Featured Sustainable Architectural Designs

For me, a project is only successful if the family living there feels a deep sense of peace and belonging. In this video, I revisit the Gifty Residence six years after its completion to hear from the homeowners themselves. Their story is a testament to how thoughtful, sustainable design can create a home that is not just beautiful, but also a joy to live in for years to come.

This is the heart of the Gopal Residence, where a double-height space is crowned with a unique skylight. I designed this to bring an abundance of natural light deep into the home, creating a bright, airy atmosphere that makes even a compact city plot feel spacious. The interplay of light, shadow, and natural materials like terracotta is central to my design philosophy.

The central courtyard of the Padmaja Rao Residence is a modern interpretation of a traditional Indian architectural feature. It acts as the lungs of the home, allowing for natural light and ventilation while creating a tranquil, private space for the family. The use of classic elements like the swing and stone pillars brings a sense of heritage and calm.

Every design begins with a story and a sketch. In this talk, I walk through the thought process for the Gifty Residence, explaining how we moved beyond a simple square plan to create a unique, stone-built home. This is how I work: translating a client's dream into a functional, meaningful space through a collaborative and thoughtful design journey.

At the Raghunath Farmhouse, we encountered a large rock formation right in the middle of the site. Instead of removing it, we chose to build around it, letting the natural landscape guide the design. This decision shaped the entire split-level structure, resulting in a home that is truly integrated with its environment.

This is the kindergarten block of the Aurinko Academy, a project where we explored architecture as a tool for learning. The shell-like structure is a metaphor for a child emerging into the world, creating a playful, open, and light-filled space without restrictive columns. It shows how innovative design can be applied to spaces beyond just homes.

An overhead view of the Gifty Residence, showing the central courtyard and skylight that brings the outdoors in. This design feature is key to my climate-responsive approach, providing natural light and passive cooling to reduce energy use. The combination of the open sky, lush greenery, and earthy stone walls creates a living, breathing core for the home.