Commercial & Hospitality Design
Available across India
We design and build commercial and hospitality spaces from start to finish, focusing on user experience, adaptive reuse, and materials that tell your story.
Pricing Guide
Design & Strategy Consultancy
Concept & Strategy
- User-Centric Research: Site analysis and deep-dive interviews to identify latent needs before drafting plans.
- Spatial Storytelling: Creation of a specific design narrative and concept rather than generic mood boards.
- Layout Optimization: Zoning plans focusing on customer psychology and operational flow.
Visualization & Detailing
- 3D Visualization: High-quality renders showcasing lighting effects, material textures, and spatial volume.
- Material Curation: Selection of humble yet premium materials (terrazzo, plywood, GI sheets) with physical sample approvals.
- Custom Fixture Design: Detailed drawings for bespoke elements like monolithic bars or specific display walls.
Technical Blueprints
- GFC Drawings: Comprehensive Good-for-Construction sets including Civil, False Ceiling, Flooring, and Wall elevations.
- MEP Coordination: Integrated layouts for lighting, electrical looping, and exposed HVAC ducting.
- Site Collaboration: Periodic visits to ensure complex details and textures are executed correctly by your team.
Renovation & Adaptive Reuse Turnkey
Civil & Structural Works
- Strategic Demolition: Careful removal of partitions while preserving heritage elements like beams and columns.
- Structural Strengthening: Retrofitting existing structures to handle new commercial loads and kitchen equipment.
- Masonry & Plaster: High-end civil finishes including Lime Plaster walls and texturing that mimics natural aging.
Signature Finishes
- Flooring: Labor-intensive cast-in-situ Terrazzo, Red Oxide, or gritty concrete with brass inlay work.
- Custom Carpentry: Extensive use of high-grade plywood with experimental stains for shelving and booth seating.
- Facade Renovation: Redesigning street-facing elevations with clean lines and interactive window elements.
Services & Systems
- Atmospheric Lighting: Installation of indirect lighting coves and dimmable circuits for day-to-night transitions.
- Kitchen Integration: Construction of open kitchen counters with aesthetically masked exhaust systems.
- Project Management: Full handling of on-site improvisation and unforeseen structural issues typical of old buildings.
Premium Experiential Turnkey (Bare Shell)
Heavy Fabrication
- Monolithic Features: Construction of complex centerpieces like curved brew bars using GI, Stainless Steel, or bent stone.
- Kinetic Installations: Fabrication of movable architectural elements or reconfigurable partition systems.
- Specialized Ceilings: Application of sprayed acoustic cellulose or industrial grids with integrated services.
Tech & Services
- Dynamic Lighting: Programmable RGB LED grids capable of changing color temperature and mood instantly.
- Exposed Services: Aesthetic routing and painting of HVAC ducts and cable trays to match the visual theme.
- Acoustic Engineering: Integrated sound dampening solutions for high-traffic or music-heavy venues.
Furniture & Branding
- Bespoke Furniture: Custom-manufactured deep upholstered booths, metal retail racks, and display units.
- Material Storytelling: Installation of unique textures like gritty concrete or theme-inspired metal finishes.
- Integrated Signage: Internal branding elements such as neon or metal cutouts aligned with the design narrative.
About Commercial & Hospitality Design
Memories Built Into Every Space
We don’t just design buildings - we shape places where stories happen. Whether it’s a buzzing cafe, a cozy bookstore, or a gritty retail hub, I see every project as a chance to spark connections and make people feel something real.
How I Work
- First thing, I sketch by hand. That’s how I get to the heart of your idea, no fancy jargon.
- I handle everything as a single point of contact - from the first pencil mark to when you walk into your new space. My team and I take care of the build, so you’re never left guessing who’s doing what.
- Process matters. We stick to a clear method, but always ready to improvise when sites throw a curveball.
Some Spaces I’ve Shaped
- Humble Bean, Bengaluru: Designed to feel like the perfect coffee - layered textures, playful ceiling, and a bean-shaped bar at the center. A true example of restaurant interior storytelling.
- Capsul, Mumbai: Not just a sneaker store - it’s a flexible community spot. Movable lighting, bold materials, and a vibe that can flip from retail to event space in minutes.
- Champaca Bookstore, Bengaluru: A calm nook with plywood, custom bamboo lights, and the outside greenery brought in. Made for quiet reading or a chai break.
What Sets My Work Apart
- Light isn’t just for seeing - it sets the mood, marks the heart of a space, and guides people without shouting.
- Materials matter. I choose them for their story, not just their looks.
- Adaptive reuse renovation is a favorite challenge. Old spaces, new energy - that’s where magic can happen.
If you want a space that feels like you and tells your story, I’m here for it.
Meet your Expert
Office of Cognitive Design
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My Story
Hey, we’re OCD - Office of Cognitive Design. Led by Kshitija and Raja, we’re partners in life and work, so yeah, design talk spills into dinner sometimes. We sketch first, always. It’s messy, personal, sometimes wild - that’s how ideas grow. Spaces should hold your memories, not just furniture. We’ve built homes around childhood trees, turned old houses into living galleries. That’s our thing: design that grows with you, not just for you.
My Work
Design Services We Offer - We do architecture, interior design, and turnkey design-and-build for homes and hospitality spaces.
Design for People, Not Just Spaces - We don’t chase trends. We start with your story, your needs, and make sure every space feels natural.
Modern Indian Architecture - We blend Bengaluru’s old-school vibes like thotti mane with modern ideas. Heritage-inspired, but fresh.
Renovation Magic - Love reimagining old spaces. Renovation’s our jam—problem-solving, improvisation, and new stories.
Warm Minimalist Interiors - Minimal, but never cold. Lots of natural light, wood, concrete, and neutral tones so your life stands out.
