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# Malik Architecture

We design architecture and interiors for homes, commercial spaces, and heritage sites. Our process is a search for balance, listening to the land's history and using sustainable, handmade materials to create spaces that feel like they belong.

## Services

### [Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/architectural-design)

Takes projects across India; Visit office at Ballard Estate, Mumbai

Typically ₹120-300 per sq.ft. (estimate)

- ![This is the Lateral Verandah House, a structure designed to converse with its landscape. The form is a direct response to the topography, with a roof that mirrors the stepped foundation, weaving around existing trees to create a home that feels born of the hill itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0011a6f9-f55b-4c0a-a3af-03c02b55acd3)
- ![The J-House stands as a quiet counterpoint to the dense urban fabric of Mumbai. It is an exploration of vertical living that prioritizes natural light, ventilation, and a connection to the sky, using deep verandahs and screens to mediate the relationship with the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21ee63ca-5473-41ed-8045-196655624a52)
- ![Light is not a utility but a material to be sculpted. Here, in the House of Solid Stone, hand-cut stone screens, or jaalis, transform sunlight into a dynamic pattern, bringing life and movement to the interior spaces while ensuring privacy and thermal comfort.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fe7967f-1f7f-45c3-95a9-2ed3561559c3)
- ![For the BCG Headquarters in Mumbai, I reimagined the conventional office. This central staircase is not just for circulation; it is a sculptural element within a skylit courtyard, a truncated cone that slices through the campus, echoing the city's industrial past and fostering connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0da045b5-9384-403e-9b8a-226c8d277ebe)
- ![The Radisson Resort in Lonavala emerges from the site's topography and material history. Using local black basalt and wood, the architecture adapts to the program while grappling with the contradictions of rapid urbanization, seeking to restore a connection to nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3040aead-5bf9-4901-86cd-a80bc22e41c5)
- ![At night, the restored IF.BE space reveals its new life as a cultural hub. This project was an act of urban archaeology, transforming a derelict ice factory into a public space for art and discourse, proving that preservation is a powerful form of sustainable development.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/419b68f2-66d1-4c82-89b6-2083a226bc0f)
- ![The entrance to the House of Solid Stone in Jaipur, where operable stone screens create a threshold of light and shadow. The entire structure is an ode to a single material, reviving traditional load-bearing techniques to create a modern, climate-responsive dwelling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdda190c-fc77-448d-bc65-58bbb50f7cd0)
- ![Every project begins as a conversation, often first expressed through a hand sketch. This initial drawing for the Sampurna Residence explores the concept of an animated streetscape and courtyards, which became the foundational language of the final design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/038eefc2-34df-41d0-bd28-5fd8f62da785)

### [Design & Build Services](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/design-build-services)

Takes projects across India; Visit office at Ballard Estate, Mumbai

Typically ₹3,000-6,000 per sq ft (estimate)

- ![The Lateral Verandah House finds its footing on a sloping hill in Lonavala, its unique timber frame creating a dialogue with the landscape. We used raw basalt walls to ground the structure, a nod to the region's architectural history, creating a space that feels both of the earth and elegantly light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5741081-e984-46b3-822a-30d3645a13e2)
- [Video: I believe the first step in architecture is to be silent and listen to the space. This process is less about imposing a vision and more like archaeology or even an orthopedic procedure, where we carefully examine, pin, and suture to heal and strengthen a structure, allowing its true story to emerge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f1ab569-25bf-41ce-ad07-74c029a25b88)
- ![The transformation of the old Ambico Ice Factory was a hands on process of excavation. We spent months carefully scraping away layers of plaster to reveal the original brickwork and retrofitting the structure, a surgical intervention to stabilize what time had worn away.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22826135-9abd-4948-9114-a661821b093d)
- [Video: For the House of Solid Stone in Jaipur, we committed to using only stone for construction, reviving centuries old building techniques. This video shows the immense effort and precision required as our team maneuvers a massive sandstone lintel into place, a testament to the power of handmade architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33698550-5539-4609-9349-9e6623e135d1)
- ![Our Karjat Residence is a house taking shape within the forest. This early construction view shows the bold geometry of a cantilevered deck reaching out into the canopy, establishing the building's intimate relationship with the surrounding nature from the very beginning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/012c296e-8197-4b29-86d0-3330a592d05b)
- ![At the K-Lagoon project, every tree was a non negotiable part of the design. Here you can see how we laid the foundation and reinforcement mesh around an existing tree, making the landscape the foundational element of our architectural vision, not an obstacle to it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/061bf605-704d-4fe0-bc4f-9dd4622694ad)
- ![The play of light and shadow is essential. In the House of Solid Stone, we designed these operable, hand cut stone screens that modulate sunlight and privacy. This feature blends traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality, creating a living facade that breathes with the day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b84e2ef-72cf-4347-a168-1d0fc1a6e1d6)
- [Video: A glimpse of our nearly completed Alibaug residence, where the lines between inside and outside blur. The design uses natural materials like stone and wood to create a tranquil sanctuary that flows seamlessly into the surrounding green landscape and open sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e25b8c36-987a-4720-8e68-8fd680e4fac1)

### [Heritage Restoration & Adaptive Reuse](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse)

Takes projects across India; Visit office at Ballard Estate, Mumbai

Typically ₹1,500-4,000 per sq.ft. (estimate)

- ![My work seeks to create spaces that are alive. Here at IF.BE, the revived 147-year-old ice factory, the central courtyard becomes a stage for performance, a place where the community can gather and engage with art, history, and each other under the gaze of a resurrected banyan tree.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1dde88ed-cfd0-4a5e-9a7c-4ac8df6f849c)
- [Video: I believe the first step in architecture is to be silent and listen to the space. This video explains my process, which is less about design and more like archaeology or even an orthopedic procedure. It is a painstaking, reflexive journey of discovery, pinning, and suturing to bring a structure's history into dialogue with the present.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f1ab569-25bf-41ce-ad07-74c029a25b88)
- ![In the restoration of the Wageshwar Temple, the goal was not simply to rebuild, but to draw light into its ancient heart. These shafts of sunlight are not an accident; they are a deliberate part of the design, creating a direct and moving connection between the structure and the spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75e9c1f9-9f05-4461-9575-eb4e1e47a6cf)
- ![This graphic shows the anatomy of our intervention. It illustrates the surgical retrofits and structural supports needed to stabilize the old ice factory, blending technical drawings with before and after imagery. It is a map of how we suture the 'Found' to the 'Made' with both respect and precision.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33fcef96-b244-4b51-907e-9cb6f87e1570)
- ![A restored space becomes a place for learning. I find great meaning in walking students through a completed project like IF.BE, sharing the stories embedded in the walls and the philosophical choices that guided the adaptive reuse. It is about passing on the custodianship of our built heritage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d7fb52f-65ea-42e1-b789-96f9161a772f)
- [Video: The banyan tree was the protagonist of the IF.BE project. This video discusses the 'why' behind the restoration, a search for a home for creative people in a city starved of cultural spaces. It is about repurposing our industrial heritage and creating an equitable dialogue with history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ac82fab-a8b9-47e8-9d8d-9897bb1695c7)
- ![The philosophy is grounded in tangible work. This is the reality of restoration: the slow, patient scraping of plaster to reveal 150-year-old brickwork and the skilled welding of steel to support failing structures. This hands-on approach is fundamental to the honesty of the final space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22826135-9abd-4948-9114-a661821b093d)
- ![The entrance to IF.BE at night, now a beacon in Mumbai's heritage precinct. What was once a decaying factory is now a public space for discourse and art, serving as a living example of sustainability through preservation. It is a seed for urban regeneration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/419b68f2-66d1-4c82-89b6-2083a226bc0f)

### [Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/interior-design)

Takes projects across India; Visit office at Ballard Estate, Mumbai

Typically ₹2,000-5,000 per sqft (estimate)

- ![This view from the Radisson Resort in Lonavala captures the essence of our work. The architecture frames the natural landscape, creating a seamless connection between the built form and the surrounding topography, a principle that guides all our designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00bb92ae-00bb-4627-96c7-3282b903a539)
- ![For the BCG Headquarters in Mumbai, we reimagined the corporate environment. This view looks up through a 'skylit' circular courtyard, a core element that brings light and air deep into the vertical campus, echoing the industrial past of the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0da045b5-9384-403e-9b8a-226c8d277ebe)
- ![The Lateral Verandah House in Lonavala is designed to merge with the hillside. The unique timber frame structure and infinity pool create a space that feels both sheltered and completely open to the expansive views.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1761edf9-f681-48c4-97b7-88acf48a3cac)
- ![In the Sampurna Residence, we used a curving brick wall to create an 'animated streetscape' within the home. This element guides movement and defines space, transforming a simple corridor into an artistic and experiential journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32d7a82b-bab4-4424-8349-ca10335eebb0)
- ![Light is a material we sculpt. In the J-House, these operable metal screens, a modern interpretation of the traditional *jaali*, modulate sunlight to create dynamic patterns, filling the space with a serene, diffused glow while ensuring privacy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3231d616-e4a8-4146-b637-14d4f76e6f96)
- ![Our process begins by listening to the site. At the K-Lagoon residence, we designed the structure around existing trees, allowing this one to grow through the roof, a testament to our belief that architecture should coexist harmoniously with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2503ccf2-9724-4b40-8940-1b886b3bff66)
- [Video: The design process is a fluid conversation between hand and mind. Here, I am sketching the core concept for the Sampurna Residence, translating the idea of traditional village streets and courtyards into a blueprint for modern urban living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ca67edf-68f9-4a6f-8d35-1fcf2de5b9fe)
- ![Our integrated design and build approach ensures that the vision is executed with precision. On-site, we oversee every detail, from the structural framework to the installation of complex elements, ensuring the integrity of the design is carried through to completion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06350b95-55d7-4e64-8995-b04cfe00c7d8)
- ![We believe in giving old structures new life. At IF.BE, a repurposed ice factory, the space becomes a stage for cultural discourse and performance, demonstrating how adaptive reuse can serve as a seed for urban regeneration and community engagement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1dde88ed-cfd0-4a5e-9a7c-4ac8df6f849c)
- ![The House of Solid Stone in Jaipur explores the structural and cooling properties of stone. Operable, hand-cut stone screens shade the interiors, modulating light and temperature through traditional methods adapted for contemporary life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdda190c-fc77-448d-bc65-58bbb50f7cd0)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Studied at Cornell, came back home to Bombay—felt lost, honestly. That confusion pushed me into questioning what architects really do. I don’t see myself as some grand 'author', more like a catalyst. Nature leads, we just try to keep up. 'Form Follows Life'—not just a line, it’s how we work. Sometimes the land says something, you just have to listen. Plant seeds, see what grows. No fixed endings, just the search.

### My work

- **Design & Build Services**: We work on architecture and interiors—private homes, villas, commercial HQs, and turnkey projects.
- **Listening to Place**: We start with silence on site. The land, climate, and history guide us, not pre-set plans.
- **Adaptive Reuse of Heritage**: Restoring old Bombay buildings is like archaeology—careful, respectful, sometimes messy, but always honest.
- **Handmade & Sustainable**: We use local, low-impact materials—brick, stone, terrazzo. Handmade stone architecture is our thing.
- **Design That Feels Right**: Good design should feel like it belongs—essential, natural, not forced. It needs spirit.