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byQutub MandviwalaTakes projects across India; Visit office in Mahalakshmi, MumbaiStarts from250 per sq. ft. (Built-up Area)View full gallery

A selection of projects that define our core architectural approach, from urban high-rises to community-centric institutional spaces.

For me, architecture is a response to the unique story of a place. Here, I walk through my thought process for three distinct towers in South Mumbai, explaining how the specific constraints of each site at Byculla, Mahalakshmi, and Prabhadevi inspired unique, site-centric solutions for creating iconic, minimalist, and sustainable residential spaces.

This design for a commercial hub in Central India is a study in organic forms and interconnectedness. I envisioned three towers that flow into one another, wrapped in a sleek glass façade that blends modernity with the natural landscape, creating a state-of-the-art business environment.

Great design is not about scale, but about solving human problems. I believe one of my most successful projects was designing a 350-square-foot apartment for multi-generational living. By rethinking the traditional layout, I created a flexible, two-room solution that provided both privacy and a sense of completeness for the family.

The Sage University in Indore was designed to be in harmony with its natural terrain. The 12-acre campus is defined by bold curves and open, skylit courtyards that integrate with the surrounding landscape, creating a serene and immersive environment for learning. This project received the Global Architecture and Design Award for its institutional concept.

This is the concept for the Cipla Museum, a project shortlisted at the World Architecture Festival. The design uses fluid, organic forms to create a civic space that feels both monumental and deeply connected to the earth, with structures that curve and rise from the landscape.

This video, presented by one of my associate architects, details our 280-meter residential tower in Saat Rasta, a chaotic part of Mumbai. We designed it to be a symbol of peace and comfort, with carefully oriented wings and balconies that offer residents expansive views of both the eastern and western seacoasts.

My work often explores passive cooling strategies rooted in traditional architecture. This residential building uses a façade of terracotta jaali blocks and arched forms, creating a wind catcher that promotes natural ventilation and reduces energy consumption while forming a distinct, rhythmic visual identity.

I believe in creating spaces that foster community. This glass pavilion, one of the first of its kind in India, is a 40-foot-high, light-filled hall where a sprawling lawn extends indoors, blurring the line between the built environment and nature for gatherings and events.

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Architecture is never just about building walls. Whether we are planning a 280-meter residential tower in a crowded Mumbai locality or a compact, multi-generational apartment, our process starts by listening to the site. We treat constraints like unusual plot shapes or harsh weather as opportunities to introduce passive cooling, natural light, and structural flexibility that make living spaces work for the people who inhabit them.

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