--- title: "Residential Architecture & Community Design by Compartment S4" description: "Explore thoughtful residential architecture and community design by Compartment S4. We create people-centric, lived-in spaces in Ahmedabad and beyond." canonical: https://mytribe.in/compartment_s4/community-public-space-design/additional-work last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Residential Architecture & Community Design Tribe Verified · Design practice with studios across India. By [Compartment S4](https://mytribe.in/compartment_s4) · Studios in Ahmedabad & Bengaluru; Public space projects across India · ₹75 ₹ per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Community & Public Space Design](https://mytribe.in/compartment_s4/community-public-space-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/compartment_s4/community-public-space-design/gallery) Beyond our large-scale urban interventions, we bring our collaborative, people-centric design philosophy to individual residential and community projects. ## Photos and videos - ![A glimpse of our 'Knowledge in Nooks' project in Ahmedabad, an urban community reading space currently under construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83f2941d-6a78-4915-99c8-f74d399b5344) - ![The children's play area in the Sanctum residential project in Ahmedabad. This space features a custom art wall and playful, modular seating to create an engaging environment for the youngest residents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/690379ad-ea2c-4746-bd02-0ae22249fc2e) - ![The mini-theater and multipurpose hall at Sanctum apartments. We design community amenities that extend living spaces and foster interaction among residents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b45a6022-9889-4c18-99e5-657b94721030) - ![The ground floor of the Sanctum apartment building opens up to a landscaped lawn and play area, seamlessly connecting the indoor amenities with outdoor green space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e116b57-6f7c-4649-ad9b-d298425e5edf) - ![A duplicate of 128, showing the children's play area in the Sanctum residential project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bc31e49-9c76-49f1-a55c-7df5f08c839b) - ![A duplicate of 126, showing the mini-theater at Sanctum apartments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/764a853e-9e15-488c-b17f-cfa8a44b8c69) - ![A duplicate of 125, showing the connection between indoor amenities and the outdoor lawn at Sanctum.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7caba30-7e59-4dc5-a06c-eed8d9caebb0) ## About Additional Work At our Sanctum project in Ahmedabad, we moved away from rigid apartment layouts to introduce a 'Customize your BHK' concept. By building within a beamless grid, we allow residents to truly adapt their floor plans—whether that means expanding a bathroom or converting a bedroom into a lounge—ensuring the structure supports your daily life rather than dictating it. Our residential and community work is an extension of our core belief: design should be responsive to the people who inhabit it. Take the 'Knowledge in Nooks' project in Ahmedabad; here, we are shaping an urban reading space that serves as an extension of the neighborhood itself, emphasizing accessible learning over imposing architecture. In our residential projects, like Sanctum on Bopal-Ambli Road, we focus on the potential of the grid. Instead of rigid floor plans that force you to fit into pre-defined boxes, we prioritize flexibility. Whether you need space for a pet, extra room for a home office, or a dedicated lounge area, the design process starts with your specific needs. We sketch and rearrange, obsessing over textures and light, until the apartment feels less like a unit and more like a home. We do not just design buildings; we design the spaces between the walls—the community nooks, the indoor-outdoor connections, and the shared amenities that actually get used. If you are looking for an architectural partner who listens to the site and the people who will call it home, we are here to talk. ## About Compartment S4 We are Compartment S4, a collective of designers, architects, and co-passengers. We believe that whether it is a single-family residence or a community reading nook, the design process should be as thoughtful as the final space. 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