Reading Grounds
We are a design collective creating nature-led landscapes by first 'reading' the land—its history and ecology. We use thoughtful design to tell stories and craft sensory community spaces and private gardens.
Architectural Design
Available across Bengaluru
We design buildings, interiors, and landscapes together so your space feels connected to nature, local stories, and the people who use it.
Landscape Architecture & Design
Available across Hyderabad
We design landscapes using native plants, local input, and sensory features so each space works for its people and ecology, not just for looks.
Master Planning & Urbanism
Available across Bengaluru
We plan communities and layouts by starting with the land, talking to users, and blending buildings with green spaces using native plants and local ideas.
Urban & Public Realm Design
Available across Bengaluru
We design public spaces and parks by working with local communities and native plants, focusing on practical upgrades like lawns, plazas, playgrounds, and keeping old trees, so neighborhoods get flexible, nature-led places to gather and relax.
Meet your expert
Reading Grounds
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My Story
We’re Reading Grounds, based in Namma Bengaluru. Our thing? We 'read' the land, its stories, and try to make places where people can slow down, reflect, and gather. Curiosity keeps us moving—like that time we wondered why BBMP parks felt ignored, dug deeper, and ended up reshaping one (award came as a bonus, ha!). We’re big on community, so our 'Reading Series' is all about bringing folks together. Little efforts, big changes. That’s us.
My Work
Landscape & Ecological Design - We do nature-led landscape design, ecological planning, and masterplanning for parks, homes, and retail spaces.
Spaces for People & Community - We shape flexible public spaces where users set the vibe—think classic Indian 'Maidan' style.
Hands-on, Site-Specific Approach - We get into the mud, use local leaves for stepping stones, and let the site guide each project.
Sensory Garden Experience - We design gardens you can see, smell, and feel—crunchy earth, fragrant air, colours everywhere.