Design Kacheri

About

I’m not just designing buildings, I’m building stories. Every home I work on has its own vibe – you’ll feel it when you touch raw mud blocks or walk across cool oxide floors. I get a kick out of how light changes a space from sunrise to sunset. Whether it’s a modern penthouse or a farmhouse out in the sticks, I want it to feel honest, tied to its spot, and full of personality.

Earthy, Eco-Friendly Spaces

Most of my heart is in eco-friendly home design. I go for alternative methods that cut down concrete - think CSEB (compressed earth blocks) for walls, filler slabs with terracotta, and using old wood or grills wherever I can. Natural building materials like Jaisalmer stone or an oxide finish give a home its own character. Sometimes, I’ll salvage an old door and just let it be the star.

Clean, Modern Homes

Minimalist doesn’t mean boring. I love clean lines, floating stairs that almost look like they’re from an art gallery, and all-white interiors made warmer with wood. Sometimes I’ll throw in a corten steel facade or a louvered screen for privacy and that extra bit of drama.

Urban Plots & Farmhouses

In cities like Bangalore, I go vertical – internal courtyards and terrace gardens bring in that much-needed nature. For farmhouses, it’s all about big verandas and a proper jagali (raised platform) to soak in the landscape.

How I Work

I handle everything from those first sketches to the final styling. One point of contact, no faff. I’m all about seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces, working around trees, and letting skylights or brick jalis (screens) play with sunlight in cool ways.