corporate environment. This view looks up through a 'skylit' circular courtyard, a core element that brings light and air deep into the vertical campus, echoing the industrial past of the city.
The Lateral Verandah House in Lonavala is designed to merge with the hillside. The unique timber frame structure and infinity pool create a space that feels both sheltered and completely open to the expansive views.
In the Sampurna Residence, we used a curving brick wall to create an 'animated streetscape' within the home. This element guides movement and defines space, transforming a simple corridor into an artistic and experiential journey.

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The facade of the School of Arts and Sciences at Ahmedabad University demonstrates our approach to climate-responsive design. The integration of terracotta louvers, extensive glazing, and verdant rooftop gardens creates a building that breathes, connecting the interior learning environments with the natural landscape.7
We design libraries as sanctuaries for knowledge and quiet contemplation. At the Lilavati Lalbhai Library at CEPT University, floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves create a warm, immersive environment, with carefully planned sightlines that draw the eye through the multi-level, subterranean space.
Our designs foster moments of spontaneous interaction and repose. Here, the sunken courtyard of the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum in Ahmedabad becomes an informal amphitheater, where the interplay of light, shadow, and landscape creates a dynamic social space.
The experience of art is shaped by its environment. In the Vismaya private museum, we manipulated form and light to create dramatic, atmospheric galleries, using focused illumination and dark, monolithic partitions to highlight individual artifacts and guide the visitor's journey.

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For the historic Bangalore Club, I designed this L-shaped colonnade to enhance the main lawn without overpowering the 100-year-old heritage buildings. The design provides elegant, sheltered seating while preserving the site's character, using traditional tiles and local Sadharhalli stone.
This rendering for a community living project in Mysuru illustrates my vision for integrating social spaces with nature. The sunken amphitheater and surrounding greenery are designed to be the heart of the community, encouraging interaction and connection among residents.
The entrance to the Cummins Gallery in North Bangalore showcases my approach to minimalist geometry and natural light. The simple forms and earthy tones create an immersive setting, where the architecture itself becomes a piece of art, playing with the shadows of nearby trees.

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