--- title: "Saka Studio Architecture for Soulful Spaces and Heritage Restoration - mytribe" description: "Discover Saka Studio—experts in architecture, heritage restoration, and sustainable design. Create timeless homes and serene spaces with our turnkey solutions and landscape design services." canonical: https://mytribe.in/s.a.k.a.studio last_updated: 2024-09-30 --- # Saka Studio We practice 'listening architecture' to craft timeless spaces that harmonize with nature and blend Indian heritage with modern design. Our work spans architecture, interiors, landscape, and heritage restoration. ## Services ### [Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/s.a.k.a.studio/architectural-design) Takes projects across India; Visit studio in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram Typically ₹120-450 per sq.ft (estimate) - ![This Coorg estate glows at twilight, its laterite stone base and terracotta tile roof deeply connected to the earth. I designed this home to breathe with the land, where large glass corners and open verandas invite the surrounding forest and mist inside, creating a sanctuary for slow, mindful living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c23f60d-47b8-445c-aeb0-35f8cff18ed1) - ![The Tree House project in Delhi reimagines shelter with a sculptural, perforated metal canopy supported by branching columns. This award-winning design creates a dynamic play of light and shadow, demonstrating how modern architecture can be both innovative and deeply inspired by the protective forms of nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/974e46cc-0e2b-4381-980d-1a77d60c00cd) - ![High above the main living area in the Dream Coffee Estate, this mezzanine lounge is a sanctuary in the sky. The soaring terracotta-tiled roof with integrated glass skylights, framed by hand-turned wooden balustrades, creates a serene space that feels both expansive and intimately connected to the forest canopy outside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/035ade96-90f7-4fcb-9cbb-c8eef2d49f0d) - ![This sculptural staircase is a centerpiece, crafted from copper and metal with cantilevered wooden treads. It embodies a dialogue between lightness and intensity, transforming the act of ascent into a sensory experience, complemented by the natural light from a circular skylight above.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/489b2d60-1e03-4c37-a72d-4f9d8bca4eac) - ![The wrap-around deck at the Varadarajan House is the heart of the home, designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. With its stone pillars, traditional swings, and open vistas of the Coorg valley, this space is a testament to architecture that embraces its surroundings and encourages a life lived in harmony with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1786dbf-3bac-42e8-b6c9-dbffddecfafd) - ![This modern home in Gurgaon showcases how to create a private sanctuary within an urban context. The design uses stacked volumes, terraces, and large glass openings to maximize light and green views, creating a warm, luxurious space that steps back from the city's pace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae7fb52e-7971-4589-8f4a-f708a7aef658) - ![At C Farm in Delhi, the garden, pavilion, and infinity pool are designed with a purity of line and form. This space exemplifies how landscape architecture can extend the home's living area, creating a tranquil retreat for relaxation and connection with the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af706f02-1ff6-49e2-9471-509d6dd6e8b1) - [Video: This video tells the story of my material choices at the Dream Coffee Estate. I believe every surface should speak of its origin, from hand-laid terracotta roof tiles and lime-finished walls to matte black pendant lights, creating a space that is felt as much as it is seen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e65d13e-f529-4394-8bcd-79db01a20c22) ### [Design & Build (Turnkey Solutions)](https://mytribe.in/s.a.k.a.studio/design-build-turnkey-solutions) Takes projects across India; Visit studio in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram Typically ₹2,000-4,500 per sq.ft (estimate) - ![A home nestled within the Coorg hills, glowing softly as the sun sets over the Western Ghats. This is the essence of my work: creating architecture that doesn't just sit on the land, but grows from it, becoming part of the landscape's timeless story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a31b729-0aae-43d2-8947-7dc1850cfd56) - ![The Tree House in Delhi, captured at twilight. Here, architecture becomes a form of nature itself, with a perforated metal canopy that filters light like the leaves of a great tree, creating a sanctuary of dappled light and profound quiet in the heart of the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/974e46cc-0e2b-4381-980d-1a77d60c00cd) - ![An open-air living space in our award-winning Coorg project, where the boundaries between inside and outside dissolve. A simple swing becomes a vessel for experience, offering a front-row seat to the valley's shifting moods, from morning mist to evening calm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8507222-f86c-41c9-8abc-4440af968f14) - ![The mezzanine lounge of the Dream Coffee Estate, a sanctuary held within a soaring terracotta roof. Light pours in from glass skylights and large windows, illuminating the warmth of the wood and creating a space for quiet contemplation, high above the forest floor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/035ade96-90f7-4fcb-9cbb-c8eef2d49f0d) - ![A modern, multi-level residence in Gurgaon, designed as a vertical garden that brings light and greenery into every floor. The structure opens itself to the sky and the earth, creating a private oasis that feels both connected to the city and worlds away from it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae7fb52e-7971-4589-8f4a-f708a7aef658) - [Video: A glimpse into the dynamic forms that shape our contemporary homes. This video showcases sculptural staircases, intricate laser-cut screens, and geometric wall panels, all designed to play with light and draw the eye through the space with a sense of discovery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6f4a884-32ce-4223-8af4-cc79d5a570e9) - ![The serene landscape of C Farm in Chattarpur, where the home, garden pavilion, and pool are composed with a purity of form. The design seamlessly integrates the built environment with the sprawling lawns and natural rock formations, creating a tranquil retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6786017a-fe75-48e5-a2d0-d430d5cd27d4) - [Video: A look at the restoration of Rhodesia House in Gujarat. This footage captures the process of reviving a heritage structure, from the initial scaffolding to the final reveal, demonstrating our commitment to preserving history through adaptive reuse.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ba93250-8d0c-4dac-86f8-a4ee085e5876) ### [Heritage Restoration & Adaptive Reuse](https://mytribe.in/s.a.k.a.studio/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse) Takes projects across India; Visit studio in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram Typically ₹2,000-4,500 per sq.ft. (estimate) - ![This intricately carved wooden doorway at the Varadarajan House in Coorg serves as a threshold between the outer world and a serene inner sanctuary. Framed by earthy laterite stone, it is an example of how we honor traditional craftsmanship, creating an entrance that feels both grand and deeply personal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c873e718-f44e-4edc-8c72-af96dde02116) - ![In the living room of the Dream Coffee Estate, a reclaimed antique wooden column stands as a silent witness to time, grounding the double-height space. We designed this room to be a conversation between old and new, where hand-chiseled stone floors and modern furnishings coexist under the expansive canopy of the Coorg forest visible through large glass doors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/195ccefa-137e-4352-98f6-68cf3bd8f187) - [Video: The Dream Coffee Estate in Coorg is designed to be in constant dialogue with its lush surroundings. The home's facade, with its sloping terracotta roof and wrap-around verandas, embraces the landscape, creating a seamless transition from the curated interior to the wild beauty of the coffee plantation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5ffd7e1-f079-439a-894e-57f787eb54b6) - ![For this Delhi residence, we introduced a traditional wooden swing into a contemporary living space defined by cool grey lime-plastered walls and polished marble floors. This adaptive reuse project focuses on creating a harmonious balance, where modern minimalism is softened by familiar, tactile elements that evoke a sense of calm and playfulness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3fe7d84e-2b2e-432e-b999-63d1381303a5) - ![The restoration of Rhodesia House in Dharmaj, Gujarat, was a project of reviving not just a building, but a piece of the town's history. This daytime view shows the intricate facade, a blend of European and Indian architectural styles, brought back to its original grandeur to serve as a new cultural hub for the community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/902ab221-9c7d-42cc-92b3-f645f51a2cd8) - ![Detail is a language we speak fluently. For this staircase in a New Delhi farmhouse, we drew inspiration from traditional Sanjhi paper-cutting art to create a laser-cut metal screen. It acts as a delicate, light-filtering veil, demonstrating our approach of reinterpreting heritage crafts with modern fabrication techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4be67d82-3de3-4149-af48-2b08aad73968) - [Video: As dusk settles on the Dream Coffee Estate, the architecture softens. This view from the courtyard into the warmly lit living area highlights the interplay of light and shadow, with carved wooden details and a single pendant light creating a tranquil, inviting atmosphere that defines the essence of slow living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f94454d5-df37-4aa5-a4b8-a63d886c78c4) ### [Interior Design & Renovation](https://mytribe.in/s.a.k.a.studio/interior-design-renovation) Takes projects across India; Visit studio in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram Typically ₹1,500-3,000 per sq.ft (estimate) - ![As twilight settles over the Western Ghats, this Coorg retreat glows like a lantern in the forest. Its laterite base is rooted deep in the red earth, while tiled eaves stretch wide like outstretched arms, creating a home that breathes with the land.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b77e7b7f-cbe6-4265-a6df-3b3be21ab7f0) - ![This mezzanine lounge is a sanctuary in the sky, where architecture opens its arms to the landscape. Crowned by a soaring terracotta tiled roof with glass skylights, the space blurs the line between indoors and nature, inviting the forest canopy into the room.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/035ade96-90f7-4fcb-9cbb-c8eef2d49f0d) - ![In the formal living room of the Dream Coffee Estate, dappled sunlight fills a space designed for quiet connection. The soaring twenty-foot ceiling, a mix of antique and contemporary furniture, and doors opening to the garden create a sense of timeless repose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1104a9c9-5875-44f2-aed3-ddb5af6e9831) - ![A threshold is a sacred space. Here at the Varadarajan House, an antique carved wooden door frame, set within earthy laterite walls, marks the passage from the lush outdoors to the calm interior, celebrating our rich cultural heritage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c873e718-f44e-4edc-8c72-af96dde02116) - ![I believe a staircase can be more than just functional; it can be a sculptural heart of the home. This design in copper and metal, with its cantilevered treads, embodies both lightness and intensity, creating a dynamic experience of ascent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98ee8857-b18c-456b-bb01-5dd922553b71) - ![This bedroom is designed as a gentle, harmonious retreat. A classic four-poster bed is set against a wall of soft teal and green, creating a calm space where mornings begin in stillness, connected to the light from the window-side daybed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f430981-0db8-4bcc-ae63-b7cdd75ed27a) - ![A study should be a place for quiet contemplation. This one, cantilevered to feel as if it is floating amongst the trees, is a perfect example. A custom desk and warm wood tones create a powerful beauty, enhanced by the tranquil view.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c530dd71-a204-4770-b737-4d1fb0837235) - [Video: The dining table is the heart of the home, a place for meals, murmurs, and slow mornings. Here, light gathers like memory, spilling across handmade floors and dancing on timber grain, crafting a space meant for togetherness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e6b7d5f-8a22-4e93-b20f-1d540c298b86) ### [Landscape Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/s.a.k.a.studio/landscape-architecture-design) Takes projects across India; Visit studio in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram Typically ₹80-350 per sq.ft (estimate) - ![This Coorg retreat, glowing at twilight, embodies my core belief in creating architecture that breathes with the land. The design uses local laterite stone and traditional tiled roofs to create a home that feels rooted and timeless, blurring the line between the built form and the surrounding forest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b77e7b7f-cbe6-4265-a6df-3b3be21ab7f0) - ![The award-winning Tree House project is a study in nature-inspired architecture. Its defining feature, a perforated metal canopy, mimics the dappled light filtering through a tree, while the structure itself provides shade and shelter, creating a dynamic interplay of light and form throughout the day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/974e46cc-0e2b-4381-980d-1a77d60c00cd) - ![This veranda at the Varadarajan House in Coorg is more than a space; it's an experience. The open-air lounge, complete with a traditional swing, is designed to capture valley views and gentle breezes, perfectly illustrating my approach to seamless indoor-outdoor living and creating spaces for quiet contemplation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8507222-f86c-41c9-8abc-4440af968f14) - ![An infinity pool at a Chattarpur farmhouse designed to be a tranquil oasis. The clean lines of the Sadarhalli stone deck and the reflective water surface merge with the expansive lawn and distant trees, creating a serene landscape for relaxation and escape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af706f02-1ff6-49e2-9471-509d6dd6e8b1) - [Video: This home in Coorg is woven into the landscape, not just placed upon it. The design uses earthy laterite walls, sloping terracotta roofs, and carefully placed openings to embrace the surrounding coffee estate, creating a residence that is in constant dialogue with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8c50908-b82f-43ab-bc04-e08544113e92) - ![The entrance to the Tree House is a journey in itself. A long, shaded pergola with a patterned canopy creates a rhythmic play of light and shadow, guiding visitors through the landscape and setting a tone of quiet anticipation before they even step inside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7136e133-d467-4b77-b98d-88f8d73864ae) - ![This amphitheater at the Aravali Biodiversity Park is an example of large-scale public landscape design that respects its environment. Built into the natural contours of the land using locally sourced stone, it serves as a community gathering space that feels like an organic extension of the terrain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04c7ade0-0cc8-4aaf-bf34-f34c8d4ee34e) - ![A study designed as a glass-encased sanctuary, cantilevered to feel as if it is floating amongst the trees. This space highlights how landscape is not just something to be viewed, but an integral part of the interior experience, offering inspiration and a deep connection to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4aa20857-135a-4218-b84f-a5fe391ec6a3) ## Meet your expert ### My story We kicked off Saka Studio in '99, chasing the idea that architecture can be poetry. Not just walls and roofs—spaces that feel alive, you know? Awards are nice, but seeing a family light up in their new home, or catching sunlight dancing across a wall, that’s what gets us. Nature and old-school crafts like Sanjhi cutwork keep us inspired. Whether in a tiny Gujarat town or a hill spot in Coorg, we’re always hunting that ‘soul space’ vibe. ### My work - **Our Services**: We do architecture, interior design, turnkey projects, landscape design, and heritage home restoration. - **Listening Architecture**: We design by tuning in—to land, light, and you. Spaces that breathe, not just exist. - **Modern Heritage**: We blend Indian traditions with modern life, like Sanjhi cutwork interiors, for homes full of delight. - **Materiality and Craft**: We love earthy laterite walls, hand-chiseled stone, and local textures that give every space its character. - **Sustainability at the Core**: We use local materials, natural light, and rainwater harvesting—sustainable farmhouse design isn’t just talk for us.