--- title: "Matra Architects: Context-Sensitive Design for Bespoke Homes & Resorts - mytribe" description: "Discover Matra Architects for context-sensitive design, brutalist architecture, and bespoke residential spaces. Transform your vision into striking reality with expert hands-on process." canonical: https://mytribe.in/matra_architects last_updated: 2024-12-26 --- # Matra Architects We practice context-sensitive architecture, integrating material and construction logic in a search for archetypal forms. Our work transforms values into built reality, from homes and villas to resorts and stores. ## Services ### [Bespoke Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/bespoke-residential-architecture) Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi Typically ₹250-600 per sq ft (design fee only) (estimate) - ![This is the Jenga House, a residence I designed in New Delhi. The structure is an assembly of stacked and shifted concrete volumes, creating a dynamic facade with recessed balconies and deep overhangs that sculpt light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/378904d2-e7ad-43c8-bafe-096a1cd40b60) - ![A digital visualization of an upcoming residence in Moradabad. This interior view highlights a key feature: a sculptural spiral staircase that acts as a central organizing element within a double-height living space, all rendered in exposed concrete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd093e07-a264-4d42-932f-bc6ac3b3912b) - ![The Rhizome House, a farmhouse project completed in 2016. Here, a cantilevered volume clad in wooden shingles projects out from the main structure, framing a view of the landscape and demonstrating a blend of heavy concrete and lighter materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9fbe4860-1707-45fd-af6d-6656f9913eb3) - [Video: This video presents a 3D visualization for a conceptual pavilion on the banks of the Yamuna river. The design uses a series of concrete arches and a perforated roof to create a modern interpretation of historical Mughal architecture, focusing on reflections and patterned light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/008ba4fa-6f92-4f91-b59a-abe16040165d) - ![A photograph taken during the construction of a villa in Moradabad. This image captures the raw power of the cantilevered concrete form and the forest of rebar, illustrating the brutalist honesty of the structure before it is fully enclosed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57f5c752-d2f5-43d6-ad2d-f988fb03091f) - ![A detail of the staircase within the Jenga House. This image shows the precise combination of materials, with thin steel balusters set against a board-formed concrete wall, reflecting my focus on craftsmanship and material texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/352ecedc-79cb-4ea3-aa6d-9a8f1a643383) - ![A 3D render exploring the 'Tetris' concept for an upcoming residence in Delhi. The design is an agglomeration of interlocking concrete blocks, creating a complex interplay of solid and void, interior and exterior spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6085bb4a-69d8-4720-9ce3-e813b3695165) - ![This lightweight steel and glass pavilion sits beside a pool in Delhi. The design prioritizes transparency and a connection to the garden, using a perforated jaali roof to filter sunlight and create a gentle, shaded atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca582b73-7402-4eb9-a234-a0adb26a03b6) ### [Commercial Architecture & Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/commercial-architecture-interior-design) Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi Typically ₹180-350 per sqft (estimate) - [Video: This conceptual video visualizes a pavilion on the banks of the Yamuna river. The design explores the interplay of light and shadow through a series of contemporary concrete arches, a formal nod to Mughal architecture, creating a serene space for reflection that is deeply connected to its historical context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/008ba4fa-6f92-4f91-b59a-abe16040165d) - ![The Hamsa Resort in Manali features a modern glass and steel facade that reflects the surrounding Himalayan peaks. This design choice creates a direct visual dialogue between the structure and its environment, while the building itself incorporates traditional Kathkuni construction principles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3292486c-92b1-4a3c-8c8e-d8a94e6804eb) - ![At the Evoo restaurant in Gurugram, the open kitchen is framed as a stage for culinary performance. The structure of exposed concrete and steel defines the space, creating an industrial aesthetic that complements the modern Italian dining experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97bf7688-c399-4f1c-92db-1849e2db217f) - ![The interior of the Gaurav Gupta couture store in New Delhi was conceived as a sculpted cavern. Raw concrete walls and strategically placed mirrors create a dramatic, gallery-like environment where the fashion pieces are displayed as artifacts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a3f123b-9fff-4b78-ada6-8cffd6ada417) - [Video: This video shows the evolution of a 3D printed model for a spiral staircase. It demonstrates my process of moving from a digital concept to a physical prototype, a critical step in testing the structural and aesthetic logic of complex forms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a73205aa-a396-4fba-8559-9b3e5282fd52) - ![This visualization shows a hotel project in Kashmir, set against its snowy, mountainous landscape. The design reinterprets the vernacular Dhajji Dewari, a timber-braced frame technique, to create a modern, resilient structure that is authentic to its location.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d69cadf5-a007-47dc-9d56-289ccc6a3fc4) - [Video: I was honored to be named Architect of the Year at the India Design 2024 awards. This video captures the moment I received the award from Pritzker Laureate Peter Zumthor, a recognition of my practice's dedication to meaningful architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75e016d2-b2b5-408f-98ce-51f2789fa002) ## Meet your expert ### My story We’re always searching, never settling. Sometimes we pack our bags and head off to places like Granada or Fatehpur Sikri, not for the monuments but for the vibe, the way old builders made values real. Awards are nice—Peter Zumthor handing one over was wild—but the real thrill is seeing raw concrete catch sunlight, or a wall in Kashmir using Dhajji Dewari (timber-laced stonework) in a new way. Every project’s a chat with the land and its story. ### My work - **Architecture & Interiors for Homes, Villas, Resorts, and Stores**: We design everything from exposed concrete interiors to sculptural resort architecture, plus urban planning. - **Context-Sensitive Approach**: Our thing is blending brutalist villa design with local heritage, always chasing timeless forms. - **Raw Materials & Bold Forms**: Big on concrete, steel, timber. Love the play of light and shadow, solid and void. - **Hands-On Process**: We’re on site, working with both modern precast construction and old-school techniques like Dhajji Dewari reinterpretation. - **Inspired by Art and Travel**: We draw from sculpture, travels, and architectural masters to shape spaces that feel alive.