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Featured Urban Design and Civic Infrastructure Projects

bySDM ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit office in Bandra West, MumbaiStarts from₹120 per sq.ftView full gallery

We believe architecture in Mumbai should be about more than aesthetics. It should be functional, civic-minded, and designed to improve the daily life of the city’s residents.

**Hero Item.** A walkthrough of the transformed Bandra Station area. This video highlights the key functional improvements we implemented, including the revamped, user-friendly rickshaw stand, widened pedestrian-friendly walkways, and a more organized, accessible environment for commuters.

The opening day of the Bandstand Central Park, a project focused on creating vital community spaces. This image captures the essence of our work: designing places for people, where children can play freely and families can enjoy a moment of respite by the sea.

A summary of a feature on our Bandra Station redevelopment in the publication 'Citizen Matters'. This article provides third-party validation of our process, detailing how we moved from the "roots of disorder" to a streamlined, functional public transit hub.

An elevated view of the completed Bandra Station project. This perspective clearly shows the new, organized traffic lanes, dedicated pedestrian zones, and improved flow that replaced the previous congestion, directly benefiting the thousands of daily commuters.

Scenes from our public presentation of the Bandra Station promenade project. We believe in a collaborative process, and this shows our engagement with key stakeholders, including officials from the BMC and local representatives, to ensure the design serves the community's needs.

The BMW Guggenheim Lab pavilion we designed in collaboration with Atelier Bow Wow. This project showcases our versatility and our work on the international stage, exploring sustainable materials like bamboo to create temporary public structures for dialogue and art.

A photograph from the night we began the on-ground line-out for the Bandra Station project. This moment, seven years after our initial proposal, represents our firm's long-term commitment and persistence in bringing complex, impactful public projects to fruition.

About Featured

Designing public infrastructure like transit hubs requires rigorous traffic logic. We spend extensive time mapping movement patterns—whether it is rickshaws, pedestrians, or buses—before we begin drafting. This methodology ensures our designs for zones like the Bandra Station area effectively reduce congestion and create genuinely safer, more organized environments for thousands of daily commuters.

Architects for Bandra Station redevelopment — Approved by the tribe
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SDM Architects

Takes projects across India; Visit office in Bandra West, MumbaiStarts from ₹120 per sq.ft

We are SDM Architects, based in Bandra West, Mumbai. Our team thrives on debating and refining ideas until they solve the actual problem at hand, whether it is a floating restaurant or a neighborhood park.

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The Malabar Hill Forest Trail at night, an urban intervention designed to reconnect the city with its hidden wilderness. This elevated walkway offers a unique encounter with nature, creating a serene public space with minimal environmental impact.8
A vibrant public plaza designed as the heart of a commercial development. We create active, inclusive community spaces that encourage social interaction, recreation, and moments of pause within the bustling urban landscape.
A vision for the future of urban living with the proposed redevelopment of Girgaum Ekata CHS. Our design transforms dense, low-rise structures into modern, high-quality housing with integrated green terraces and enhanced community amenities.

Featured Architectural Projects and Urban Interventions

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IMK ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit offices in Mumbai & Bengaluru
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A classical dancer performs for an engaged audience at the Festival at The Steps. This image embodies our success in activating public spaces through art and culture, creating a platform where the community can gather and connect.
This is our bold vision for Kala Ghoda: a new 3.3-acre, pedestrian-only urban square. This graphic illustrates our proposal to reclaim streets from parking and create a vibrant, green public space in the heart of Old Bombay.
An artist's rendering shows our proposed vision for Mumbai's Coastal Road. We are advocating for a much wider, more accessible public promenade, creating a world-class waterfront for citizens to walk, cycle, and enjoy the sea.

Our Vision for Livable Public Spaces in Mumbai

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Abraham John ArchitectsTakes projects across Mumbai; Visit studio in Khar West, Mumbai
This is the Basera Community Plaza in Ahmedabad, a space we designed for a women-led organization. It shows how simple, local materials like bamboo can be used to create a versatile and warm haven for community gatherings, learning, and empowerment.9
At Nepean Greens in Mumbai, we transformed a neglected staircase and garden into a lush, multi-level public plaza. This view captures the dynamic interplay of steps, platforms, and greenery, creating a tranquil escape and a vital pedestrian link within the dense urban fabric.
The Urban Twist sculpture at a busy Ahmedabad crossroads, seen here at dusk. This project showcases our approach to modern placemaking, using traditional brick in a dynamic spiral form to create a contemporary landmark that calms traffic and invites contemplation.
A before-and-after view of the Basera Community Plaza site. This transformation from a barren parking lot into a vibrant hub demonstrates our core mission: to find potential in forgotten urban spaces and reclaim them for community life.

Featured Projects in Urban and Public Space Design

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Compartment S4Studios in Ahmedabad & Bengaluru; Public space projects across India
This view of our Serein project showcases how we design modern, high-density housing that feels both grand and livable. The architectural form is articulated with clean lines and strategic color accents, creating a dynamic facade against the clear sky.7
Our master plan for the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University of Excellence in Sikkim demonstrates our expertise in designing for challenging terrains. This aerial render shows how buildings are integrated into the natural contours of the land, preserving the landscape while creating a cohesive campus.
This conceptual render for Inorbit Vizag illustrates our approach to creating pedestrian-centric public spaces. The design features flowing walkways, organic-shaped structures, and extensive green cover, weaving nature and movement into a vibrant commercial hub.
At the Serein residential complex, we designed extensive ground-level amenities, including a swimming pool and landscaped lawns. This creates a vehicle-free podium level that serves as a social heart for the community, promoting interaction and an active lifestyle.

Featured Architectural Projects and Design Work

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Edifice ConsultantsTakes projects across India; Offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru & Delhi
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For the Evershine House in Bandra, I envisioned a tower that contributes to the streetscape rather than just occupying it. The design draws inspiration from the architectural language of historic South Bombay, reinterpreting its arched windows and rhythmic proportions with a contemporary edge. It is a landmark that bridges heritage and modernity in one of Mumbai's most vibrant neighborhoods.

Signature Architectural Narratives and Design Concepts

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Jugal Mistri ArchitectsTakes projects across Mumbai, Goa, and Delhi NCR
This central plaza at Amity University, Gurugram, exemplifies our approach to masterplanning. We design these large open spaces as the heart of a campus, creating a formal axis that organizes movement while providing a green, welcoming area for students and faculty to gather.8
Our ultimate goal is to create spaces for people. This interactive water feature becomes a place of joy and community, demonstrating how thoughtful public design can be inclusive and welcoming for all, from families and children to daily commuters.
We see waterfronts not as edges, but as vibrant centers of urban life. This view of one of Australia's waterfronts reveals how these areas can be transformed into active hubs for recreation, commerce, and community life through integrated design.

Featured Architectural Projects and Design Philosophy

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Vijay Gupta ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit office in Nehru Place, New Delhi

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