Meet the Collage Architecture Studio Team
Architecture isn't just about the structures we build; it’s about the people who imagine them. Get to know the team behind our studio’s sketches, site visits, and design sessions.
A quiet corner of our studio, where books and models provide constant inspiration. The space is designed to be calm and focused, reflecting our design ethos.
Our studio is a living example of my design principles, with clean lines, natural materials, and an emphasis on greenery and light.
A view of a workspace in our studio, looking out towards an internal green courtyard. I believe in creating work environments that are connected to nature.
The staircase in our studio, where the simple geometry and play of light create a serene transition between floors.
An internal courtyard brings a tree right into our office space, a constant reminder of my focus on integrating nature with architecture.
Meet Ar. Swapnil Valvatkar, a Principal Architect at our studio. He believes in simplifying design complexities and lives by the motto ‘work hard, party harder’.
Introducing Ar. Adwitha Suvarna, a Principal Architect and the free-spirited soul of our studio. Her eye for composition and innovation is matched only by her kind and whimsical nature.
Meet Ar. Arunkumar Deivanayagam, a Principal Architect known for his practical thinking and passion for detail. He is a master of work-life balance and a communication maestro.
Meet Project Head Ar. Rahul Sabnis, our master of sketches, and Project Head Ar. Durga Pavamana, the queen of our collage who oversees our intern program.
Ar. Rahul Sabnis, a project head who tirelessly pursues perfection and is a master of spontaneous sketching.
About Meet the Collage Team
We aren't just a group of architects working side-by-side; we are a collection of distinct personalities. From our project leads who master site dynamics to the team members who keep our design standards meticulous, each of us brings a different strength to the drafting table. When you work with us, you aren't just hiring a firm; you are bringing on a team that debates design details and problem-solves together to get your project across the finish line.
Our design process is deeply collaborative. We believe that a rigid, hierarchical structure stifles creativity, which is why our studio in Kasturi Nagar is set up to encourage open dialogue. We have three Principal Architects—Swapnil, Adwitha, and Arunkumar—each steering the studio with different design philosophies, whether it’s pushing for bolder material palettes or simplifying complex site dynamics to find the perfect spatial flow.
Our project heads and architects act as the glue. They are the ones on-site, interpreting sketches and ensuring that what we imagined at the concept stage actually manifests in brick and mortar. We don't believe in handing a project off to a junior team; our project architects stay involved from the first client meeting until the last furniture piece is installed.
Whether it's the technical patience required to align a floating staircase or the creative energy needed to select the right material palette, the team divides and conquers based on who is best suited for your specific project needs. We like to say we piece together different stories, people, and ideas to make something real—it’s not just a tagline, it’s how we function every single day.
Collage Architecture Studio
We are a multidisciplinary team based in Bangalore, driven by the belief that design should be intentional, personal, and connected to its surroundings. We treat our studio like a home, and that reflects in how we collaborate with our clients to turn their ideas into spaces they actually want to live and work in.
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