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The Art of Material & Craft

byCollectiveProjectDesign studio in Indiranagar; Projects across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad & IndiaStarts from₹4,800 ₹ per Sq. Ft.View full gallery

We believe materials define a space. From lime plaster to repurposed granite, we test every texture on-site to ensure it feels right.

A mockup for a jaali screen at our Nandi Hills house. We are building the load-bearing walls using waste off-cuts from nearby granite slab processing, turning discarded material into a beautiful, functional architectural feature.

A closer look at the stacked granite off-cuts used to create the jaali. This exploration of material allows us to innovate with sustainable building practices while achieving a unique, monolithic texture for the home.

Reviewing a full-scale mockup of the granite jaali on site. This process is crucial for us to understand the play of light and shadow and to perfect the construction details with our craftsmen.

The beautiful and simple wall finish at our Alibaug house, created from a mix of white cement, lime, and river sand. We love the subtle texture and the way it catches the light and shadows throughout the day.

The verandah bar at our Alibaug house taking shape. Here you can see the meticulous process of cladding the curved bar front with individual pieces of marble, a testament to the skill of our collaborating craftsmen.

A wider view of the verandah bar under construction. The play of light filtering through the bamboo screen highlights the texture of the unfinished walls and the new marble cladding, showing the space in its raw, honest form.

A craftsman carefully grouting the marble tiles on the verandah bar. It is this attention to detail and precision at every step that brings our designs to life.

A detail from our Courtyard House in Hyderabad, showing the precise junction between a granite wall and the black stone flooring. Reviewing these material mock-ups on site is a critical part of our process.

The contrast of textures at the Courtyard House in Hyderabad. We paired rough, hand-finished black stone tiles with the smooth, speckled surface of a granite wall to create a rich, tactile experience.

Reviewing mock-ups on site at our Courtyard House in Hyderabad. This image captures the raw concrete structure and the beginning of interior finishing, a stage where we work closely with our specialized team of contractors.

About The Art of Material & Craft

Our process starts with full-scale mockups on-site, like the granite jaali we tested for our Nandi Hills project. Seeing how the sunlight hits a sample, or how a specific lime and sand mix ages, allows us to make design decisions that are physically grounded in the environment.

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CollectiveProject

Design studio in Indiranagar; Projects across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad & IndiaStarts from ₹4,800 ₹ per Sq. Ft.

At CollectiveProject, we are a team of architects obsessed with the tactile nature of building. We work closely with craftsmen to ensure every brick, stone, and plaster finish feels intentional. We believe the story of your space starts with the materials we choose together.

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