Awards and Recognition for Our Architectural Work

While awards like ArchDaily’s Building of the Year or IIA recognitions are lovely, they mostly serve as a quiet validation that our specific design approach—prioritizing natural light, biophilic layouts, and raw, honest materials like exposed concrete—actually resonates with how people want to live today.

When we get recognized for projects like the 'Big-Little House' or our 'Screen House', it feels less like a trophy win and more like a sign that others are starting to care about the same things we do. We see awards as a way to join a wider conversation about the future of architecture in South Asia.

Why our approach works

• Designing for the climate: Our projects, like the ones featured in the Harvard GSD project 'Architectures of Transition', focus on how a building breathes. It’s not about showy facades; it’s about courtyards that move air and light wells that keep a home bright without overheating it.
• Honest materials: Whether it is Sadarhalli stone or exposed wire-cut bricks, we choose materials that age gracefully. We like to show the texture of a building rather than hide it behind layers of paint or synthetic finishes.
• Small plot, big impact: Awards for the 'Big-Little House' confirmed to us that you don't need a massive footprint to create a sense of grandeur. By playing with double-height volumes and integrating gardens directly into the living spaces, we can make compact urban plots feel incredibly spacious.

We are grateful for every nomination and publication, from Volume Zero to The Architect's Diary. It gives us the confidence to keep pushing for design that feels local, sustainable, and deeply connected to the people who inhabit it.