--- title: "Architectural Design Process: How We Shape Ideas" description: "Explore our architectural design process, from initial sketches and concept models to final construction. We specialize in institutional, campus, and sustainable architecture." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects/educational-institutional-architecture/our-design-process-from-sketch-to-structure last_updated: 2025-09-03 --- # Our Architectural Design Process Tribe Verified · Two decades of institutional design expertise. By [Mindspace](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects) · Takes projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Sanjayanagara · ₹180 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Educational & Institutional Architecture](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects/educational-institutional-architecture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects/educational-institutional-architecture/gallery) Every project begins with a simple question and a sketch. This is how we move from conceptual ideas to built environments that respond to their context. ## Photos and videos - ![Early concept sketches for the School of Architecture at VIT, exploring how to create dynamic studios and a central spine to encourage peer learning and collaboration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e47f79b7-a368-4875-89a5-608fca8799a1) - ![A diagram illustrating the five modes of learning in an architecture school: lectures, studios, doing, observing, and informal interaction. Our design for VIT aimed to create inspiring spaces for each of these.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/993a1ee8-7362-4124-82a8-64574e668a7f) - ![A sectional drawing of the IIM Bangalore hostel, illustrating how we punctuated double-loaded corridors with double-height breakout spaces and discussion rooms to create a feeling of openness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3065c98f-abba-415a-89fc-c712af885ee6) - ![Floor plans for the IIM hostel, showing the variation in levels, the strategic removal of rooms to create light wells, and the addition of breakout spaces to enhance student life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1aa93135-4091-4a13-8c30-33f432d3a8da) - ![A hand-drawn section of the Vellore International School. This sketch explores the relationship between the classrooms, the sloping site, and the traditional pitched roof form, a key element of the design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/026fa739-5cdb-4d68-aa97-0f2f7b47a4d3) - ![A concept sketch of the amphitheater and academic blocks at Vellore International School. This drawing captures the vision of a campus that resembles a hillside settlement, with buildings nestled into the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30d50f2a-2eee-464b-88a6-8a3813bb611f) - ![The master plan for the DRL Leadership Academy, showing the north-south orientation of buildings around large green spaces and a water retention pond to achieve a LEED platinum rating.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18f7d0c2-971b-4119-badf-6d738198c047) - ![A detailed section through the communal node of the KIPCER building, showing the integration of the amphitheater, atrium, and auditorium to create a multi-functional public space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11c8329a-aa66-4849-98dc-11116522c890) - ![An early facade concept for the VIT School of Architecture, exploring a composition of projecting boxes and angled planes to create a dynamic and expressive exterior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc771790-c527-4701-a96f-9633b3eaba82) - ![Another facade exploration for the VIT School of Architecture, this time using a series of overlapping, angled planes to create a sense of movement and energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7822249-aae7-4b11-beb8-8d1e8cc00b12) - ![An early charcoal sketch for the classroom complex at IIM Bangalore. This drawing captures the initial thoughts on creating a grand staircase as a vibrant, informal spillover space that complements the campus's iconic central pergola.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eff00bb1-1c10-469f-9248-351cc142fc71) - ![A concept sketch for the JNC Auditorium in Bangalore, exploring a faceted, crystalline form that emerges from the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7cec48b-909b-4df9-8d43-13a26a4a969d) - ![An initial ideation sketch for the JNC Auditorium, showing a more angular and fragmented facade concept.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/66e2f8e9-4070-4112-9820-f469e728d4b9) - ![A 3D render of an early concept for the JNC Auditorium, translating the faceted sketch into a more defined architectural form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31ee2fe9-32b3-4e4b-9e4c-a39fb189c20d) - ![A sectional model of the IIM hostel, showing the complex interplay of single rooms, double-height spaces, and floating glass discussion rooms overlooking the central courtyard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca01736f-dbba-48c2-8036-ad60eb7e0d19) - ![A different sectional view of the IIM hostel model, highlighting the visual connections across different floors and the penetration of natural light deep into the building.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e617362-6760-4c42-8383-73d0ea1e7bb9) - ![This section of the IIM hostel model shows the studio rooms for married students at one end and the clusters of single-occupancy rooms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fafcefd-3675-4a36-bf88-854a0f118a55) - ![A full sectional model of the IIM hostel, demonstrating the overall strategy of creating a high-density building that still feels open and intimate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0e0374d-e9da-4426-baf6-3a176e5412c9) - ![An aerial map showing the location of the new hostel block within the larger IIM Bangalore campus, situated at the periphery as a continuation of the central axis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44ddc73a-55e6-487b-b9dc-795de29b1a43) - ![A sectional drawing of the IIM classroom complex, showing the grand staircase that connects the different levels and serves as a major student interaction zone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d8ab570-a298-43a7-96c2-74ce47c4b81e) - ![The location of the classroom complex at the heart of the IIM-B campus, right next to the iconic central pergola, is shown in this site map.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/365203d8-8433-4fcb-8c68-c394a339fad9) - ![A site plan illustrating the two-phased development of the curved hostel block at IIM-B, designed to wrap around an existing playground and preserve trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/288cb077-d8d7-4acc-8c5d-3967f7459a19) - ![The location of the curved hostel block on the IIM-B campus masterplan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d08dfe05-8b32-4e59-acb2-682627b7ef86) - ![A sectional diagram showing how the second phase of the curved hostel was built parallel to the first, creating a vibrant interactive plaza between the two buildings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff0be860-a71a-428f-b161-b47324fe51c6) - ![A collage illustrating how connecting bridges pass between the two curved hostel blocks, creating a dynamic space for student gatherings and events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5b5aa36-9d12-4568-b002-15bdf2222200) - ![The location of the Married Student Housing (MHU) on the IIM-B campus, adjacent to the playground.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b957bf8-1ace-4b8e-accb-86372e7693ee) - ![A design diagram explaining the split-level, staggered arrangement of the married student housing, a departure from conventional stacked apartments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5d8ac9a-adfb-49e9-9d6a-ba942db20d24) - ![A colorful sketch showing one of the facade options explored for the School of Architecture at VIT, designed to be dynamic when viewed from passing trains.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e40167e-f761-45fa-be2b-d7270588d89d) - ![A duplicate of a facade sketch for VIT, showing the exploration of form and color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4db3494-d7cf-4368-a15e-2bbd369e58ca) - ![A facade sketch for VIT using bold, colorful geometric shapes to create a playful and creative identity for the architecture school.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d55d4a1-e891-4656-83f7-b5823e2ada20) - ![An abstract sketch exploring the massing of the VIT architecture school as a cluster of stacked and shifted boxes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd6a9b81-db68-4782-a0a5-32fbc0b8bf0d) - ![A duplicate of the abstract massing sketch for VIT.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9ecb8d3-7934-4dbc-b5b4-cdd4dae3843e) - ![Another facade concept for VIT, using a collage of colorful, angled planes to create a dynamic and fragmented appearance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f30f3e40-a0c8-48b6-ac68-7c07e98c3b9c) - ![A duplicate of the facade sketch for VIT with bold geometric shapes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5045794b-3184-40da-b9a5-63da1ee9774f) - ![A facade option for VIT exploring the use of a lightweight screen or 'brise soleil' to create a layered and transparent exterior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b103e2f-58b2-4afd-a95d-343383e25149) - ![A duplicate of the facade concept for VIT using colorful, angled planes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de071790-c67d-41dc-b5a1-0fce6aedbf9d) - ![A duplicate of the facade concept for VIT with projecting boxes and angled planes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6311a8db-48d7-4b06-8c2b-ff09409d9432) - ![A monochromatic sketch for the VIT facade, exploring a more brutalist language with strong vertical elements and rhythmic openings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/66ce2530-00e1-497e-8b2e-ca527bf98fee) - ![A duplicate of the facade option for VIT exploring a lightweight screen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79272ccf-69a1-4678-ba75-33499ac89f72) - ![A colored sketch of a facade option for VIT, showing a more refined version of the projecting box concept.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fa2dcfb-51c4-4d30-aed7-e2e5778e56ac) - ![A duplicate of the refined facade sketch for VIT.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d59f8542-ee01-4c34-8301-be561aeeb2a8) - ![A duplicate of the facade exploration for VIT using overlapping, angled planes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83964025-3d55-4066-a797-116748062c66) - ![A duplicate of the monochromatic brutalist sketch for the VIT facade.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0b58af6-75f8-4f05-ba61-440c1e9bacf6) - ![A sectional render showing the green screen detail at the VIT School of Architecture. This screen, with a wire mesh for creepers, helps cut down direct sunlight and creates a cooler micro-climate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0aa919a-48a2-4482-9c40-3fac4ccad44b) - ![A duplicate of the sectional render of the green screen at VIT.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8d6e548-130c-4a89-af06-3a57c929f1b7) - ![A diagram showing how lecture halls at VIT are situated partially underground with earth berms for natural insulation, a key passive cooling strategy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b25d3f2-1af9-45b3-b022-a5c52abef18b) - ![A duplicate of the concept sketches for VIT, showing dynamic studios and a central spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1eb4a76-03c1-41ac-bf4e-cab6a2d24ff7) - ![A blog post graphic introducing our design philosophy for the VIT School of Architecture, centered on the question: "Can creativity be taught?"](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0086f624-9192-49c6-94de-65cbc5de4e21) - ![A duplicate of the diagram illustrating the five modes of learning that informed our design for VIT.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/981ce19d-649f-4876-af0b-a0a18b63b2e9) - ![A concept sketch illustrating how amphitheaters and spill-out steps encourage "learning through observation" by allowing students to watch discussions and juries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9f8c8a5-b36e-4da9-bd21-a40171d7b966) - ![A duplicate of the diagram showing the use of earth berms for lecture halls at VIT.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bd4574f-ee30-4f32-b3ad-a1dd177fa82c) - ![A duplicate of the concept sketch for "learning through observation" at VIT.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9acec5e4-7fe0-4efc-a300-99d200cda3d0) - ![An image of an informal learning space at IIM-B, used here to illustrate the importance of common areas in the creative process for the VIT design philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/027a72f9-a51b-453f-9950-8569a2d7b81b) - ![A duplicate of the blog post graphic for the VIT School of Architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f79294d6-2d4d-4a21-9802-566e0d3ac917) - ![A concept sketch illustrating "learning by doing," where the central spine of the building is transformed into a vibrant space for student displays and exhibitions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6937ec15-18b9-4def-ae3b-c4494fe0f06f) - ![A duplicate image of an informal learning space, used to illustrate the design philosophy for VIT.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ed0e746-743f-4dd3-bb7e-e7610db96b2a) - ![A duplicate of the concept sketch for "learning by doing" at VIT.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b55346b-5901-4e60-83de-b5e8670852fe) - ![A sectional drawing of the DRL Leadership Academy, showing the relationship between the residential block, common areas, and the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/671a97e0-a4c8-4059-8325-0c4647069b62) - ![A duplicate of the sectional drawing for the DRL Leadership Academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17103c10-bd51-4892-8469-d9b63d1ff860) - ![A diagram illustrating how green mounds and trees are used to shade the DRL campus and facilitate air movement, a key part of its sustainable design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3adeee5a-6a8b-4976-85e0-4527aa2f65a1) - ![A sectional diagram showing the visual connection from the interior spaces to the open green areas at the DRL Leadership Academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52eaa06e-68b4-4dd2-bf6d-f02c59654661) - ![A duplicate of the sectional diagram showing the indoor-outdoor connection at DRL.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58ff5e10-8b3e-495d-848a-8aecc9eed457) - ![A detailed section of the DRL academic block, showing the integration of classrooms, breakout spaces, and ramps with the sloping landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e242554c-8037-4f99-820b-1476cfb23744) - ![A duplicate of the detailed section of the DRL academic block.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e227d845-cde7-421a-b199-2f6dfb49778b) - ![An axonometric section of the DRL Leadership Academy, illustrating how wind tunnels are integrated into the design to promote natural ventilation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61178b57-39a4-462b-82e2-c70d4afc54ee) - ![A duplicate of the diagram showing the use of green mounds for shading and cooling at DRL.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bc2ccb2-e797-45cf-8ade-5b05aca9418b) - ![A duplicate of the axonometric section of the DRL Leadership Academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d227085a-c47a-4557-a860-bc2cad7b987f) - ![A duplicate of the master plan for the DRL Leadership Academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdba35ad-feec-404c-a5c0-e9452d13a5e7) - ![Concept sketches for Parkside Retirement Homes, showing the connection between a temple plaza and the podium level, and the use of cascading terraces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a12a825-8ace-4274-9e8d-ffac5392d5a5) - ![A duplicate of the concept sketches for Parkside Retirement Homes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2231f2e1-83e5-4cc0-8e9f-4050617159b5) - ![A sectional drawing of the residential wing at Vellore International School, showing the 'houseparent' unit and the multi-level dormitories connected by a central courtyard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac4c45ce-8366-42af-b39c-6c687b1cea23) - ![A 3D sketch of the hostel cluster at Vellore International School, showing two clusters of 24 students arranged around courtyards at different levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1d5d899-7b17-40b7-85ba-e9ec1583a8be) - ![An axonometric view of the hostel layout at Vellore International School, illustrating the arrangement of rooms, courtyards, and the central circulation spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a567b8fc-8bd9-4d50-af0d-494544db20c9) - ![A duplicate of the 3D sketch of the hostel cluster at Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b14ea974-96bd-46c7-87d2-2b4b35374c47) - ![A duplicate of the axonometric view of the hostel layout at Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5a8e4b7-f6ca-47e6-8547-06d71edcfe29) - ![A masterplan of the Vellore International School, showing the zoning of academic, residential, dining, and sports facilities across the 35-acre campus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc857a8c-a968-478e-92d6-70ebf49847bd) - ![A duplicate of the hand-drawn section of the Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11434438-bfef-48fe-94e5-094a04adb2bd) - ![A digital section drawing through the academic block and open-air theater (OAT) at Vellore International School, showing the terraced design that follows the site's natural slope.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e342d85-f15f-4588-bc45-03905548127f) - ![A 3D massing model of Vellore International School, showing the orientation of buildings to capture sea breeze from the east.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37eba36a-9d3a-485c-a55b-c6027584ee44) - ![Concept sketches of the covered walkways and verandas at Vellore International School, which feature traditional sloping roofs and connect indoor and outdoor spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55aea10f-d71f-445b-8479-cefc8903491c) - ![A sectional drawing of a classroom block at Vellore International School, showing the double-height corridor and the large sloping roof that provides shade and volume.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60129b3c-bfcd-470e-a4e6-2a0e8557ef87) - ![An early site plan sketch for the academic block at Vellore International School, organized around a central amphitheater.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95768d46-2c93-4935-872a-196f8486a064) - ![A 3D site plan of the academic block at Vellore International School, showing the arrangement of classroom clusters around open courts and the central amphitheater.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9665e799-3e32-4c69-bccd-b9994b45b539) - ![A duplicate of the concept sketches for the covered walkways at Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acf8935d-fb49-4a5e-a3ea-bdc538ece1e5) - ![A duplicate of the concept sketch of the amphitheater and academic blocks at Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0154ac3-ae8e-4daf-aa85-80cca4123f6d) - ![A duplicate of the 3D massing model of Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0f70a34-4b3e-467a-939c-4cef64d3e75b) - ![A duplicate of the masterplan of the Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9f9c39e-cc0f-4e3e-a965-05d938a8ce04) - ![A duplicate of the early site plan sketch for the academic block at Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e349ae4c-d540-4bd0-9879-2fc520986794) - ![A 3D site plan illustrating how the campus orientation at Vellore International School is designed to capture the sea breeze from the east for natural ventilation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8a9636c-4258-4ee0-8d0f-0ce417fc6250) - ![An axonometric diagram of the KIPCER extension, showing the functional zoning of the OPD, training center, auditorium, and other facilities woven around existing trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc01a30f-8068-4a76-b960-45d6cfa751ad) - ![A site plan showing the 2-acre KIPCER extension in relation to the existing 5-acre Karunashraya hospice, highlighting the preservation of the tree-filled landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc922ca3-988a-49e0-8a86-1d2d783edf2b) - ![A duplicate of the site plan for the KIPCER extension.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ee5c24e-45b7-4307-bbcf-23fcbbcca6fe) - ![A duplicate of the axonometric diagram fatores of the KIPCER extension.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a4df82f-636c-4c66-86ec-2c38f898759f) - ![Sectional drawings of the IIM Sports Center, illustrating how the facilities are arranged on two levels to adapt to the site's contours and integrate with the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/280b39f2-baa9-42bb-9dc5-3d9a07fb1219) - ![A presentation board for the Karunashraya Extension, explaining how the design uses a large waterbody, open verandahs, and landscaping to create a serene and positive ambiance for patients.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96e75b9f-2f3f-466d-baf5-a3e39671973e) - ![A design sheet for the Karunashraya Extension, detailing key strategies like retaining existing trees, creating a green buffer, and using verandas and local materials to respond to the climate and context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edd12c92-b4b4-4bd5-9c56-a35fc04ce475) - ![An axonometric view of the Karunashraya campus, highlighting the location of the new ward block extension.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8010e1d8-4245-43ac-8484-92e0c5724f3e) - ![An axonometric view showing the relationship between the new extension and the existing hospice buildings and waterbody.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e40f9c4-dc00-43c7-9017-6918e7468271) - ![A full axonometric view of the Karunashraya campus, showing the location of the new ward, storage, and administration blocks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9a3736a-2cfd-4993-9c42-7cb761af7da1) - [Video: An animated diagram showing the design evolution of the Sai Temple in Trichy, from the waterfront to the plaza, guest house, and the final temple structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4750c0fc-dbf4-4214-9507-cb8dd5dc155d) - ![A diagram illustrating the design interventions at the Sai Temple site, showing how new structures and spaces were integrated with the existing context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96cc98e0-d006-4242-a50b-15fe9cd813c0) - ![A "before" and "after" diagram of the Sai Temple site, showing the dilapidated state of the original structures and the vision for the new architectural intervention.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7eedb6a-4469-43e9-9eeb-e790f448e894) ## About Our Design Process: From Sketch to Structure Our design process is rarely linear. We rely heavily on hand-drawn sketches and sectional diagrams to test ideas before they ever reach a computer screen. Take our hostel projects as an example. We did not just map out rooms. We sketched out the potential for interaction, deciding exactly where to place double-height breakout spaces to ensure students feel connected rather than confined, a decision made on paper long before ground was broken. Architecture is not just about the final building. It is about the rigorous exploration that leads there. When we begin a project, such as the School of Architecture at VIT, we start with a central question. For that campus, we asked how creativity is learned. We mapped out five modes of learning—studios, lectures, doing, observing, and informal interaction—and then built the architecture around them. This diagrammatic approach is consistent across our work. We prioritize sketching as our primary tool for discovery. Whether it is a charcoal sketch of the IIM Bangalore classroom complex or a faceted 3D model for the JNC Auditorium, these tools allow us to test massing and volume quickly. This helps us solve complex problems like integrating new structures into historic campuses without overshadowing the original design. For larger institutional projects, this process extends into technical planning. We analyze wind tunnels, topographical levels, and natural light patterns to inform the final form. By the time we produce construction drawings, we have already understood the site through hundreds of drawings and models. This ensures that when the building finally stands, it feels as though it belongs to the landscape, rather than being imposed upon it. Our goal is to create spaces that serve their community, whether that means a LEED platinum-rated academy or a student residence that feels like a home. ## About Mindspace We are a collective of architects and dreamers based in Bengaluru with twenty years of experience. We do not believe in loud architectural statements. We prefer to fit in quietly, observing how people move through a space and designing our buildings to support that rhythm. 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