Reading Grounds

About

I don’t just see land as empty space to fill. My process starts with reading the grounds - literally listening to the earth, the stories hiding in the soil, the trees that have been here longer than us. In Namma Bengaluru, I wondered, why just a garden city? Why not a park city? That’s the seed for everything I do.

All-in-One, Not Bits and Pieces

For me, architecture, interiors, and landscape aren’t separate jobs. They blend. I try to make the boundary between inside and outside fade out. Imagine walking through your living room and not noticing when you’ve stepped into the garden - that’s the goal.

Projects That Tell Stories

• For art spaces or offices, I lean into simple geometry and exposed materials, letting natural light do its thing.
• In community housing (like one in Mysuru), I focus on shared courtyards, terrace yoga spots, and open corridors that let people bump into each other, casually hang out, and form a community.
• With heritage sites, like the old Bangalore Club, I work with local materials like Sadharhalli stone and heritage tiles, so new additions don’t stick out like a sore thumb.

What Matters Most

Above all, I want spaces to feel alive and a little playful. If you’re after ecological architecture design or want your home to truly connect with nature and people, that’s what I care about.