Hospitality Design
Available across India
We design hotels, cafes, and resorts that reflect local stories, use natural materials, and focus on sustainability from concept to detail.
Pricing Guide
Greenfield Resort & Hotel Design
Architectural Master Planning
- Narrative-Led Concept: Creating a unique property story based on local mythology or history tailored to the site context.
- Structural Envelope Design: Full design of the building shell, including innovative roofing (faceted metal or spans) and facade details.
- Climate Integration: Passive cooling strategies using sun-path analysis, courtyards, overhangs, and ventilation shafts.
Interior & Craft Design
- Complete Interior Layouts: Detailed planning for guest rooms, lobbies, banquets, and high-traffic circulation zones.
- Artisan Collaboration: Integration of local crafts like woven partitions, stone carvings, and terracotta features into the building fabric.
- Material Sourcing: Identification of local quarries and kilns to source low-carbon materials like exposed brick and local stone.
Execution & Technicals
- GFC Documentation: Comprehensive drawings for civil work, electrical grids, and reflected ceiling plans ready for contractors.
- Mock-up Supervision: On-site review of sample walls and finishes to test material porosity and texture before mass application.
- Systems Design: Integration of rainwater harvesting pits and landscape drainage systems.
Boutique Restaurant & Spa Interiors
Spatial & Structural Concepts
- Structural Interventions: Design of non-standard interior elements like vaulted ceilings, tensile fabric roofs, or floating metal structures.
- Experience Zoning: Layouts optimization for flow in high-traffic cafes or privacy in wellness therapy rooms.
- Indoor-Outdoor Flow: Designing transitional spaces like verandas and glass facades to bring natural light into dining areas.
Bespoke Elements
- Custom Furniture Design: Detailed drawings for fixed seating, reception desks, and statement lighting fixtures; no catalog buying.
- Sensory Design: Selection of materials for acoustic control and layered lighting plans to define mood.
- Material Palette: Physical sampling of natural stones, woods, brass finishes, and fabrics.
Technical Coordination
- Heavy Services Integration: Concealing commercial kitchen exhausts, spa plumbing, and HVAC ducts within the aesthetic shell.
Heritage Restoration & Adaptive Reuse
Conservation Strategy
- Structural Assessment: Coordination with engineers to evaluate load-bearing capacities of existing timber and stone structures.
- Adaptive Re-planning: Reconfiguring historical layouts (like converting courtyards to lobbies) while preserving the original fabric.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all design interventions adhere to local heritage committee guidelines.
Restoration Craft
- Traditional Techniques: Specifications for lime plastering, stone masonry repair, and timber joinery without modern cement patching.
- Artisan Management: Directing specialized craftspeople for the restoration of frescoes, carvings, and antique doors.
Modern Integration
- Invisible Services: Routing modern plumbing, HVAC, and electrical wiring through heritage walls without visual clutter.
- Luxury Upgrades: Seamlessly fitting modern bathrooms and premium amenities into historical room footprints.
About Hospitality Design
We see buildings as living, breathing things. Every space we design is meant to spark conversations, connect with its surroundings, and feel alive long after guests leave. Hospitality is not just about a place to sleep or eat - for us, it’s about creating an experience that lingers.
How We Approach Hospitality Spaces
We aim to craft sanctuaries that feel timeless. Our process always starts with the story - sometimes rooted in local culture, sometimes in the landscape itself. Whether it's experiential hotel architecture for a spiritual retreat or a contemporary urban cafe, we focus on spaces that encourage reflection and a sense of place.
- Every project is unique, shaped by its purpose and setting.
- We use a mix of natural materials, layered spaces, and light to create inviting atmospheres.
- Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for us - we design for climate, use rainwater management, and keep things energy efficient.
A Few Projects We’ve Loved
- Spiritual Sanctuary at Bodhgaya: Inspired by Vishnu’s avatars, this hotel blends deep narratives with serene, climate-controlled interiors.
- Ayushakti Health Resort, Mumbai: Urban, yet tranquil. Think jharokhas and biophilic elements that let in nature, block harsh sun, and create a healing feel.
- The Lotus Cafe: A lotus-shaped roof, glass walls, and reflections on water bring in poetry and calm.
- Courtyard Cafe at Bodhgaya: High terracotta ceilings and open courtyards make the space feel grand but cozy.
Collaboration is key for us, and we stick with our clients every step of the way. We’re obsessed with the details - from picking the right stone to finding a mason who actually gets it. Every space is a chance to tell a new story.
Meet your Expert
SJK Architects
340 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Been at this for 30 years now. Our journey started with SR University—back then, just 350 rupees a square foot, woods all around, not much but big dreams. Our office, right by Gateway of India, gets flooded with morning light. Some brass lights from Chor Bazaar, some custom-made, all with a story. We love digging into heritage—Hampi, banana fibres, black pottery, all that jazz. For us, buildings are meditative. We chase beauty, soul, and spaces that bring people together.
My Work
Architecture & Interior Design - We design homes, campuses, hotels, offices—big master plans too. Always keeping things human, and green.
Blending Tradition & Innovation - We rework classics like jaali and jharokha, making climate-responsive architecture that feels rooted but fresh.
Details Matter - From picking stone at the quarry to working side-by-side with masons, we obsess over every detail.
Working With Artisans - We team up with craftspeople—banana fibre, black pottery, all sorts—giving spaces a real, artisan-crafted feel.
Designing for People & Planet - We bring nature in, create light-filled atriums, use passive cooling design. Spaces for comfort, joy, and sustainability.
