Architectural Design
Available across India
We design buildings that connect people with nature, use flexible layouts for changing needs, and focus on sustainable materials and passive cooling.
Pricing Guide
Bespoke Residential Architecture & Landscape
Core Design & Planning
- Site Context Analysis: Deep study of sun-path, wind direction, and topography for optimal building orientation.
- Spatial Storytelling: Concept layouts focusing on courtyards, privacy pockets, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections.
- 3D Visualization: High-fidelity walkthroughs and renders to visualize light, shadow, and spatial volume.
- Approvals: Preparation of sanction drawings for local municipal submissions.
Technical Engineering
- Structural Coordination: Integration of complex structural elements like cantilevers and large-span roofs.
- MEP Design: Concealed layouts for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Passive Cooling: Design strategies to reduce heat gain and improve natural ventilation.
Material & Landscape
- Biophilic Design: Detailed hardscape and planting plans to merge the structure with nature.
- Material Specification: Selection of wire-cut bricks, exposed concrete, and natural stone.
- Facade Details: Custom drawings for perforated walls, screens, and louvers.
Execution Support
- Construction Drawings: Comprehensive GFC sheets covering joinery, flooring, and staircases.
- Site Supervision: Bi-weekly visits to ensure design fidelity during construction.
Adaptive Reuse & Renovation
Structural Assessment
- As-Built Analysis: Documentation of existing load-bearing capacities and structural constraints.
- Retrofitting Solutions: Engineering designs to strengthen old walls or integrate new lightweight steel structures.
- Demolition Planning: Strategic removal of non-essential elements to preserve core integrity.
Design & Fabrication
- Custom Fabrication: Detailed drawings for bespoke metalwork like spiral stairs and window profiles.
- Material Curation: Blending reclaimed materials with modern steel and glass for a layered aesthetic.
- Service Rerouting: Aesthetic integration of modern plumbing and electrical conduits into old frameworks.
Spatial Design
- Volume Enhancement: Opening up spaces to introduce natural light and ventilation.
- Nature Integration: Creation of pocket gardens or skylights within the renovated footprint.
Commercial & Institutional Architecture
Masterplanning
- Zoning Strategy: Strategic layout of blocks for efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
- Public Realm: Design of plazas and social interaction zones within the campus.
Advanced Systems
- Facade Engineering: Design of responsive kinetic elements for light control and identity.
- Structural Grids: Optimization of column layouts for flexible open-plan usage.
- Environmental Design: Integration of acoustics and lighting for auditoriums and galleries.
Compliance & Monitoring
- Sustainability: Design adherence to green building norms and passive architecture principles.
- Tender Documentation: Preparation of detailed BOQs and specifications for contractor selection.
- Quality Checks: Periodic site inspections at critical construction milestones.
About Architectural Design
How We See Spaces
At M9 Design Studio, I look at buildings as more than just walls and roofs. For me, architecture is about making places that feel alive, where people and nature meet and shape each other. My designs don’t scream for attention - instead, I want them to quietly fit into their surroundings and serve everyone who comes by.
Design Principles
- Nature always finds its way in my work. You’ll see landscaped courtyards, green roofs, sometimes a bio-pond. I follow a biophilic design approach, letting the outside flow into the inside.
- I carve out those in-between spaces - shaded lobbies, shared courtyards, spots where folks can hang out or just be. Architecture should help people connect and feel part of something.
- Flexible spatial layouts are key. The world changes, so the spaces I design can shift and grow too.
- Every project tells a story. Whether it’s a cultural memorial or a modern office, I try to bring out the history, emotion, and legacy in every place.
Real-World Projects
- For the Dr. Vishnuvardhan Memorial, I used a curved brick jali wall, making a shaded spot for people to meet, eat, and learn. It’s now full of life, with local kids using the space for dance and community activities.
- The MSR Tower in Bangalore pulls from the city’s garden vibe, with shaded courts and kinetic facades so folks can control the sunlight. Offices don’t have to be dull.
- In Pune, I designed a clubhouse with undulating balconies, giving people private, shaded spots to soak in the views. The site is dotted with native flowers and bio-ponds, blending sports and leisure with nature.
What Sets Us Apart
I mix traditional brick with concrete and steel for warmth and clarity. Sustainability is always on my mind - I use passive cooling techniques, natural light, and smart layouts to keep things comfortable and energy-efficient.
Recognition
My work’s been lucky enough to get noticed internationally. The Kharkiv Freedom Square project won a global design competition, and some of my ideas have been featured in Harvard’s “Architectures of Transition.” For me, these are just small signs that I’m on the right track.
Meet your Expert
M9 Design Studio
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My Story
Hey, we’re M9 Design Studio, and for us, architecture isn’t just putting up walls. It’s letting nature sneak in, like Geoffrey Bawa did—quiet, blended, always changing. You’ll see bits of Kutch’s Lipan Kaam in our work, mud and mirrors telling stories. Awards are cool, sure, but what really sticks is seeing kids dancing in a space we dreamed up. That’s when a building feels alive.
My Work
What We Do - Architecture, masterplanning, interiors for homes and offices, product design inspired by traditional crafts.
Design Philosophy - Every project is a story. We want spaces to spark community and be living canvases.
Nature-Integrated Spaces - We do slow architecture—spaces that blend into landscapes, not fight them.
The 'In-Between' Spots - Courtyards, lobbies, pathways—these shared pockets are where real connections happen.
Materials We Love - Steel, brick, lime plaster, Kota stone—always picking what feels right for the space.
