--- title: "Our Architectural Design Process | Mindspace Bengaluru" description: "Explore our architectural design process. From initial hand sketches and sectional models to final execution, we focus on context, human experience, and sustainable design in Bengaluru." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects/multi-family-residential-architecture/from-concept-to-creation last_updated: 2025-09-03 --- # Our Architectural Design Process Tribe Verified · Over 20 years of architectural practice in Bengaluru By [Mindspace](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects) · Takes projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Sanjayanagara · ₹180 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Multi-Family Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects/multi-family-residential-architecture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mindspacearchitects/multi-family-residential-architecture/gallery) Architecture begins with a question. Here is a glimpse into the sketches, diagrams, and models that define our process, where we move from the first abstract thought to a physical space that truly breathes. ## Photos and videos - ![A quote from Sanjay Mohe on our design philosophy for IIM Bangalore. Our goal is to make a quiet but strong presence, integrating harmoniously with the existing architectural language rather than merely replicating it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a9e94df-0044-41fe-8e34-574a99c7e56b) - ![Floor plans for the IIM-B hostel, showing the variation in levels and the addition of double-height breakout spaces. This strategy breaks the monotony of typical double-loaded corridors and fosters interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1aa93135-4091-4a13-8c30-33f432d3a8da) - ![Conceptual diagrams for the IIM married students' housing, illustrating the staggered, split-level arrangement. This was our solution to avoid a conventional stacked apartment block and create more dynamic, private units.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5d8ac9a-adfb-49e9-9d6a-ba942db20d24) - ![An early hand sketch exploring the interior of a split-level unit. Sketching is a critical part of our process for thinking through spatial relationships and human experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24dff608-63a8-4561-b661-b901034481cf) - ![A conceptual graphic for Svamitva Terravana, illustrating the project's focus on holistic well-being at the scale of the house, the neighborhood, and the community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88d5dda1-48b6-4464-87e4-f93643f44ccb) - [Video: An animated diagram showing how the villa designs at Svamitva Terravana respond to the site's slope. The design integrates private yards and creates a clear separation between pedestrian and vehicular paths.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/113f6ead-45fc-46e0-987c-f06f27d0ad62) - ![A sectional drawing through the communal node of the Karunashraya extension. It shows the relationship between the amphitheater, classrooms, atrium, and auditorium, all designed as interconnected, multi-functional spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7920969-80cf-4804-bfc4-a0327b03c897) - ![An axonometric view of the Karunashraya training center, illustrating the flow of movement through the central open area. The design encourages informal interactions and flexible use of space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a4df82f-636c-4c66-86ec-2c38f898759f) - ![A 3D diagram showing the distribution of amenities at Brigade Parkside East. This visualization helps explain how we create a lively community by spreading activities across the entire project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84ad8101-09ad-46db-a97b-8785fee336ff) - ![The ground floor plan for Parkside Retirement Homes, showing the layout of common facilities like the dining area, library, and gym around a central amphitheater and green space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1990c630-8846-4b82-b88e-f7d0c57179a4) - ![A diagram illustrating the concept of open-to-sky courts at Brigade Parkside East. These green pockets break up the building mass and bring nature into the heart of the community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b872555a-1da4-45ac-b284-e90dd5af810a) - ![This diagram highlights the "porosity" on the ground level, showing how we designed the building to be open and accessible, allowing for free movement and ventilation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f21a5b79-f1ab-40fd-a79a-f9cd3731c27c) - ![Sectional models of the IIM hostel, used to study the spatial quality of the corridors, breakout spaces, and connections to the central courtyard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e617362-6760-4c42-8383-73d0ea1e7bb9) - ![Another view of the sectional model, showing the double-height spaces and visual links across the courtyard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0e0374d-e9da-4426-baf6-3a176e5412c9) - ![A detailed sectional model revealing the complex interplay of single rooms, common areas, and circulation paths within the hostel block.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca01736f-dbba-48c2-8036-ad60eb7e0d19) - ![A sectional model showing the relationship between the two main wings of the hostel and the central common facilities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3065c98f-abba-415a-89fc-c712af885ee6) - ![This model shows how rooms were strategically removed in some areas to create double-height volumes and bring more light into the corridors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fafcefd-3675-4a36-bf88-854a0f118a55) - ![A site plan diagram of the curved IIM hostel, showing its relationship to the existing playground and older hostel blocks. The design responds to the site's constraints and opportunities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/288cb077-d8d7-4acc-8c5d-3967f7459a19) - ![A sectional diagram illustrating how the second phase of the hostel was built parallel to the first, creating a vibrant interactive plaza while preserving the trees in between.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff0be860-a71a-428f-b161-b47324fe51c6) - ![A detail of the stone wall construction at IIM-B, with a quote about blending seamlessly with the existing context. This highlights our focus on material and contextual harmony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5003eabd-923d-40db-a413-aad73a1f784d) - ![A diagram of the residential wing at Vellore International School, showing how student rooms are clustered around common courtyards with an attached caretaker unit to foster a sense of family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5a8e4b7-f6ca-47e6-8547-06d71edcfe29) - ![A duplicate of the Vellore residential plan, detailing the layout of rooms, common areas, and circulation paths.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a567b8fc-8bd9-4d50-af0d-494544db20c9) - ![A sketch illustrating the concept of two 24-student clusters arranged around courtyards at different levels, connected by a central spine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b14ea974-96bd-46c7-87d2-2b4b35374c47) - ![A duplicate of the cluster sketch for Vellore International School.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1d5d899-7b17-40b7-85ba-e9ec1583a8be) - ![A detailed section of the Vellore hostel, showing the relationship between dorms, warden's residence, and common spaces, all under a distinctive sloping roof.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac4c45ce-8366-42af-b39c-6c687b1cea23) - ![A duplicate of the Karunashraya section, emphasizing the flow between different functional zones.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11c8329a-aa66-4849-98dc-11116522c890) - ![A duplicate of the Karunashraya axonometric view.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc01a30f-8068-4a76-b960-45d6cfa751ad) - ![Sectional drawings of the IIM Sports Center, showing how the facilities are arranged on two levels in response to the site's contours.](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 the design intent to create a serene and calm environment for patients.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96e75b9f-2f3f-466d-baf5-a3e39671973e) - ![This board details the design strategies for the Karunashraya Extension, including retaining trees, creating a green buffer, and ensuring climatic response.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edd12c92-b4b4-4bd5-9c56-a35fc04ce475) - ![A 3D model of the full Karunashraya campus, showing the original hospice and the location of the new extension.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e40f9c4-dc00-43c7-9017-6918e7468271) - ![The 3D model with the new ward block highlighted, showing its relationship to the central water body.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8010e1d8-4245-43ac-8484-92e0c5724f3e) - ![The full campus model with all new blocks highlighted, including the administration extension, ward, and storage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9a3736a-2cfd-4993-9c42-7cb761af7da1) - ![A sectional drawing of the Svamitva Terravana villas, showing how the east and west-facing units are designed differently to respond to the sun path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dec9d691-9cf8-459b-950e-4ab227643a5a) - ![Conceptual diagrams for Svamitva Terravana, illustrating the creation of green spaces through backyards, courtyards, and connecting bridges.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1c257f9-f98c-4c19-a776-b74f29491a52) - [Video: An animated diagram showing the phased development of the Sai Temple in Trichy, from the waterfront and plaza to the guesthouse and the temple itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4750c0fc-dbf4-4214-9507-cb8dd5dc155d) - ![A "before" diagram of the Sai Temple site, showing the dilapidated existing structures and natural features that informed our design intervention.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7eedb6a-4469-43e9-9eeb-e790f448e894) - ![A diagram showing our design interventions at the temple site, including the restoration of the water body and the creation of new, vibrant community spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96cc98e0-d006-4242-a50b-15fe9cd813c0) ## About From Concept to Creation When we design, we start with hand sketches and physical models, not software. For projects like the IIM hostel, we built sectional models to test how light hits corridors and how double-height spaces foster interaction. This physical exploration allows us to see how a person will actually move through the building before a single foundation is laid, ensuring that our technical strategies align with human comfort and site logic. ### The Logic Behind the Form Design is an inquiry, not an immediate imposition. We look for the quiet solution that respects the existing context, whether we are working within an internationally acclaimed campus or developing a residential villa community. Our diagrams and models are tools for this investigation. #### Why We Use Physical Models Digital software can create a false sense of perfection. We build sectional models to understand the 'porosity' of a space. For the IIM-B projects, these models helped us verify that double-loaded corridors would not feel suffocating. By removing rooms to create breakout spaces and testing sightlines across levels, we ensured the building felt open and light. #### From Concept to Section Our design process often relies on staggered, split-level arrangements to avoid the monotony of stacked apartments. We translate these concepts into technical drawings that address: * **Topographical Analysis:** We study contours to use the natural slope, reducing the need for extensive cutting and filling. * **Climate Responsiveness:** Diagrams help us determine block orientation to minimize western heat gain while maximizing natural ventilation. * **Community Nodes:** We map out where people will interact, ensuring that amenities are spread out rather than packed into a single, isolated zone. #### Materiality and Context Every project requires a different language. In our villa communities, like Svamitva Terravana, the models help us visualize how mud plaster and Kota stone interact with the light. We are not just building structures; we are creating a backdrop for life to unfold. Whether it is a training center extension at Karunashraya or a master plan for a residential campus, our sketches are always about finding the balance between the built form and the nature that surrounds it. This is how we ensure that our buildings do not just stand on the land, but belong to it. ## About Mindspace We are a team of architects and dreamers based in Bengaluru. We do not believe in loud design statements, preferring instead to listen to the site and the people who will inhabit our spaces. Whether it is an institutional campus or a family home, we look for the quiet solution that respects the context. 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