--- title: "RMA Architects: Sustainable Office Design & Corporate Architecture" description: "RMA Architects specializes in climate-responsive, sustainable office architecture. From green facades to adaptive reuse, we create buildings that prioritize nature and human well-being." canonical: https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design/featured last_updated: 2025-08-21 --- # RMA Architects: Contextual and Sustainable Corporate Design Tribe Verified · Practicing sustainable architecture since 1990. By [RMA Architects](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects) · Takes projects across India; Visit office in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai · ₹350 ₹ per Sq. Ft. (estimate) Part of [Commercial & Corporate Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design/gallery) Our work seeks to unite man and nature, moving beyond the standard corporate box to create buildings that breathe, adapt to their climate, and serve their community. ## Photos and videos - ![This is the KMC Headquarters in Hyderabad, a building I designed to be an oasis in a landscape of generic glass towers. Its living green facade is a climate-moderating veil that demonstrates my commitment to biophilic and sustainable corporate architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77ae96a1-b1c2-4a68-8971-b46eeb30eb5a) - ![Inside the KMC Headquarters, the green facade becomes a living wall of art. This tranquil view from a lounge area shows how I design workspaces that connect employees with nature, fostering well-being and calm throughout the workday.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53e55fd4-ec8f-411d-8e66-b72f862d6112) - ![For the Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland, I designed the Virchow 16 building with a dynamic green exterior. This facade, seen here at dusk, integrates nature directly into the workplace, showcasing a design philosophy that unites man and nature on an international scale.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a2ffdbd-f565-48de-a7b4-8dbfb6af5800) - ![This is the interior of the ATE facility in Pune, where I transformed a dilapidated factory into a modern, environmentally friendly workspace. By retaining the industrial character and introducing new elements, I demonstrated how adaptive reuse can create inspiring and sustainable corporate environments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d4d2735-88f4-4389-aa7a-0fc8445778c9) - ![In response to Goa's heavy monsoons, I designed this office under a single, large canopy-like roof. The deep verandahs and use of local laterite stone are examples of my climate-responsive approach, ensuring the building belongs to its place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46b77967-899b-4cdd-8a2e-475462f34435) - ![The central atrium of the Virchow 16 building on the Novartis Campus is a social hub immersed in nature. I design these spaces to encourage spontaneous interaction and provide a refreshing counterpoint to the focused work happening in the surrounding labs and offices.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c9e263c-d80c-49d4-b192-a121934084f2) - ![My design for the KMC Headquarters' facade combined modern fabrication with traditional craftsmanship. This aluminum trellis, which supports the hydroponic green wall, was handcrafted in a South Indian village, celebrating artisanal skill in a high-tech context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/188bbc2d-06ae-47ec-9a7f-d495a14b35c3) - ![Art is integral to my architectural vision. At the LMW Headquarters in Coimbatore, I collaborated with artist Rajeev Sethi to create this monumental stainless steel 'phataka' sculpture, transforming the corporate lobby into a culturally rich gallery space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e3b3c85-bd83-4c02-bb08-8d060cf2dd10) - ![I believe the best ideas often happen in the spaces between desks. This quiet nook at the HP Campus in Bengaluru is an example of how I intentionally design for chance encounters and informal conversations, fostering a strong sense of community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42ed22b3-a91c-4abe-9582-f36286213f1b) ## About Featured We approach every office project as a unique site-specific challenge rather than a standardized template. Whether it is retrofitting an industrial warehouse in Pune or designing a new headquarters in Hyderabad, we prioritize climate responsiveness, such as our use of living green skins to naturally moderate interior temperatures, and social connectivity through purposeful architectural voids. At RMA Architects, our practice is rooted in the belief that architecture should be an extension of its environment. We reject the proliferation of generic glass boxes. Instead, we investigate the site, the local climate, and the available craftsmanship to produce structures that feel native to their location. Our projects often employ living skins, where green facades serve as a climate-moderating layer, as seen in our work at the KMC Headquarters in Hyderabad or the Virchow 16 building in Basel. By integrating hydroponic systems and local botanical knowledge, we reduce building heat gain while simultaneously improving indoor air quality and worker morale. Adaptive reuse is another pillar of our approach. We see structural potential in existing buildings. At the ATE facility in Pune, we retrofitted a dilapidated factory, preserving its industrial character while introducing modern workspace efficiency. This methodology minimizes demolition and celebrates the inherent history of the site. We also focus on the breathing core of a building. Atriums and courtyards are not just aesthetic choices. They are functional components that encourage ventilation, natural light, and unplanned social interactions. By integrating art and craft, such as the custom trellises in our South Indian projects or the murals at LMW Coimbatore, we ensure that every space remains a cultural participant rather than a static container. ## About RMA Architects We have been practicing architecture since 1990 with a belief that buildings should breathe. We move beyond standard glass boxes to create workspaces that are deeply rooted in their environment and designed to improve the daily life of everyone inside. [See all of RMA Architects's services](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects) ## More from Commercial & Corporate Architectural Design by RMA Architects - [Living Buildings: Green Facades & Biophilic Design](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design/living-buildings-green-facades-biophilic-design) - [The Breathing Core: Courtyards & Atriums](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design/the-breathing-core-courtyards-atriums) - [Climate-Responsive Architecture](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design/climate-responsive-architecture) - [Spaces for People: Interiors for Collaboration & Well-being](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design/spaces-for-people-interiors-for-collaboration-well-being) - [The Art of Making: Craftsmanship & Materiality](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design/the-art-of-making-craftsmanship-materiality) - [Adaptive Reuse: Reimagining Industrial Spaces](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/commercial-corporate-architectural-design/adaptive-reuse-reimagining-industrial-spaces) ## More services by RMA Architects - [Institutional & Cultural Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/rma_architects/institutional-cultural-architectural-design) ## Similar work from other experts - [Our Signature Architectural Projects and Design Work](https://mytribe.in/edifice_consultants/commercial-workplace-architecture/featured) by Edifice Consultants · Commercial & Workplace Architecture · Takes projects across India; Offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru & Delhi - [Creating spaces where nature and architecture meet](https://mytribe.in/mistryarchitects/community-social-impact-architecture/featured) by Mistry Architects · Community & Social Impact Architecture · Takes social impact projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Indiranagar - [Architectural Designs in Dialogue with Nature](https://mytribe.in/panthakiarchitects/architectural-design/designs-in-dialogue-with-nature) by Panthaki Architects | Interiors · Architectural Design · Takes projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Dadar East, Mumbai - [Sustainable and Passive Architecture Showcase](https://mytribe.in/ablarch/commercial-institutional-architecture/featured) by Ashok B Lall · Commercial & Institutional Architecture · Takes projects across India; Visit office at Civil Lines, New Delhi - [Featured Architectural Projects and Design Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/m9_designstudio/architectural-design/featured) by M9 Design Studio · Architectural Design · Architectural projects across India; Studio in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru - [Featured Architectural & Interior Design Projects](https://mytribe.in/team3_design/commercial-workplace-architecture/featured) by Team3 · Commercial & Workplace Architecture · Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Lado Sarai, New Delhi ## Book To book RMA Architects, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I%20am%20interested%20in%20discussing%20an%20architectural%20design%20project.%20Could%20you%20share%20more%20about%20your%20approach%20to%20commercial%20design%3F)