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# SIAN Architects

We listen to the story of a place to design context-sensitive architecture, heritage renovations, and interiors. Our work is guided by the site's light, nature, and memory to create spaces that feel right.

## Services

### [Commercial & Hospitality Architecture](https://mytribe.in/sianarchitects/commercial-hospitality-architecture)

Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Derawal Nagar, Delhi

Typically ₹250-700 per sqft (estimate)

- ![We designed this bar at Masala, New Delhi, to be an immersive experience. The vibrant red, custom star lights, and spherical pendants create a warm, celebratory atmosphere where every detail contributes to the narrative of the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf949918-36dd-42f4-a53a-11b7455798cb)
- ![For the Elephant Pavilion in Pollachi, we designed a structure that works with the landscape, not against it. The building sits low, following the natural contours and preserving existing trees, creating a space for low-impact tourism that respects the surrounding wildlife corridor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0061f15-add1-4a43-88e2-0215407025f2)
- ![In this fashion studio, we translated the brand's identity into a physical space. The interplay of soft pinks, geometric floors, and custom furniture creates a narrative environment that is both a functional retail area and a living embodiment of the brand's story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17f25a2f-3a0b-4007-813c-d73217d12e22)
- ![For The Blooming Garden project, we layered blush-toned florals, heritage prints, and refurbished furniture to create a dining room that feels like a memory. It's a space that mixes prints with assurance, where time slows down and stories are shared.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a7f245a-29af-45f9-800d-e0c503aea4bb)
- ![At the Serenity resort, the architecture is designed to reorganize, not overwhelm. The synthetic thatch roof mirrors the landscape, while the structure itself becomes a bridge and perch, connecting spaces and unlocking vistas toward wildlife trails.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85f7c9c9-0dd3-41fa-a53d-bddb0aac38af)
- ![We were honored to have our co-founder, Surbhi Singhal, recognized in the Top Architect of the Year category at WADE ASIA. This award reflects our studio's commitment to a design approach that is thoughtful, rooted, and enduring.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ae19c99-4c65-4dc7-a4b7-82eac29a6306)
- [Video: A glimpse into the life of our studio through the eyes of Huma, a junior architect. Her journey from intern to a core team member embodies the collaborative and supportive spirit we foster, where learning and creativity are part of every day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fe281cb-5e69-494e-b547-e8c987d3c890)
- ![For the Ichiba Japanese retail store, we designed a space around compactness and clarity. The bold red steel frames and organized shelving create a rhythm that echoes the precision of a perfectly packed noodle box, turning a small footprint into a strong brand statement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/092e037b-ec9c-4ca5-a6f6-3daf7f9badb5)

### [Facade Design & Material Innovation](https://mytribe.in/sianarchitects/facade-design-material-innovation)

Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Derawal Nagar, Delhi

Typically ₹80-180 per sq. ft. (estimate)

- ![This is the Urban Oasis, a home designed as a modern bastion in Hapur. Its facade is a hard shell with a soft core, using a grid of raw concrete and fly ash bricks to shield the interiors from a harsh industrial environment while allowing light and air to flow freely, creating a breathable, tranquil sanctuary within.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/975ca520-c213-46ac-9462-fc58fc0ff270)
- ![For the Stone Print Villa, we re-engineered traditional Jaisalmer sandstone, blending it with natural binders to enhance its strength for intricate detailing. This corner, catching the light, shows how we can transform a familiar material to create something new, durable, and deeply connected to its heritage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcdf2010-8cf5-43d0-86c6-e9de24608fc8)
- ![In a dense Meerut neighborhood, the Hikari House facade negotiates privacy and openness. We used custom cast-concrete screens, assembled like Tetris blocks, to filter views and soften sunlight, creating a serene balcony space that feels both connected to the city and peacefully secluded.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/990be292-546e-4cb8-9176-17bdbb423449)
- ![The Elephant Pavilion in Pollachi is a structure that merges with the landscape. A green roof provides thermal insulation and visual continuity, while a large oculus frames the sky, creating a space for observation that is shaped by the slope and sequence of the land itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/375d7dce-483c-4aba-875f-c7414987a105)
- [Video: Our process is a dialogue between concept and craft. We begin with the context of the site, exploring ideas through sketches and models, and collaborate closely on-site to ensure every detail, from the structural form to the texture of a material, contributes to a space that feels just right.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba9afd3c-9735-4c35-9661-e2a3c49336f8)
- ![This is a close-up of the modular facade at Stone Print Villa. What appears as a simple stepped pattern from afar is a system of precisely calibrated CNC-cut panels made from a stone-resin composite. It's a way we use technology to articulate form and create rhythmic, textured surfaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67cda7a8-562f-41d2-b364-092eeb86a274)
- ![Twin Villa was designed as a home for two families, balancing shared spaces with private retreats. The architecture uses layered balconies, deep overhangs, and integrated planters to create a dynamic facade that engages with the landscape, blurring the line between inside and out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/906e88f3-e13d-4a48-b4dd-f521d49f2124)
- ![The success of a facade is felt within. In this bathroom at Twin Villa, the exterior screens filter the morning sun, casting gentle, linear shadows across the warm stone. This is how architecture becomes personal, shaping quiet moments and the sensory experience of a home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f988a89-65b9-48b4-a559-bb975986405c)
- [Video: We believe in pushing materials to see what they can become. For this collaboration with Flamingo Veneers, we took inspiration from Ranthambore and printed it directly onto a veneer panel. The experiment proved that reimagining a surface can open up entirely new possibilities in design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f9d11ad-7911-4153-a639-fc33684c25e5)
- [Video: Our studio is a place of collaboration and growth. This film follows Huma, one of our junior architects, through a typical day, showing the blend of mentorship, creative brainstorming, and teamwork that is at the heart of every project we undertake at SIAN.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fe281cb-5e69-494e-b547-e8c987d3c890)

### [Residential Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/sianarchitects/residential-architecture-design)

Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Derawal Nagar, Delhi

Typically ₹80-250 per sq.ft. (estimate)

- ![In the grid of Meerut’s cantonment, Lal Kothi stands with a kind of remembered grace. We see every home as a living story, and this pre-independence residence, which we helped restore, carries a layered inheritance of a colonial past, indigenous detailing, and a layout shaped by both climate and class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2a57606-8833-4a40-a144-36dbaf8f2629)
- ![For Twin Villa, a home for two families, we designed a structure that balances privacy with connection. The architecture uses layered volumes, deep balconies, and integrated planters to create a modern residence that is softened by the landscape it inhabits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/906e88f3-e13d-4a48-b4dd-f521d49f2124)
- ![At the heart of The Blooming Garden, the central atrium gathers light, breath, and memory. We designed this inward-looking courtyard with a large skylight and mint-green lattice panels to connect the home's past to its present, creating a space for daily rituals to unfold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5247896-191e-4706-92d5-357d8f9ac3c6)
- ![Even restraint can have character. In our compact Hikari House project, we designed this sculpted bookshelf from waste wood, turning leftover material into an interactive feature that brings a touch of whimsy and proves that resourcefulness can be expressive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1aa3c9c8-3910-40af-9f8d-85cf3595c42e)
- ![We believe in blurring the line between inside and outside. This balcony at Twin Villa, with its custom swing and warm wood palette, is designed not as an extra, but as an extension of the living space, a quiet place for pause, framed by the surrounding trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a30e4ecf-1c19-4e6e-a1c9-82ad2ac67574)
- ![A bathroom can feel as personal as a journal. In the artist’s bath at The Blooming Garden, we used a bold palette of cobalt, blush, and indigo, with hand-painted ceramic tiles that serve as diary pages, making a functional space deeply personal and expressive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3109c73-6886-49f7-ae84-c2e148143728)
- [Video: Our design process is a story of collaboration, experimentation, and craftsmanship. From the first sketch on an iPad to the final construction on site, every detail is a result of countless iterations, ensuring the finished space doesn't just look right, it feels right.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba9afd3c-9735-4c35-9661-e2a3c49336f8)
- ![The living space at Urban Oasis plays with scale and contrast. We designed this formal area for a large multi-generational family, using a neutral palette, sculptural furniture, and a striking black and white marble fireplace to create a space that feels both grand and intimate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c15d455c-2b24-438a-aee4-18fcae23f858)

### [Urban & Public Realm Design](https://mytribe.in/sianarchitects/urban-public-realm-design)

Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Derawal Nagar, Delhi

Typically ₹1.5-12L per project (estimate)

- ![(Hero Item) The Madam Narangi project is more than a street cart; it is a mobile piece of the public realm. Here, the 'lari' becomes a place for community, conversation, and commerce, demonstrating our belief that thoughtful design can support and dignify daily life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00d049a5-56f8-4137-8827-395d4b7726ed)
- ![The Elephant Pavilion in Pollachi is designed to be a quiet observer. The structure sits low, embracing the natural contours of the land and wrapping around an existing tree, ensuring it becomes part of the forest edge rather than an intrusion upon it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0061f15-add1-4a43-88e2-0215407025f2)
- ![Before we build in the world, we build in our studio. This physical model allows us to study the play of light and shadow within a vaulted space, testing how form shapes experience. It is through this hands-on process that our architectural narratives begin to take shape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d84af75-673c-4045-b408-3d5e7e552906)
- ![A single cart is a livelihood; a collection of carts becomes a public square. This diagram illustrates the modular potential of the Madam Narangi project, where individual units aggregate to create dynamic, community-scale markets and social spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0b55591-f425-4880-9a51-3083e79baf1d)
- ![From within the Elephant Pavilion, the forest is not just a view but an experience. The open design, with its spiraling staircase, creates multiple vantage points for observing the elephant corridor, connecting visitors directly to the life of the habitat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ddbedfbd-1905-442a-8201-7a73ac34d656)
- [Video: A glimpse into the collaborative rhythm of our studio. We believe that architecture is a conversation, and every day is an opportunity for our team to learn, create, and grow together, turning shared ideas into tangible spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fe281cb-5e69-494e-b547-e8c987d3c890)
- ![We were honored to have our co-founder, Surbhi Singhal, recognized at the WADE ASIA ArchiDesign event. Such moments affirm our commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and contributing to a wider dialogue on architecture in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ae19c99-4c65-4dc7-a4b7-82eac29a6306)
- ![Our feature in Interiors & Decor magazine, "Shaping Enduring Narratives Through Architecture," captures the essence of our practice. We see every project as a story waiting to be told through material, form, and a deep sensitivity to context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7810fba0-fc0b-477d-bf19-0d3b1e07e67f)

## Meet your expert

### My story

We’re Surbhi and Deepanshu, and SIAN Architects is just us chasing ideas, mixing old-school tricks with new ones. A building, for us, isn’t only walls - it’s a chat between land, stone, and the people inside. Sometimes we’re playing with Jaisalmer stone and jaggery, sometimes printing Ranthambore party scenes on wood. Magazines and events? Cool, but we’re happiest when a garden grows in a home we helped shape. That’s the real story.

### My work

- **What We Do**: We design context-sensitive architecture, heritage home renovation, wildlife retreats, hospitality interiors, and bespoke landscape design.
- **We Start With the Land**: Every project begins with listening to the site, letting the surroundings guide the design. Architecture follows nature’s rhythm.
- **Materials That Hold Memory**: We use everything from thatch and stone to CNC panels, picking materials that feel personal and carry stories.
- **Homes for Real Living**: We love clients who want homes full of laughter, layered stories, and spaces that feel truly lived-in.