--- title: "SIAN Architects: Our Studio, Design Philosophy, and Awards" description: "Explore the design ethos of SIAN Architects. Discover our award-winning work, studio culture, and approach to creating context-sensitive, meaningful Indian architecture." canonical: https://mytribe.in/sianarchitects/facade-design-material-innovation/our-studio-recognition last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # Our Studio and Design Ethos Tribe Verified · Recognized by WADE Asia and AD By [SIAN Architects](https://mytribe.in/sianarchitects) · Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Derawal Nagar, Delhi · ₹180 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Facade Design & Material Innovation](https://mytribe.in/sianarchitects/facade-design-material-innovation). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/sianarchitects/facade-design-material-innovation/gallery) Architecture is rarely just about stone and steel. For us, it is about the people who imagine the space, the conversations that shape it, and the shared journey of bringing an idea to life. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A week in the life of Siddhant, an architect at our studio. His film captures the balance of chaos and quiet focus, the collaborative energy, and the friendships that define our work culture and make the studio feel like an inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20fbaa28-6b69-4617-8828-5be2d4d55846) - [Video: This video follows Varsha, another architect on our team, as she leads the design and execution of projects. It showcases her hands-on approach, from innovating on-site to finalizing design details in the studio, driving our shared vision forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e59d823-33eb-4b49-84ac-9b3a5bb345da) - [Video: We are honored to be featured among the Young Icons of the Year by Architecture + Design magazine. This recognition celebrates our collaborative design ethos and the incredible team and clients who inspire us to push creative boundaries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47e6a370-a55c-43b4-a77d-9bc08feb3c0d) - ![Our Co-Founder, Surbhi Singhal, was recognized in the Top Architect of the Year category at WADE Asia. We presented an ethos of thoughtful, rooted, and enduring design, and we are grateful for platforms that allow us to share our journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ae19c99-4c65-4dc7-a4b7-82eac29a6306) - ![We were thrilled to be shortlisted among the Top Young Interior Designers of the Year at WADE Asia 2024. This acknowledgement fuels our commitment to crafting spaces that inspire, elevate, and connect with the people who inhabit them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93cad590-5e06-4967-af21-d9df72fe2f34) - ![Grateful to Interiors & Decor magazine for this cover story, which gave us a chance to share the story of our practice. For us, architecture is shaped in equal parts by art, engineering, and everything in between.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7810fba0-fc0b-477d-bf19-0d3b1e07e67f) - ![Our Twin Villa project was featured as a case study in luxury living in Smart Home World magazine. The home was recognized for its seamless indoor-outdoor connection and thoughtful integration of technology, comfort, and design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ea7800a-3b39-4d04-bdff-65eedf7e9257) - [Video: A wrap-up of a busy month of design events, awards, and features. From being recognized at WADE Asia to our work being featured in Smart Home World, it was a month of immense pride and gratitude for the studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b62ddaf2-2935-40fe-a062-c1bc2d899376) - [Video: A glimpse from the WADE Asia architecture event, where our co-founder Surbhi Singhal was a finalist. Platforms like these place our journey within a wider dialogue, where ideas and conversations continue to shape our practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e65c535b-3cad-42d3-90a8-0b412163b155) - [Video: More moments from WADE Asia, where we presented our design approach through three key projects. We are always grateful for the stage, the exchange, and the chance to keep pushing what design can become.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b63660cc-c479-44d9-8b5f-fb57f56e8a7a) - ![A shot of the Smart Home World magazine featuring our Twin Villa project. It's always rewarding to see our work in print and recognized for its contribution to contemporary Indian residential architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0fec312-0738-4b0f-b68a-55b12dfc02a5) - [Video: A recap of a month filled with project milestones and press features. Our Blooming Garden project made an appearance in Architectural Digest India, and Twin Villa was covered in Architecture+Design, bringing our work to a wider audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0a56b01-6a28-4c24-b361-ad4a4cca22f9) - ![An inside look at our feature in Interiors & Decor magazine. In the interview, we discuss our design philosophy, our approach to timelessness, and how projects like Stone Print Villa pushed our creative limits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47e23074-fafd-4c31-a177-de9cd6b90ef7) - [Video: A visit to India Design ID was a reminder of what drives us: the intersection of materials, craft, and engineering. The showcase blurred the lines between art and structure, fueling our work back in the studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b260926f-8716-4751-949b-cc0054396917) - ![At India Design ID, we were particularly struck by this exploration of salt as a biomaterial of the future. It’s a reminder that the simplest materials can inspire awe and that innovation is everywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0ecde23-d8d7-41b2-90f5-601bd669be2f) - ![Architecture is a dialogue between openness and enclosure, light and shadow. This image from Twin Villa, with its deep, shaded balcony, captures our philosophy of orchestrating elements to shape how a space feels, functions, and evolves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a30e4ecf-1c19-4e6e-a1c9-82ad2ac67574) - ![Another view of a Twin Villa balcony, where operable screens and lush greenery create a space that is both sheltered and connected to the outdoors. This is how we design transitions between privacy and connection, stillness and movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d79bd24f-b668-46d0-845b-4617e117c894) - ![We believe even the most intimate spaces deserve the spotlight. This terracotta-hued washroom in Twin Villa balances raw textures with modern details, like the ribbed shower walls and a suspended round mirror.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c01bcaf-38ba-4f57-a26c-194863549553) - ![A detail from the same terracotta washroom, where light filtering through blinds creates a dynamic pattern on the vertically ribbed stone walls. The built-in niches add a layer of functional elegance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eab966a3-3df4-4837-8790-17e84991e39e) - ![This on-site photo shows the installation of our custom metal screens in Hapur. After around 20 design iterations, the angles were optimized to direct airflow, ensuring they serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbc6d621-1f30-4fd8-8223-12736c266a8e) ## About Our Studio & Recognition We don't operate like a conventional firm. You will find our process messy, loud, and collaborative, with site visits often ending in impromptu chai breaks and studio days punctuated by heated debates over material textures. We believe the best design happens when we stop acting like architects and start acting like people who just really love building things together. Architecture is never a solo pursuit. At SIAN, our process is defined by the honest work of collaboration. It involves long afternoons at our studio, arguing over material samples, and early mornings at project sites across Delhi NCR and beyond. Our design philosophy, which has been recognized by platforms like WADE Asia and Architecture + Design, is rooted in the belief that a building should hold memory. Whether we are re-engineering traditional sandstone for a villa or integrating fly ash bricks into a modern urban shield, our goal remains the same. We want to create spaces that feel like they have always been there. We find validation not just in awards, but when our work is discussed in publications like Smart Home World or Architectural Digest India, confirming that our approach to climate-responsive, context-sensitive architecture resonates with the broader design community. We are not just building structures. We are building a practice that values the quiet moments, the chaotic site visits, and the friendships that form in between. If you are looking for a design partner who treats your home as a story waiting to be told, we are ready to listen. ## About SIAN Architects We are Surbhi and Deepanshu, the faces behind SIAN. We aren't here to build cookie-cutter structures. We are here to chase ideas, mix old-school techniques with new ones, and create spaces where life truly happens. 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