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byOffice of Cognitive DesignTakes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Design Studio at Lavelle RoadStarts from₹3,200 per sq.ft. of Carpet AreaView full gallery

We don't just build structures; we craft environments that hold your memories. Our design journey begins with a conversation, not a style, turning your personal story into an intuitive, living space.

We believe a home is more than a structure; it’s a reflection of the memories and stories that shape our lives. We dive deep to understand how people live and what they cherish, allowing us to design homes where every detail has a purpose and every corner holds a story.

We believe design is not just physical, it's psychological. It happens in silence and instinct. It moves people without touching them and sets the mood without a script, creating an emotional response that is deeply felt.

The real impact of architecture happens long before the first wall rises and long after the blueprint is forgotten. It’s in that flicker of emotion when someone steps into a space and suddenly feels calm, or anxious, or alive, without knowing why.

We believe in the invisible power of interior design and architecture. It’s not what you see, but what you feel when you don’t know why. Our goal is to create spaces that resonate on a deeper, more intuitive level.

We travel to be lost in thought and to fall in love with architecture all over again. This series of photos and videos is from our trip to Mexico, exploring the masterful work of Luis Barragán. His use of color, light, and serene spaces is a profound source of inspiration for us.

We travel to be lost in thought and to fall in love with architecture all over again. This series of photos and videos is from our trip to Mexico, exploring the masterful work of Luis Barragán. His use of color, light, and serene spaces is a profound source of inspiration for us.

We travel to be lost in thought and to fall in love with architecture all over again. This series of photos and videos is from our trip to Mexico, exploring the masterful work of Luis Barragán. His use of color, light, and serene spaces is a profound source of inspiration for us.

We travel to be lost in thought and to fall in love with architecture all over again. This series of photos and videos is from our trip to Mexico, exploring the masterful work of Luis Barragán. His use of color, light, and serene spaces is a profound source of inspiration for us.

We travel to be lost in thought and to fall in love with architecture all over again. This series of photos and videos is from our trip to Mexico, exploring the masterful work of Luis Barragán. His use of color, light, and serene spaces is a profound source of inspiration for us.

We travel to be lost in thought and to fall in love with architecture all over again. This series of photos and videos is from our trip to Mexico, exploring the masterful work of Luis Barragán. His use of color, light, and serene spaces is a profound source of inspiration for us.

About Our Philosophy & Inspirations

Every project at our studio starts with a hand-drawn sketch, not a template. We believe your home should be as unique as your history, so we skip the standard catalogs and focus on understanding your daily rhythms first. This collaborative sketching phase is where we translate your abstract needs into tangible layouts, ensuring the final build feels intuitive from day one.

Thoughtful architecture, grounded in Bangalore. — Approved by the tribe
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Office of Cognitive Design

Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Design Studio at Lavelle RoadStarts from ₹3,200 per sq.ft. of Carpet Area

We are Kshitija and Raja, partners in life and design. We started this studio because we felt that most homes were missing the actual lives of the people inside them, and we wanted to change that.

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