Urban Design & Masterplanning
Available across India
We design urban masterplans that blend buildings with green spaces, create community areas, and adapt to different scales, focusing on places where people and nature connect.
Pricing Guide
Conceptual Masterplanning & Zoning
Strategic Vision & Zoning
- Topography and sun-path analysis for passive cooling.
- Development of core thematic narrative (e.g., Living Canvas).
- Zoning strategy separating public, semi-public, and private areas.
- Volumetric block models to establish building heights and density.
Landscape Integration
- Conceptual layout of bio-ponds and green corridors.
- Slow-mobility circulation planning for cyclists and pedestrians.
- Identification of community pause points like amphitheaters.
Visual Deliverables
- 3-5 high-quality mood perspectives showing nature-architecture logic.
- Stylized masterplan diagram showing flow and green cover.
- Comprehensive PDF deck for stakeholder presentations.
Detailed Urban Design Guidelines
Infrastructure & Mobility
- Detailed street cross-sections showing carriageways and pedestrian paths.
- Traffic management planning including drop-off bays and parking logic.
- Universal accessibility design for wheelchair and stroller access.
Architectural Controls
- Vernacular material palette selection (brick, stone, concrete).
- Rules for fenestration, shading cantilevers, and green facades.
- Dark-sky compliant lighting strategy for streets and plazas.
Systems Integration
- Rainwater harvesting pond locations and bio-swale integration.
- Micro-climate control via strategic tree placement.
High-Density Plaza & Hardscape Design
Hardscape & Flooring
- Intricate layout drawings for custom paving patterns.
- Grading plans for water runoff and sunk/elevated seating zones.
- Civil and aesthetic detailing for reflection pools or bio-ponds.
Street Elements
- Design of custom modular or fixed seating benches.
- Structural design for focal points and art installations.
- Detailed drawings for brick or stone jali screen walls.
Ambience & Lighting
- Selection of native plants for canopy shading.
- Electrical layout for bollards, spike lights, and strip lighting.
About Urban Design & Masterplanning
How We See Urban Design
I treat masterplanning as an act of care, not just a blueprint. For me, it’s about creating a living canvas where people and nature shape the space together. I’m always searching for that 'in-between'—the places where things breathe, where silence and activity meet, and where real connections happen.
Spaces for People, Not Just Buildings
My approach leans into greenspace integration in urban design, taking inspiration from architects like Geoffrey Bawa. Buildings don’t need to stand out—sometimes it’s better if they let nature take the lead. I try to make things blend in, not shout for attention.
Masterplanning Across Scales
- I design community-oriented masterplans, from large campuses to busy city squares.
- Projects like MCA International Clubhouse in Pune mix sports, culture, and hospitality, all wrapped in living greenery.
- The Dr. Vishnuvardhan Memorial in Mysore isn’t just a memorial—it’s a spot where locals come together, like kids doing dance practice in the auditorium.
- Even vertical spaces, like MSR Tower in Bangalore, are made to feel like a campus, with green breaks and places to pause.
Reimagining Urban Life
- In public realm transformation, I turn neglected or hectic spots into assets for the community—like Kharkiv’s Freedom Square in Ukraine, where the city’s buzz and nature slow down together.
- With installations like "Echoes of the Deep" in Amsterdam, I use light and form to invite people into moments of reflection in the middle of urban chaos.
It’s All About Storytelling
Every project is a chance for people and nature to write their stories, with a framework that lets things evolve over time. Not everything works perfectly, but that’s what keeps it real.
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.
