--- title: "Commercial Architecture & Interior Design for Distinctive Brand Spaces - mytribe" description: "Need standout Commercial Architecture & Interior Design? We craft atmospheric spaces for fine-dining restaurants, boutique hotels, and luxury retail. Hire an expert to create a powerful brand statement with context-sensitive, modern commercial design." canonical: https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/commercial-architecture-interior-design last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # Commercial Architecture & Interior Design in New Delhi By [Matra Architects](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects) · We design commercial spaces that combine local building methods and modern materials, making each project fit its setting and purpose through detailed research and hands-on work. ## Locations Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi ### Travels to - Takes projects across Delhi NCR (National Capital Region, National Capital Region) - Takes projects across India (India, India) ### Visit at - Visit studio at Malviya Nagar, New Delhi (office close to Saket Metro Station, Select Citywalk Mall, Hauz Khas Village, Deer Park, Qutub Institutional Area, Panchsheel Enclave) ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Commercial & Resort Architecture Full-scope architectural design for boutique properties using climate-responsive layouts and modern vernacular construction. Typically ₹600-950 ₹ per sq ft of Built-up Area (estimate) #### **Site & Climate Strategy** * **Topographical Design:** Structural planning that minimizes excavation to blend with natural slopes and terrain. * **Vernacular Modernism:** Adaptation of local techniques like Kathkuni or Dhajji Dewari for seismic and climatic resilience. * **Passive Systems:** Integration of heating and cooling strategies such as Trombe walls or sun-spaces. #### **Structure & Façade** * **Composite Systems:** Design of hybrid structures utilizing steel framing with stone or mud infill. * **Glazing Details:** Specifications for large-span glass facades ensuring thermal insulation and view maximization. * **Material Selection:** Use of locally sourced stone and timber mixed with industrial steel and glass elements. #### **Documentation & Monitoring** * **Master Planning:** Layout of structures, pathways, and landscape markers within the site. * **GFC Drawings:** Complete architectural working drawings for civil works, fenestration, and roofing. * **Site Monitoring:** Inspections at critical stages like foundation laying and roof casting. ### Fine Dining & Hospitality Interiors Industrial-chic design for restaurants and hotels focusing on acoustic dampening, exposed MEP services, and custom furniture. Typically ₹800-1,250 ₹ per sq ft (estimate) #### **Layout & Aesthetics** * **Operational Zoning:** Planning of public dining areas versus service zones and open-kitchen concepts. * **Industrial Detailing:** Sculptural integration of exposed services like AC ducts and conduits. * **Acoustic Strategy:** Material selection to balance hard surfaces like concrete with necessary acoustic comfort. #### **Furniture & Materiality** * **Custom Joinery:** Detailed designs for fixed seating banquettes, concrete bar counters, and service stations. * **Material Specs:** Sourcing of high-traffic materials including corten steel, leather, and sealed concrete. #### **Technical Integration** * **MEP Coordination:** Visual integration of heavy machinery, exhausts, and fresh air systems into the design. * **Lighting Design:** Layered plans for day-to-night transitions focusing on table intimacy. * **Finishing Supervision:** Monitoring of flooring casting and wall finishing techniques. ### Luxury Retail Interior Design Avant-garde retail interiors featuring custom concrete geometries, bespoke fixture joinery, and museum-grade lighting design. Typically ₹1,200-1,800 ₹ per sq ft (estimate) #### **Concept & Prototyping** * **Spatial Narrative:** Development of archetypal forms (cave-like, industrial) unique to the brand identity. * **Material Research:** Selection of non-conventional palettes including fair-faced or board-formed exposed concrete and oxidized metals. * **Physical Modeling:** 3D printed and handcrafted wood scale models to test volume and light flow. #### **Technical Detailing** * **Shuttering Plans:** Specialized drawings for casting concrete walls and ceilings to achieve signature structural aesthetics. * **Fixture Design:** Bespoke joinery drawings for display units, racks, and sculptural elements. * **Lighting Systems:** Reflected Ceiling Plans designed for high-contrast illumination to highlight merchandise. #### **Execution & Supervision** * **Site Inspections:** Regular checks on formwork and reinforcement prior to concrete pouring. * **Vendor Management:** Coordination with specialized fabricators for steel, glass, and millwork. * **Visualisation:** High-fidelity 3D walkthroughs to visualize light and material interactions. ## About Commercial Architecture & Interior Design ### How We See Commercial Spaces For us, every commercial project is more than just plans and walls. I look for stories, values, and local symbols that can shape a space. The goal is to build something that’s functional, sure, but also has a vibe people remember. I love working with materials in a way that feels open and honest - nothing fake, nothing forced. ### What We’ve Done - Boutique hotels and resorts: I always try to root them in their natural and cultural setting. That spa resort in Manali? I mixed steel and glass to reflect the mountains, but used bits of Kathkuni style (that old-school wood and stone method) so it feels like it belongs there, not just dropped in. In Kashmir, I’m playing with Dhajji Dewari (timber frames) to create something modern but tough, so it’ll last in the local weather. - Fine-dining restaurants: I want the interiors to match the food. So for an Italian place in Gurugram, I went for exposed concrete and steel to get that moody, industrial look. The kitchen is open, so cooking becomes part of the whole scene. - High-end retail: I love sculpting the store itself as part of the brand. For a couture label, I carved out a cave-like space using concrete and mirrors, so the clothes almost glow in there. ### Our Style I let the materials do the talking. Exposed concrete shapes light and shadow. Steel and glass open things up and let the outdoors in. Timber and stone keep things grounded and local. ### How We Work I don’t rush. I start with sketches, dig into research, then move to digital models and real-life prototypes. That’s how I know every detail works, from the first idea to the finished building. If you care about contextual commercial building design and spaces that actually feel alive, I get it. So do I. ## Highlights Browse through Matra Architects's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/commercial-architecture-interior-design/featured) - [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) ### [Hospitality: Contextual Resorts & Hotels](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/commercial-architecture-interior-design/hospitality-contextual-resorts-hotels) - ![A view from within the Hamsa Resort in Manali on a winter evening. The steel-framed glass enclosure provides an uninterrupted connection to the snow-covered landscape, blending the boundary between the interior and the Himalayan outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da2ea6e0-05f5-4cff-9e2b-f295e2747480) - ![The glass facade of the Hamsa Resort reflects the snow and sky, making the building an active participant in the changing light and weather of the Solang Valley. This material choice contrasts with the organic forms of the surrounding apple orchard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e926f23b-31c5-4606-9d4e-7650fe1cb1db) - ![The modern form of the Hamsa Resort's spa building emerges from the misty, forested slopes of Manali. The design juxtaposes a contemporary steel and glass structure with buildings that utilize traditional Kathkuni timber and stone construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbde2f66-7319-46ab-a649-b2846f409e83) - ![A frontal view of the proposed hotel in Kashmir, showcasing the timber-braced framework. This modern interpretation of Dhajji Dewari construction creates a visually light yet structurally robust facade suited for the region's climate and seismic conditions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74876b8c-a01f-491d-aa64-9afb4da5c595) - ![This rendering details the intricate cross-bracing of the timber structure for the Kashmir hotel project. The design creates a patchwork-like facade that is both functional and evocative of the traditional Dhajji Dewari textile-like appearance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bbf74a1-ee3f-4cd0-a8fc-df096127ceae) - ![A close-up of the hotel entrance in Kashmir, highlighting the connection between the timber frame and the glass-enclosed walkways. The design emphasizes transparency and a seamless integration with the surrounding pine forest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/006a2d0b-18be-4d13-926c-983700c9a440) - ![The hotel structure is designed to sit lightly on the hilly terrain. This view from below shows how the building is elevated on a solid base, allowing the natural landscape to flow around and beneath it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8773e77-4cda-4929-b75f-e4ff64eeebc7) ### [Restaurant & Culinary Spaces](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/commercial-architecture-interior-design/restaurant-culinary-spaces) - ![The main dining area at Evoo, where the wood-fired pizza oven serves as a focal point. The space is defined by the monolithic presence of exposed concrete walls and ceilings, creating a dark, atmospheric setting for this pizzeria in Gurugram.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/897d1a1c-2a97-433c-aa22-064137a195d0) - ![A glimpse of the activity within the open kitchen at Evoo, viewed from the tufted leather seating of the dining area. The composition of steel framing, concrete, and glass separates yet connects the diners to the food preparation process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82bcace5-2e6a-46b1-bc7b-5e4e5d8c0918) ### [Sculptural Retail Interiors](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/commercial-architecture-interior-design/sculptural-retail-interiors) - ![Mannequins displaying haute couture gowns appear to float within the Gaurav Gupta store. This low-angle shot emphasizes the verticality of the space and the way the sculpted interior directs the eye, turning fashion into a form of installation art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87fb0888-b0ae-4b89-935a-96ee68f75e81) - ![A detail of the Gaurav Gupta store interior, showing a custom-fabricated metal console with a draped texture against a raw concrete wall. This juxtaposition of refined metalwork and rough material is a recurring theme in the project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4462dca8-dd34-425e-b128-b6a5038b82a3) - ![Cantilevered concrete shelves emerge from the wall, serving as minimalist pedestals for displaying accessories. The overhead skylight casts natural light down the textured concrete, highlighting the interplay of form and material.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39eb84cb-0592-4ad1-8e22-2454d77ab35c) - ![A detail view looking up into a narrow, textured concrete crevice within the store. This demonstrates the construction technique used to achieve the cave-like, excavated quality of the space, focusing on raw materiality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/276370f6-d2d5-46a9-a047-0f6101f9e404) - ![An early digital rendering of the Gaurav Gupta store concept. This visualization was a key part of the design process, used to study the spatial relationships between the mirrored surfaces, concrete forms, and the placement of mannequins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89e06627-c21a-4454-9cea-0c4f032a6382) - ![An initial concept sketch for the store's interior. This drawing explores the fundamental idea of suspending forms and figures within a defined architectural volume, which became the guiding principle for the final design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/138747c2-15dc-4f42-82b6-1e446f30e86f) ### [Architectural Concepts & Process](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/commercial-architecture-interior-design/architectural-concepts-process) - ![Physical architectural models in my studio are essential tools for study. Here, the winter sun casts diffused light and shadow across a timber truss model, an observation that directly inspires the design of a glass facade for an upcoming Delhi house.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c003eea3-ffda-4461-9287-582ffe2c87a1) - ![A close-up of two distinct architectural models. The one on the left, a balsa wood truss, explores structural systems, while the one on the right, encased in acrylic, studies massing and form. This showcases the different scales and materials I use for design investigation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76b478cd-6e02-45ad-8f54-3a0c2a2f47a3) - ![The play of light on a studio wall, filtered through the structure of an architectural model. This study of transparency, reflection, and diffusion is a critical part of my process, informing how the final building will interact with its environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92f28208-df3c-49fb-bf3f-2b6ceb30922b) ### [Awards & Recognition](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/commercial-architecture-interior-design/awards-recognition) - [Video: It was an honor for my practice to be included in the Architectural Digest AD100 Hall of Fame for 2023. This video montage from the publication celebrates the firms recognized for their significant contributions to architecture and design in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/370ebd1b-3432-47a7-90f8-b4bfef9cef7e) ## Meet your expert [Matra Architects](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects) ### 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. ## More services from Matra Architects - [Bespoke Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/bespoke-residential-architecture) · ₹250-600 per sq ft (design fee only) (estimate) ## Book To book Matra Architects, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Commercial%20Architecture%20%26%20Interior%20Design%20by%20Matra%20Architects.)