Urban Design & Master Planning
Available across India
I design master plans and urban spaces that fit the local climate, use community input, and solve site challenges with practical, long-lasting solutions.
Pricing Guide
Strategic Master Planning & Zoning
Analysis & Strategy
- Site Potential Assessment: Detailed study of plot geometry (specifically addressing odd shapes) and topography to identify usable areas.
- Regulatory Compliance: Zoning definitions strictly adhering to municipal guidelines for FSI utilization, setbacks, and fire tender movement.
- Climate Orientation: Block positioning designed to optimize wind flow and minimize heat gain via North-South avenue planning.
Design Outputs
- Layout Options: Two distinct conceptual layouts mapping road networks, building footprints, and open space distribution.
- Volumetric Models: Non-detailed 3D block models to visualize scale, height, and shadow impact.
- Circulation Plan: High-level strategy for vehicular entry/exit, pedestrian segregation, and parking zones.
- Area Metrics: Preliminary tables calculating Ground Coverage, Built-up Area, and Saleable Area estimates.
Detailed Urban Design & Placemaking
Public Realm & Landscape
- Common Area Design: Detailing of plazas, courtyards, community nodes, and street sections including paving patterns and street furniture concepts.
- Landscape Strategy: Integrated master plan defining softscape (planting palette) and hardscape ratios for active usage.
- Infrastructure Zoning: Conceptual overlays for essential services including drainage patterns, waste management zones, and site lighting levels.
Visualization & Guidelines
- High-End Visuals: Photorealistic renders and a cinematic walkthrough video showcasing texture, lighting, and human activity.
- Development Guidelines: A technical rulebook defining facade controls, height restrictions, and material palettes for future construction.
- Phasing Strategy: A logical roadmap for staged site development (e.g., Residential Phase 1 vs Commercial Phase 2) to aid cash flow.
About Urban Design & Master Planning
What Drives My Work
Urban design, for me, is about people, not just buildings. I try to shape communities where folks can live, work, and play, whether it's a city block or a whole village. My aim is always to design for the long haul, not just patch things up for now. A place should feel like it belongs to you, and you to it.
How I Tackle Projects
I start by listening and soaking in the vibe - the climate, culture, and land shape every decision. My master plans cover everything from the first sketch to the last brick. If I say “sustainability,” I'm not just ticking boxes. That means using local materials, designing for the climate, thinking about stuff like rainwater harvesting and waste management. Community-centric urban planning is always at the core.
Real Projects, Real Stories
- Revitalized Bhendi Bazaar for 20,000+ people with wider streets and green courtyards, keeping the area’s Fatemid culture alive.
- Designed a village model with public squares, play zones, and connected pathways, showing what rural master planning can do.
- Worked on Pune’s biggest Health City and mixed-use township design, blending homes, shops, and healing spaces.
Making Constraints Work
Odd-shaped sites? I see them as design challenges.
- Turned a boomerang-shaped plot into two slim towers with killer views.
- Made crescent-shaped high-rises on a pear-shaped site to funnel views the right way.
- Twisted a long, narrow building for better sunlight and sea link views.
Why It Matters
End of the day, I want to create places that offer flexibility, privacy, and a sense of home. Whether it's a tiny apartment for a big family or a massive township, thoughtful, climate-responsive master plans can make all the difference.
Meet your Expert
Qutub Mandviwala
394 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, Qutub here. Architecture’s never just walls for me, it’s always been about people. I like finding answers where others see problems, whether that’s squeezing comfort and privacy into a tiny home or sketching out a whole skyline. At MQA, we started out small—John still laughs and says, ‘Pehle 10 jan tha, abhi bhi family hai’ (We were 10, still a family). Awards are nice, but honestly, seeing our designs actually help folks? That’s the real win.
My Work
All-in-one architecture, urban design, interiors - We design everything—high-rises, townships, schools, hospitals, retail, and more, from master plans to interiors.
Site-centric architecture - Every project is shaped by its land, climate, and community. No cookie-cutter stuff, just what fits best.
Small spaces, big ideas - Tiny homes or huge towers, we focus on flexible spaces that give comfort, dignity, and utility for all.
Passive cooling design and sustainability - We build for the future—natural light, green spaces, local materials, and energy-efficient solutions, always.
