Featured Architectural Projects
A curated selection of our work that explores the harmony between built environments and the natural world, from forest retreats to urban sanctuaries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About Featured
We design by listening to the land first, observing how the sun moves across your specific plot and how the wind behaves before a single wall is planned. Our process involves using materials that age gracefully, such as laterite, lime plaster, and hand-chiseled stone, to ensure your home feels grounded in its environment for decades.
Our practice, established in 1999, is built on the concept of 'Architecture of Resonance.' This means we move beyond standard construction to create spaces that breathe, respond to the local climate, and serve as a sanctuary for those who inhabit them.
Our Design Approach
We believe architecture is a dialogue. Whether we are designing a compact urban home in Delhi or a sprawling estate in Coorg, our focus remains on:
- Site Context: We analyze the sun path and wind direction to maximize natural light and thermal comfort, reducing the need for artificial cooling.
- Materiality: We champion local materials like laterite and stone. These are not just sustainable choices, but elements that gain character as they age, helping the building blend into the landscape.
- Modern Heritage: We integrate traditional Indian motifs and crafts, such as Sanjhi cutwork, into contemporary structures to create a design language that feels both familiar and forward-thinking.
From Concept to Execution
Design is only half the journey. Our technical expertise ensures that your space is structurally sound and executed to the highest standard. From conceptual development to the final site supervision, we manage the coordination of engineers, vendors, and craftspeople. This ensures that the purity of our initial design—the fluid floor plans, double-height volumes, and specific material finishes—remains intact throughout construction.
Saka Studio
We are a boutique architecture firm dedicated to creating spaces that feel alive. We guide every project from the first site analysis to the final handover, ensuring your vision is realized through thoughtful design and careful material selection.
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