Institutional & Cultural Architectural Design

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RMA Architects

RMA Architects

We design institutional and cultural buildings that fit their site, use local materials, adapt to changing needs, and bring heritage spaces back to life.

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About

We believe buildings should feel like they belong – not just dropped onto a site. Our work is all about being rooted in context, history, and climate. You’ll see us using courtyards, real landscape elements, and always thinking about how natural light shapes spaces. We don’t try to copy the past, but we use traditional ideas and tune them for now.

What Guides Us

  • Every design responds to its surroundings, from climate-responsive architecture to using materials that fit where we’re building.
  • We’ve got solid experience in adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, bringing old spaces back to life while keeping their soul intact.
  • Spaces aren’t static – we design for flexibility, so institutions can grow and change. Big staircases, common hubs, and easy movement mean it’s never just about rooms, it’s about people bumping into each other, sharing ideas.
  • Natural light integration is a big deal for us – skylights, jaalis, and sometimes even going underground to keep heritage sites looking right.

How We Work

Collaboration runs through everything. We team up with artists and craftspeople, so buildings aren’t just functional – they’re layered with meaning. Whether it’s a library, gallery, or university space, each project is a mix of structure, history, and a bit of creative chaos.

If you want spaces that feel alive and are built for real life – not just for show – that’s what we’re about.

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RMA Architects

RMA Architects

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My Story

We started RMA Architects back in 1990, one foot in Mumbai, one in Boston. Our thing? Buildings that actually feel alive, not just concrete boxes. Like, for LMW HQ in Coimbatore, we mixed old-school courtyards, artists, and even scrap metal from the factory to make those Mughal jaalis. In Hyderabad, we ditched the boring glass box for a custom-cast façade with plants—handmade in a village, not some factory. Whether it’s a private museum in Alibaug or a campus in Basel, we always try to make spaces that breathe, that sit quietly but powerfully in their place.

My Work

Architectural Design Services - We design homes, retreats, museums, offices, even retrofit old buildings. Each project gets its own vibe.

Context Driven Architecture - No copy-paste jobs here. Every building is shaped by its location and climate, so it just fits.

Integrating Courtyards & Nature - Courtyards, greenery, light, water—these help us make spaces that connect people to nature’s rhythm.

Materiality and Craftsmanship - We use local stone, traditional stuff, and work with artists for custom details—like that custom-cast façade.

Beyond the Building - We want our places to spark conversation and connection, not just stand there looking pretty.

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