Meeta Jain Architects

About

I don’t just build structures - I try to build connections. For me, spaces should feel alive, open and part of the neighbourhood, not just separate blocks of concrete. Every project is about finding a balance between nature and city, tradition and new ideas, people and place. Soham - 'I am That' - guides my approach, weaving unity into each space.

What We Do at MapBee

I started MapBee in 2009 as a way to bring different voices together for change. We work with all kinds of people - planners, artists, policy folks, activists - to rethink how our city works. Our methods are pretty hands-on and sometimes experimental, using small steps to spark bigger shifts.

Our Work in Public Spaces

• We use creative placemaking strategies like public art and curation to give neighbourhoods some soul. For example, the "Pincodes" art show in North Bangalore and the Playfield 1SR exhibition at 1 Shanthi Road both used art to connect people to place.
• Urban revitalization through art and design is a big part of our practice. We’ve transformed old buildings into new spaces, like the Kalasangama project, where we reused old doors and windows to keep the memory of the structure alive.
• Community-led public space projects really matter to me. I prefer working with residents, not just for them. Camps, outdoor museums, and school courtyards become places where everyone feels some ownership.
• Adaptive reuse in urban design lets us respect history while keeping spaces useful for today.

My Approach

No fixed style here. I shape each project around its context, with curiosity and a sense of shared responsibility. Mistakes happen, and sometimes ideas don’t land, but I keep learning from every experience.