Commercial & Corporate Architectural Design
Available across India
We design commercial buildings that fit their local climate and culture, use real nature and local materials, and create workspaces people actually want to use instead of generic glass boxes.
Pricing Guide
Adaptive Reuse & Heritage Office Retrofit
Structural & Spatial Analysis
- Detailed study of existing factories or warehouses to assess structural viability.
- Re-configuring layouts to insert modern workspace pods without removing original character.
Climate & Envelope Engineering
- Design of non-mechanical cooling strategies like thermal mass utilization and cross-ventilation shafts.
- Roof profile redesign including insulation and skylights to maximize light while reducing heat gain.
Technical Documentation
- Comprehensive GFC (Good for Construction) drawings and municipal submission sets.
- Custom fabrication details for signature elements like pivoting louvers and exposed trusses.
- Material specifications focusing on aging materials like laterite and polished concrete.
Site Supervision
- 12 to 15 scheduled site visits by senior architects to monitor construction quality.
- Direct coordination with specialized steel and woodwork fabricators.
Greenfield Corporate Campus & HQ Design
Master Planning & Zoning
- Strategic block placement to create wind tunnels and shaded courtyards.
- Integration of water bodies and transition zones that act as thermal buffers.
Signature Facade Design
- Development of "Living Skins" using cast aluminum trellises or kinetic timber louvers.
- Oversight of 1:1 scale mockups to test facade feasibility before mass production.
Core, Shell & Sustainability
- Structural grid and lift core planning for maximum floor plate efficiency.
- Design of social spaces like atriums and grand staircases to encourage movement.
- Sustainability design aligned with LEED/IGBC Platinum standards including rainwater harvesting.
Execution Support
- Coordination with sub-consultants for Structure, MEP, and Lighting.
- Regular site audits to ensure exposed finishes meet aesthetic standards without plaster corrections.
About Commercial & Corporate Architectural Design
Our Way of Building: Not Just Glass Boxes
I don’t believe office architecture should feel cold or disconnected. Every workspace I design is rooted in its place - shaped by the local climate, materials, and how people actually use it. I always ask, what will make this building belong here? For me, it’s about more than just desks and walls.
How I Approach Your Project
- Context First: Each project is different. A workspace in Goa’s rains needs something totally different from one in dry Ahmedabad. I use materials like laterite, and design for the rhythms of each place - no copy-paste jobs.
- Nature at the Core: Biophilic office design is my thing. Courtyards, green facades, open atriums - real nature, not just token plants. I want people to feel better at work just by being there.
- People Spaces: I design for actual humans, not just for companies. That means spots for bumping into each other, sharing chai, catching a breath of fresh air. These moments matter.
- Mixing Old and New: I love finding ways to blend traditional craft with modern tech. For example, at KMC Headquarters, we made a living façade using artisan-crafted aluminum with hydroponics.
Some Projects I’m Proud Of
- KMC Headquarters, Hyderabad: A building that breathes, with a living façade and custom trellis, not the usual glass shell.
- ATE Facility, Pune: Gave an old factory a new life, keeping its industrial charm but making it modern and sustainable.
- Office in a Verandah, Goa: Designed for the rains, with deep verandahs and local stone, all under one big, sheltering roof.
I handle anything from new campuses to upgrades of old buildings, always with an eye for sustainable commercial architecture and making spaces people actually want to work in.
Meet your Expert
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.
