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title: "Sustainable & Climatic Design for Eco-Friendly Architecture - mytribe"
description: "Experience expert sustainable & climatic design. We use local materials and passive cooling strategies to create beautiful, energy-efficient spaces that harmonize with nature. Build a responsive, green home with Tribe's top architects."
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last_updated: 2025-08-20
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# Sustainable & Climatic Design in Mumbai

By [Spasm Design](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects) · We design buildings that stay cool naturally using local materials, passive cooling features, and layouts that fit the climate and site instead of following trends.

## Locations

Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Andheri West, Mumbai

### Travels to

- Takes projects across Mumbai Metropolitan Area (Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra)
- Takes projects anywhere in India (India, India)

### Visit at

- Studio at Raheja Plaza, Andheri West, Mumbai (consults clients near Lokhandwala Complex, Infinity Mall Andheri, Versova Beach, D N Nagar Metro Station, Oshiwara, Juhu)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### Full-Scope Villa Architecture & Design

Covers site analysis, structural engineering, and facade design for new builds, priced per sq ft of built-up area.

Typically ₹1,400-1,800 per sq ft (estimate)

#### Core Architectural Strategy
* Comprehensive site audits for topography, wind tunnels, and solar orientation.
* Layout design using one-room thick plans for cross-ventilation.
* Structural concept design for metal skeletons or rammed earth walls.
* Facade engineering for breathing walls using terracotta or brick screens.

#### Sustainable Systems
* Specification of locally sourced noble materials like Khadappa stone and basalt.
* Design of thermal stack effect systems and internal courtyards for passive cooling.
* Layouts for rainwater harvesting and percolation wells.

#### Execution Support
* Direct detailing instructions for local masons and potters.
* Architectural detailing for transition zones like verandahs and decks.

### Urban Apartment Retrofit & Interior Design

Includes demolition planning, sustainable material upgrades, and bio-climatic lighting for existing high-rise apartments.

Typically ₹1,500-2,200 per sq ft (estimate)

#### Spatial Reconfiguration
* Demolition planning to restructure standard apartment layouts.
* Creation of cooling cores and airflow channels within living spaces.
* Structural planning for vertical gardens or hydroponic stacks.

#### Material Upgrades
* Replacement of standard paints with breathable lime plaster or exposed brick.
* Design of custom sliding timber screens for light filtration.
* Detailing for cast-in-situ Terrazzo or natural stone flooring.

#### Atmosphere Engineering
* Lighting plans designed to create dappled shade effects.
* Custom furniture design using salvaged or sustainable timber.

### Site Feasibility & Concept Consultation

A lump-sum engagement for topography review, climatic mapping, and initial massing sketches before full project commitment.

Typically ₹3.5-5.5L per project (estimate)

#### Site Diagnostics
* Assessment of existing trees, natural slopes, and water drainage.
* Analysis of sun paths and wind patterns for optimal orientation.

#### Strategic Conceptualization
* Design brief defining the project narrative and atmosphere.
* Mood board selection of local materials to minimize transport costs.
* High-level block diagrams showing footprint and zoning.

## About Sustainable & Climatic Design

We don’t believe in forcing buildings onto a site – it’s more like having a quiet chat with the land. Our approach is about listening to the sun, wind, and even the soil. Each project, whether squeezed into a city lane or sprawling by the coast, ends up with its own vibe because of this. We aren’t chasing cool looks or trends, just honest, lived-in spaces.

### How We Work

- We design for Indian heat, aiming for comfort without running ACs all day. High ceilings and lofty roofs let hot air drift out on its own.
- Most of our buildings are one room thick, usually wrapped around courtyards. This isn’t just for show – it’s all about passive cooling architecture and letting that breeze do its thing.
- You’ll find lots of porous walls, like brick jaalis or terracotta cones, which keep things airy and shaded.
- Deep verandahs, pergolas, and sliding screens help cut the sun without shutting the world out.

### Materials & Connection

- We use locally sourced building materials – rammed earth, Indian stones, salvaged teak. These materials age well, and honestly, plaster just gets in the way.
- Courtyards are our green lungs. They cool things down, bring in light, and feel a bit like a hidden garden in the middle of everything.
- Green roofs and planted terraces help us blend buildings into the landscape, while also keeping interiors cooler.

Everything we do is about making places that feel human and simple – nothing flashy, just spaces that work with nature instead of against it.

## Highlights

Browse through Spasm Design's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/sustainable-climatic-design/featured)

- ![Our Lakeshore house in Hyderabad, resting by the water as dusk settles. This home is a filter for breezes and views, built from the very earth of the site and a precise metal skeleton. It is a duet between the architecture and the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49212fad-9bba-4cab-8009-592d2df46b17)
- [Video: The Vihara has risen. This institute for religious learning in Mumbai is a reinterpretation of our own history, a metaphor for finding one's own path from ignorance to knowledge. The facade itself is a journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e430723-e9f1-442b-89ad-e4bb3ec58021)
- [Video: A glimpse into our Ishtika villa in Dubai. The sand-toned brick and corten steel jaalis create a play of light and shadow, echoing the traditional architecture of the Middle East while providing a cool, private family oasis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/611b2c8a-5206-45ee-b3fa-a602d9988d07)
- [Video: Sarvasva, our vertical home in Bombay. The terracotta skin wraps around living spaces bound with natural elements, culminating in a rooftop pool that feels like diving into the sky. It is our answer to living green in a dense metropolis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ec2ef57-64a6-4e3e-81ca-25ceb3a74a0e)
- ![Details make architecture. This suspended swing at the Lakeshore house, crafted from wood and aged brass against a rammed earth wall, is about the feeling of a space. It is about tactile comfort and the simple joys.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55decace-d5f9-426f-af1c-287b00143abe)
- [Video: When the site gives you a breathtaking view, the answer is simple. Make a verandah. This is our House with the Gabion, a space designed to do nothing but embrace the landscape and the breeze.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87fb0df4-d7f2-4c8d-b58c-f0ca4128b8e6)
- ![The House in a Grove, nestled in Alibaug. The architecture becomes a bystander, a partner to the grove, pushing life outdoors. Here, the undergrowth and tree canopies become the true living space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11347eae-fcb7-4c9f-a4b3-aaa4e94b22cf)
- [Video: A moment of peace from the experience center for our Ikebana apartment building. The design is elemental, a study in black water and white surfaces. We believe this sense of calm is essential to the ethos of a home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0268b857-351c-4624-a5ef-9b098e7ddf33)
- [Video: Our installation, "There is no Planet B," built from temporary pandal materials like jute and bamboo. It is a reminder of our pledge to the planet, creating a space of reverence for nature, our only God.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57a07ce5-9c1f-4a42-9ee9-09a1f1d217ed)
- [Video: A vision of Kal Tottam, our "stone garden" project in Tiruppur. The home is conceived as a collection of gardens framed by granite batons, a timeless structure that will be cherished for generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b98b0d90-5645-49b1-a330-3f504dd30af7)

### [Lakeside Retreat: The Lakeshore House, Hyderabad](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/sustainable-climatic-design/lakeside-retreat-the-lakeshore-house-hyderabad)

- [Video: A video tour of the Lakeshore house, showing how rammed earth and metal come together. The design acts as a filter, connecting the inhabitants to the breezes and views of Lake Osman Sagar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08bacd59-09d7-488a-b433-e32c8a557e29)
- ![An aerial view showing the monopitch roof of the Lakeshore house, designed to connect the new structure with the older Mangalore tile building on the site. The home sits lightly on its 50-acre plot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15d96f48-7055-401f-bd02-029c041d3d39)
- ![The completed Lakeshore house, now occupied. The home is designed to disappear behind the first line of trees when viewed from the water, a testament to its integration with the natural landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1769a27b-a0ba-4989-b082-543effd45963)
- ![The play of light and shadow under a pergola at the Lakeshore house. The black metal grid and stone pavers interspersed with grass blur the line between the built and the natural.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c01d0e2-5853-436a-991e-69f18d1ab782)
- ![The house seen from behind ancient rocks on the property. We believe in retaining the geological history of a place, letting the natural elements become part of the home's story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/203a5334-4503-4631-8f65-8751c6ee92d4)
- ![A detail of the material palette: rammed earth, steel, and salvaged wood. We believe that the quality of craft and the honesty of materials are what elevate a building into art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/257e9d08-f571-40d3-a817-347e84cb5bc9)
- ![The Lakeshore house at twilight. The structure is a composition of horizontal lines and open facades, designed to frame the surrounding nature and the changing sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40ceb22c-44e8-4acf-9e78-c8c68a4b01c9)
- ![The home's earthen walls feel right in this landscape. The structure is seen here behind a large boulder, a permanent resident of the site that we chose to honor in our design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d88a983-81d0-4ab8-adc4-1b15761cea12)
- ![A winding path leads to the house, framed by existing trees. The design works with the site's natural contours and flora, creating a journey rather than just an entrance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51c5be48-acd8-43e9-8980-6b224b6ef0d5)
- ![The warm tones of the rammed earth wall contrast with the cool shadows of the trees. This material, taken from the site, keeps the home cool and gives it a sense of place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6207837c-3fe4-402a-809b-f3794996cdcc)
- ![An expansive aerial view of the Lakeshore house, showing its position on the edge of Lake Osman Sagar. The design respects the vastness of the 50-acre site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86d53ff1-4f07-4940-b352-a612e6153166)
- ![Another aerial perspective, capturing the relationship between the built form, the cultivated landscape, and the wildness of the lake's edge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91d20550-e20a-4232-ac59-e8c738fc2f5e)
- ![The two-story structure at the Lakeshore house, with its prominent roof and extensive glazing. It is a modern interpretation of a plantation home, designed for tropical living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c16224f-5fff-4c94-98bf-c496d89c336d)
- [Video: A video showing the journey from the raw steel frame to the finished, earthy home. This project was an inquiry into building with precision while retaining a natural, intuitive feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a07c5a25-ffd8-4e99-ac63-e51273248e50)
- ![The completed Lakeshore house, where the architecture and the landscape are beginning their duet. The sharp lines of the metal frame are softened by the surrounding greenery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3346013-2505-43ed-a3dd-86c2f8383865)
- ![A bathroom in the Lakeshore house, where Indian marble and a wood-clad ceiling meet a large window. Even private spaces are designed to connect with the light and views outside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a57442ad-11ed-4ae9-bcb8-934ed224c472)
- ![The expansive verandah of the Lakeshore house, where large stones from the site are integrated into the paving. This space is the heart of the home, a place to live outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd98c4b2-eddf-4997-8654-9839609f3b8c)
- ![A detail of the pergola and seating area. The design focuses on creating comfortable, shaded outdoor spaces that encourage a life lived in connection with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c47b235b-a0f0-4e47-af32-7fa02faa00d4)
- ![The house viewed from the garden, showing the interplay of the solid rammed earth walls and the light, transparent glass facades.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc3aa595-2744-48b0-a823-9f1e6a281cf7)
- ![A wide aerial shot capturing the entire 600-meter lake edge of the property. The house is a small, respectful intervention in a magnificent natural setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f858a523-3e82-4f58-82ef-26a18debf93f)
- ![The long, low profile of the Lakeshore house reflected in the infinity pool. The design emphasizes horizontal lines that echo the horizon of the lake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9f03dac-c6e2-4d1e-a82a-1585602d08db)
- ![The house at dusk, with its warm interior lights glowing. The structure is designed to be a welcoming beacon in the vast landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa98981a-4928-4134-8cf1-5818536a6410)

### [Tropical Sanctuaries: Alibaug Homes](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/sustainable-climatic-design/tropical-sanctuaries-alibaug-homes)

- ![A home in Alibaug, where the pool reflects the lush greenery. Our designs for this region feature high roofs for thermal release and simple verandahs for country living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d680afa-9ea1-494c-8f4a-6cf529cedf3c)
- [Video: A walkthrough of our Vimaakr project. We believe in using the region's stone, like this hardy basalt, and creating as many courtyards as possible. They just work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1036072e-7c36-4e59-9f4d-edd72518635f)
- ![The 'Villa in a Grove' in Zirard, Alibaug. The sense of place is key. This home embraces the grove it occupies, delivering an alfresco living space under the tree canopies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/121d9b67-35ca-4bbf-9982-4b0717b29f98)
- [Video: A mini-snippet of our Alibaug Commune, a set of three homes inserted carefully into a wild landscape. Here, we seek a life in balance with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1273093c-f4a4-40ea-bc3b-ad7f09bf2cd8)
- ![The pool at the 'Villa in a Grove', surrounded by lush foliage. The architecture is a quiet partner to the grove, allowing nature to take center stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12af1f2d-ce55-45ba-8367-e1190050eede)
- [Video: A film depicting life in the verdant green of Alibaug. Our patrons here have chosen to live for good, adopting the region and a life in sync with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b5b7598-2491-4e97-a00b-a9dd681e3983)
- ![A rendering of a family commune we are building in Alibaug. The design allows for privacy, seclusion, and collective living, all focused on the atmosphere of the space between the homes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23194dcd-0007-489e-90cb-5584ed95870f)
- ![The stone wall of 'Villa 16' rises to meet the tree canopy. The bedrooms are like lanterns suspended in the trees, meant to glow at night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/256c3d0d-c984-4fb1-b3bf-d23adbaa3358)
- ![Another view of 'Villa 16', the House in a Grove. The architecture becomes a bystander, encouraging inhabitants to use the grove as their primary living space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26d5a7bc-74c4-4572-972b-2a2fb469cc50)
- [Video: Our Alibaug commune, now complete. Each home relates to the open space and the borrowed hillscape, with a common pool and recreation area fostering a sense of peace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36fc4851-0dc2-4a68-9e0c-2c383d4d69f8)
- ![The 'House in a Grove' is an ode to its setting. It is almost impossible to see unless you are within it, a hidden quality we enjoy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42d6ce88-a600-4473-9691-91b0e78384fc)
- ![Villa 15, one of our experiments in country homes in Alibaug. One-room-thick plans, a central courtyard, and a pool for passive cooling create a simple, low-maintenance home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4378fb82-ea4d-4bd1-a4c9-e49777ba9844)
- ![Water, sun, and plant life. The essential elements of our homes, captured here at 'Villa 16' in Alibaug.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49eea2c7-344b-4fdb-a032-3c6aa9c8a814)
- ![The pool at 'Villa 16' reflects the surrounding trees. Our designs aim to blur the boundaries between the built structure and the natural environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b57dc7f-8f10-4b15-b60e-f840b05e460c)
- [Video: Our Alibaug Commune, Vimaakr, is now well settled. The design deploys passive and active sustainability, from butterfly roofs with solar panels to extensive rainwater harvesting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c33d159-aee1-47e8-9beb-586eadcf2c79)
- ![The sharp, angular roof of Villa 15 in Alibaug, reflected in the deep blue pool. The design is a simple, direct solution for a relaxed country life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52ab7f31-36c9-47b3-b724-abe0a29311f1)
- ![The 'House in a Grove' seen from across the pool. The home is designed to be barely visible, a quiet presence in the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55037342-602a-4493-b375-82f0df140995)
- ![The vibrant red of cordyline plants against the muted tones of a home in Alibaug. The landscape is as much a part of the design as the building itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e504d13-0f12-4155-8a06-749bedcdf9da)
- ![The play of afternoon light on a verandah in Alibaug. These transitional spaces are essential in our tropical designs, providing shade and connection to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f2e572a-e6f3-4472-92a9-7f8a2fd230e5)
- ![Villa 15, a home for seekers of a simple country life. Built with Indian materials, it is a ground-hugging structure meant to take on the personality of its users.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/632afedc-5c7d-4a60-ac79-3d8f0f954a7f)
- ![The stone and glass facade of 'Villa 16'. The bedrooms are suspended in the tree canopies, rooting the home to its site in every way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64b65c1f-6c0f-4709-80cc-5398f43ca169)
- ![The Alibaug family commune under construction. You can see the long, one-room-thick plan taking shape, designed to maximize cross-ventilation and views of the hill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73d7330a-0543-4085-a286-3e041a681dac)
- ![A detail of the random rubble stone masonry at 'Villa 16'. We use local, natural materials to create an architecture that feels born of its place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/790e367f-7de7-4cc9-b097-e0de9decf372)
- ![An alfresco dining spot at the 'Villa in a Grove'. Life is lived out of doors here, amidst the cacophony of birds and the rustle of leaves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7affe313-777e-4909-b437-a0b8ef563a99)
- ![The clean lines of the verandah at Villa 15. The one-room-thick plan frames a courtyard, a classic strategy for climatic comfort in our tropical designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82f8aa01-d803-4627-b9fd-caf66b3ec9fd)
- ![A tree trunk grows alongside the stone wall of the 'House in a Grove'. The design makes way for nature, embracing existing trees as part of the architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88b2da90-ffcc-4508-a63c-798f95003b52)
- ![A view across the pool at a home in Alibaug. The design uses sloped solar fin roofs and high ceilings to allow for thermal stack release and convectional cooling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f43df17-82fd-4088-a2b5-58c8e6d49ea8)
- ![A rendering of the family commune, showing how the homes are nestled at the foot of a hill, with a shared pool and landscape creating a space of collective living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9008d993-9caa-4487-b133-5615d70f7a44)
- ![The long, covered walkway of Villa 15. These deep verandahs are crucial for providing shade and creating comfortable outdoor living areas in the tropical climate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9454fc3b-4971-48e7-9222-6cc37d38aa19)
- ![The 'House in a Grove' peeking through the trees. The design prioritizes the preservation of the existing grove, making the house a secondary element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97870f56-6dfe-4971-8cdf-8f8deb8038d2)
- [Video: A simple country villa in Alibaug. The design is relaxed, with a long, generous verandah and lantern-like sleeping spaces on the upper level. We believe the simplest solution is often the most effective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9871d324-c9ee-4eeb-8d1e-b12755d07000)
- ![The pool at 'Villa 16', reflecting the dense green canopy. Our homes are designed to be backdrops for life, filled with water, sun, and plant life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b4642f2-08fc-4285-8069-a099a3a25b66)
- ![A quiet corner of the 'House in a Grove'. The home is barely visible, hidden within the landscape it was designed to celebrate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f23df1d-00bb-45af-a608-200faad5deb4)
- ![A detail of a roofline in Alibaug. Our coastal designs always respond to the site's flora, sun path, and wind direction to create comfortable, livable spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a570e675-0a1e-4063-8646-e0376b46d9fa)
- [Video: Snippets of the Alibaug Commune. The interiors are calm, white, and airy, creating a sense of peace and quiet that connects with the natural rhythm of the place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acc5b321-863e-4265-a357-a69bdc673f62)
- ![An aerial view of the 'Villa in a Grove', showing how the structure is nestled within the dense greenery of Zirard, Alibaug, with the hills in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b15e7a16-461a-45f6-aea0-6a73014153ac)
- ![An outdoor dining pavilion by the pool in Alibaug. These spaces are central to our philosophy of creating homes that encourage living in harmony with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5814f24-a211-4160-a285-35ebee66a2cf)
- ![A quiet moment at 'Villa 16', where a single chair sits in a covered outdoor space. The design creates many such pockets for solitude and reflection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf3f2b05-2784-4644-8579-74502d1beb1c)
- ![The 'Villa in a Grove' under a cloudy monsoon sky. The stone walls and green roof help the building merge with the verdant landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1a6f983-3ecf-458f-ab25-9b7ddaa01319)
- ![The 'House in a Grove' under construction, showing the relationship between the built form and the surrounding earth and trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c21430eb-0da5-4f88-9320-0f1f81d5ef6d)
- ![The pool at 'Villa 16', surrounded by lush tropical plants. The architecture becomes a bystander, a quiet partner to the grove.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5dc20c5-b3e5-4d7c-bd72-39dc6c104716)
- ![A view of the 'House in a Grove' through giant elephant ear plants. The landscape is not just a setting but an integral part of the living experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c79450eb-4a89-415d-aaf8-60387f1bbc66)
- ![An upper-level room at the 'Villa in a Grove', with large windows framing the dense canopy outside. It feels like a treehouse, a private retreat nestled in nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c95a0ccd-598e-4cd9-b9ed-351c286242f3)
- ![The turquoise pool at 'Villa 16' contrasts with the grey stone walls and green foliage. The material and color palette is inspired by the natural surroundings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d13e28cc-4d68-40aa-b4c8-9be1e56cacc3)
- ![Windows at 'Villa 16' open directly into the grove, blurring the line between inside and out. The house is designed to breathe with the forest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1ee359b-34bb-4ecf-ace1-0a60999382f4)
- [Video: A walkthrough of the Vimaakr commune in Alibaug, where three families chose to live in the lap of nature. The long, shaded corridors connect spaces while protecting from the elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d40e180d-833f-4bdf-9d4f-82b7e96e1e87)
- [Video: Quiet moments of light and texture. A detail from one of our Alibaug projects, where a simple pot sits against a textured wall, catching the light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5258d18-10fa-40cd-a9ea-033882d22cd3)
- ![The family commune in Alibaug during construction. The steel posts mark out the generous verandahs that are the essence of the project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5286c5f-6ce3-4a5a-aaab-4bed1e3de981)
- ![An aerial view of the 'Villa in a Grove', showing its relationship to the surrounding forest and the nearby hills. The design is a sensitive insertion into the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed10b88d-f8d2-4ef7-8ce2-69e4caee5633)
- ![A view of the pool and stone-clad walls of a home in Alibaug. The design is about the essential elements: water, sun, plant life, and a simple, soulful home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/efd6cf03-621b-4c00-a1a8-c0a79cba4f49)
- ![The long, linear pool at Villa 15 reflects the sky and the simple, one-room-thick structures. The pool also acts as a passive cooling device for the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f03c7d67-97c7-4ade-8220-b7006f7e3b3f)
- [Video: A teaser for a film on our Alibaug Commune. The project is about a life of serenity and peace, with sustainable measures adopted to make it of its place and locale.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2525a2c-9042-45b4-950f-9ac94f3617a1)
- ![A quiet moment of contemplation at the 'House in a Grove'. The architecture provides simple, shaded spaces to sit and be with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f624ae49-1840-48ce-9f34-996a9dab22fa)
- [Video: The Brick Kiln House in Alibaug. The design is a simple, beautiful expression of brick, creating a country home that is sustainable and full of soul.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/faaf4272-6826-4cf0-bd9f-88042a97d45b)
- [Video: A film teaser for our Parikrama project, a home in a coconut grove. The design is a reinterpretation of verandah living, built with a through-and-through thickness of stone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc551766-5ead-4d8b-bbb2-7547ee0f3118)
- [Video: A film of our monastic stone project in a coconut grove in Nandgaon. The design is a crisp, resolute reinterpretation of verandah living, with no plaster, paint, or bricks. Just stone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e135cd9b-fb67-4be9-ab25-f3942dfa0b14)
- [Video: Our 'House of Cast in Liquid Stone', featured on Netflix. The design transforms the basalt of the bluff it stands on into the very body of the house, creating an accretion-like form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6612a2ec-b848-467a-a782-c7b24ebd99dc)

### [Urban Oases: City Residences](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/sustainable-climatic-design/urban-oases-city-residences)

- [Video: Our vertical home in Bombay, Sarvasva. A terracotta self-cleansing facade is sculpted with a jagged eye to take in vistas and suspend greens, creating a special entity on the avenue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b7e81a1-62cc-43e1-918c-e5be4ad8503d)
- [Video: A look at our Ikebana project, green housing on a mega-scale. The design intends to be a sympathetic neighbor, bringing green to the area with irrigated planters and shaded glass.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cfc4f84-a5d5-4621-bf00-eabafdb32f73)
- ![A rendering of a new vertical living project in Bombay. We intend to make a difference in our mother city, creating sustainable, climatic dwellings that bring green to the urban fabric.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43f87c41-01cc-4989-9477-5e528828d458)
- ![Another view of our vertical living concept for Bombay. The design features a green exoskeleton to control the microclimate and provide shaded outdoor spaces for each residence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0b68a66-0e25-40a6-b334-9d2128523c26)
- ![A rendering of a tall house in Bombay. Our commissions in the city are an opportunity to challenge mediocre development and create architecture with soul.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3b91af7-e905-435a-986b-f9d040fdcfba)
- [Video: Our Sarvasva project, a terracotta home in Bombay, was awarded Winner for high-rise residence by Architecture Hunter. It is a testament to our belief in soulful, relevant stories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7e05b0f-190d-4078-8876-37dee3895062)
- ![A rendering of a vertical home in Bombay, a city where we are fortunate to have commissions to make a change in the right direction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2f5d930-04cf-4c6c-b445-c24231811f60)
- [Video: Our urban home project in Juhu, Mumbai, nearing completion. We have used six-meter-tall sliding glass walls, double-height spaces, and large planted terraces to heighten the sense of light and air.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d22d48a0-6086-4043-816a-696604eb6ae5)
- [Video: Our multi-generational home in Juhu, now handed over. Conceived as a stack of "living slabs," the eight-story building is anthracite black, holding greens wherever possible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dcc44503-40fb-4e64-9ea7-219941889f23)
- [Video: A teaser for a film on our project in Bombay. It is a quiet sanctuary, a sacred grove in stone, holding space for light, wind, and silence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e21f3f87-ec09-4cd0-9a04-f0d7e5d378f7)
- [Video: A model of our Casa Nirvana project at Breachcandy. This super green development features an exoskeleton to control the microclimate, with 400 breeds of plants planned.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe8e6cef-4774-41c0-8344-2029627d8a0e)

### [Mastery in Masonry: A Symphony of Stone & Brick](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/sustainable-climatic-design/mastery-in-masonry-a-symphony-of-stone-brick)

- ![Our Tiruppur house, a symphony in stone. This upward-looking shot captures the corner detail of the granite facade, a collection of gardens that will be framed as a home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c90410d-0314-4144-9660-bd2aea899355)
- [Video: The Gomati country home, built entirely in Kotah stone. The structure is accessed via a rising green mound, which is actually the rubble collected from demolishing old structures on the site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10c959c8-cca4-49d3-87f7-c75676548d1b)
- ![A close-up of the granite jaali for our Tiruppur house. The stone is hand-finished, creating a textured, porous screen that plays with light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/117535a5-42b3-4180-a14a-85949884afe7)
- [Video: Our Black Bastian house, a construct of two solid granite bastions connected by a suspended bridge. The noble materials, including dark granite and Indian marble, make for timeless elegance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/133deaf8-58a0-4659-b039-fff5d16a9947)
- ![A preview of our Dubai Hills villa, 'Wahatan' (Oasis). The sand-toned brick walls and green courtyard create a cool, private sanctuary in the desert climate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/228f7731-7dc3-4c6d-a1fd-aa4f5ca6caba)
- ![The courtyard of our Dubai Hills villa. The design sucks the green of the golfing fairway into the home, blurring the line between the garden and the interior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28731ed8-3049-40f8-9e41-033b26dc2cb1)
- ![Another detail of the granite facade of our Tiruppur house. The precise joinery and rough-hewn texture create a building that is both modern and ancient.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33e1f672-1262-46ad-b8e3-82ccd5a8fbf6)
- ![The 'Wahatan' villa in Dubai, where green roofs and planted terraces spill over the brick walls, creating a lush oasis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a02aded-0f89-433b-a0b1-560ee49f6e24)
- ![The interior of our 'Ishtika' project, showing the triple-height volume and the play of light through the perforated roof.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bdc8797-7335-4fc7-b78e-1ebfe2d22b6c)
- [Video: Our first project in Dubai, 'Ishtika' (brick in Sanskrit). The design uses sand-toned brick and a central courtyard to create a home that is both grand and intimate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51c81464-26ca-4dc5-881b-034f8cd279f2)
- ![A detail of the 'Ishtika' brick jaali wall. The perforated screen allows the building to breathe while creating beautiful patterns of light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58d9124d-7593-428c-9e45-722dd7613fff)
- ![The central tree in the courtyard of our Dubai Hills villa. The entire home is organized around this green heart, blurring the lines between inside and out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b6d0f03-0db8-4691-8e63-6dc46d3290fd)
- ![Our 'Ishtika' project nearing handover. The simple brick jaali wraps around a series of rooms and courtyards, like a little Jaisalmeri haveli, creating a precious quality of light within.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bba917d-dc6d-4f31-8e68-7783250254cf)
- [Video: The 'House of Secret Gardens', built entirely in Dhrangadhra stone, a material local to Gujarat. The design is an inquiry into one-room-thick plans that straddle courts along the periphery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7732fc4e-24d4-403f-8a62-46a4393e4d13)
- ![A detail of the granite jaali at our Tiruppur house. The screen is a modern interpretation of a traditional element, providing ventilation and privacy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a3fb8c5-c0ee-430a-bed0-52e552327051)
- ![The 'Ishtika' house, showing the relationship between the solid brick-screened volume and the open, glazed living spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7dd998e8-2665-479f-bb9b-badd7c6b9cf1)
- [Video: A video showcasing 'Ishtika', our Dubai Hills villa. The home is a multi-generational residence built from sand bricks and corten steel, with a bridge traversing the central courtyard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc3b78df-74d1-490e-a54a-32139ffdb4b3)
- ![The central staircase of the 'Ishtika' project, a complex and beautiful circulation space that connects the different levels of the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bca43825-e1f9-4bde-87ba-bcbea4bdea00)
- ![The 'Tiruppur house' jaali wall in its entirety. It is a symphony in stone, a porous skin that allows the building to breathe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ceec1206-5d1a-43c7-9a58-1cf62c818c84)
- [Video: Our Gomti project near Lonavala, built in Kotah stone. The design preserves all existing trees and uses rubble from the site to create a landscaped mound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e087a847-2b1e-4f4f-882a-85b197e76651)
- ![A walkway through the courtyard of the Dubai Hills villa. The design creates a journey through a series of indoor and outdoor spaces, all connected by the central green oasis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e440851e-ca34-40d8-8378-e90b021bd068)
- ![A close-up detail of the 'Ishtika' brick facade, showing the texture and pattern of the sand-toned bricks against a clear blue sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5f4b5af-b7be-4f8d-bd1e-fcf169dfe6b5)
- ![The courtyard of the Dubai Hills villa, showing the water body and the connection to the interior spaces through large glass walls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e92ae4ca-e9ba-43ec-97b6-ad3524664dcd)
- [Video: Our Copper House in Ahmedabad. Built on, above, and within an 18-foot mound, the home straddles many connections with nature to suit a multi-generational family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea064fed-10a0-4ce9-959f-7d5725dfdc43)
- ![A black and white detail of the granite jaali at the Tiruppur house. The image emphasizes the texture, pattern, and the play of light and void.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8bda298-c8dc-46fd-b6a6-80d7c9c63c5a)

### [Spaces for Learning & Community](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/sustainable-climatic-design/spaces-for-learning-community)

- ![Our 'Sanskriti Vihara' project in Bombay, currently in construction. It is an ancient-modern idea, a reinterpretation of our way of life, where one can walk the facade of their school.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03da908f-2c5c-443f-a8b2-506a59fe97db)
- ![Another rendering of 'Sanskriti Vihara'. The unique, walkable facade is a metaphor for finding one's own path from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/067adc57-ecc1-4764-b173-a8f3da99a057)
- [Video: Our Science Lab for girls in Mandvi, Kutch. Shoe-horned into a tight site, we used a steel frame and breathing walls made of terracotta cones, hand-made by local kumbhars.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ab29141-ca57-499d-9d31-6936db75ff4e)
- ![A rendering of 'Sanskriti Vihara' showing the stepped facade and pool. The design is a return to our glorious past, reinterpreted for modern learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/764f2496-374d-4b6e-bea3-dd9c656f556d)
- ![The 'Sanskriti Vihara' in Bombay. The design is an ancient-modern idea, a way to reinterpret our way of life and find your own path to enlightenment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96340aa9-b4f8-4bb9-8727-631285fb0189)
- [Video: The new state-of-the-art JNIS Campus in Juhu, Mumbai. Our vision is to create a world-class, contemporary Indian institution that fosters a worldview of sustainability and appreciation for nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/972775f1-e89a-4292-afbc-03ee80bb0c6d)
- ![A rendering of the 'Sanskriti Vihara' school, showing the complex, layered facade that encourages movement and interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd7c7f18-4d6a-4f4c-bc68-76eff896bf85)

### [Works in Progress & Visionary Concepts](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/sustainable-climatic-design/works-in-progress-visionary-concepts)

- ![A rendering for a new multi-generational family retreat. The design uses courtyards and verandahs to create distinct atmospheres of togetherness and isolation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ef93188-713f-4789-ac8f-05e6f2e2ead1)
- [Video: 'Kasaya', our little gem that cradles a single champa tree. This project features an outdoor barsati room with a triple-height swing, opening up the plot from end to end.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d690f99-dc8c-4405-86db-469e15448a37)
- [Video: 'Khwabgah', our project in Delhi, currently in construction. The design features a perforated marble screen, or jaali, and a tranquil pool, creating a modern palace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ee1a176-36dc-42d8-8648-354374e47338)
- ![A rendering of 'Koba House', a country home by the Sabarmati. The design is about big white spaces framing expansive views, a house where light will be the showstopper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24475cce-6c77-4a1b-9009-a690b628cf10)
- ![A sectional model of our Tiruppur house. Our studio produces models of all scales to study light, proportion, and spatial quality. The real thing is so much more fun than virtual.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/300a3212-1a17-43ed-9339-7defa50ad84d)
- ![A before-and-after comparison of our 'Khwabgah' project in Delhi. This multi-generational home is laid out around two main courtyards, 'Khas' (intimate) and 'Aam' (public).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ac85342-3296-4f8f-8632-9df92df0561b)
- ![An architectural model of a site-specific insertion. The project must deliver a well-laid-out home without disrupting the site's naturalness. It must be iconic yet sensitive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e5f9d76-0bf6-4d26-91da-cec865642f56)
- ![A rendering of a new family retreat, designed for relaxation and natural living. We are fortunate to be bestowed such beautiful sites to build these episodic dreams.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/477cbe8e-42ea-484f-b172-a1e0b553f4e9)
- ![A before-and-after view of the courtyard at 'Khwabgah' in Delhi. The design celebrates the outdoors with green rooftops and natural, noble materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56f9c130-8f5a-4fb2-a2fd-2911baa36479)
- ![A rendering of the 'Koba House' pool, overlooking the Sabarmati river. The design frames the sunset, making the changing light a central feature of the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/613b9eb9-06c1-4c5c-a1a7-749b68ed6211)
- ![A model of our Tirrupur house. We use these physical models to study sun paths and the proportions of courtyards, making small, crucial tweaks to the design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/650c993b-72d0-4f6b-b774-a970aa516233)
- ![A before-and-after of the entrance at 'Khwabgah'. The design transforms a raw construction site into a dramatic, plant-filled arrival court.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72d4cd71-4d23-48f4-b2a1-4424412d0f64)
- ![A sectional model of the Tirrupur house, showing the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. These models are essential tools for our craft.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ec10dcc-d67c-4de3-8d62-6cb60f2fc64e)
- ![A model of the Tirrupur house, showing the main structure and a separate pavilion. The physical model helps us understand the scale and relationship between different elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a13a3380-e632-46e0-9f85-dbdcca25beb0)
- ![A model of the entrance to our Tirrupur house. The studio's focus on handmade models allows us to explore craft, material, and the quality of light in a tactile way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af959008-e2d2-47cd-bdb8-981ee7473f99)
- [Video: A new project in Ahmedabad, an inquiry into an 'Aangan' (courtyard) home. The hard exterior, like a geode, gives way to a cool, open, and perfectly lit core.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b624509d-e917-48f4-921e-80200d13361b)
- ![A model showing a site-specific insertion. The goal is to produce wonder by intertwining art and soul, creating a project that is powerful yet sympathetic to its site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcd6a9bd-8602-4fea-b203-703b15ed433a)
- ![A rendering of a covered walkway for a new family retreat. The design uses the space between buildings to create atmospheres of peace and connection to the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1be69cb-9391-48fa-91f1-34fa4d5f1e1b)
- ![An interior rendering of 'Koba House'. The design features an olive tree in a central water court, bringing nature, light, and water into the heart of the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5a92ccf-6922-4183-b567-72dcd6a40154)
- [Video: A video rendering of our Delhi House, 'Khwabgah'. This special home pays homage to Fatehpur Sikri, using the same red Agra sandstone and white marble to create a sense of timeless luxury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6599fa0-297c-47b1-872d-1e2f4dfcba02)
- ![A rendering of an outdoor living space in a new family retreat. The architecture is about shaping the experience of the world around us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e861207a-9818-47d7-937e-106bc62b5047)
- ![A before-and-after view of the central courtyard at 'Khwabgah', showing how a preserved tree becomes the heart of the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eac07cb8-729e-47f7-9c26-497bd593c4fd)
- [Video: A conversation on our methodology and process, featuring our Brick Kiln house and other projects. We believe in a 'listeners approach' to design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6538e0bf-f60f-4d95-b13e-1aad33df1492)

### [Our Ethos: Philosophy in Practice](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/sustainable-climatic-design/our-ethos-philosophy-in-practice)

- [Video: A collection of watercolor sketches of our projects. These illustrations capture the atmosphere and feeling we strive for in our work, blending architecture with the verdant Indian landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/371e88d3-7ddc-4e2e-b0b7-8a72ab609e1a)
- [Video: A video showing our "There is no Planet B" pavilion at the ADFF+STIR festival. Built from jute and bamboo, it is an ancient space expressed in temporary materials, an ode to our planet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4615fbfd-b638-4c54-a0d6-0f11cf77c49b)
- [Video: A video of our Dubai Hills villa at night. We feel a sinking, bittersweet feeling when handing over a project, as a chapter of our lives comes to an end.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/479eeed9-7f9d-4ac7-b70d-8336ed261124)
- [Video: Rain in the tropics. A short film capturing the mood and atmosphere of a monsoon shower on a pool. It is a lyric of a poet, a moment to breathe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61fc9293-6d2e-481a-ae36-d58588161ed9)
- ![A rendering of a pool for a new family retreat. The design creates a paradise of green, water, and stone for relaxation and natural living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97363c3a-fcfd-432e-b8be-55d87473ce2d)
- [Video: The making of our "There is no Planet B" installation. We see art in the putting up and pulling down of temporary pandals on our streets, a reflection of Mumbai's undying spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a22eeb6-6afe-4718-be54-a18dbb8f7d7c)
- ![The simple, clean roofline of Villa 15 in Alibaug. Our experiments with country homes focus on low-maintenance Indian materials and fine craft to create backdrops for a beautiful life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6c9ed7a-b8fe-4379-9dd9-8716edb86296)
- [Video: Project after project, we keep it human. A peculiar quality of "simple." Like a reggae song, our team is our band, and this is our journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a83e8d13-7b97-4fbb-8021-f65b3a777e44)
- [Video: A rendering of our pavilion for the ADFF festival in Mumbai. The design connects an ancient Chaitya space with a Bodhi tree, using the humble materials of bamboo and jute.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3ca1fc5-4431-491f-b24e-de6112fd1d49)

## Meet your expert

[Spasm Design](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects)

### My story

Walking into our studio, it’s like a band tuning up for the day, not just work. We’ve been doing this for years, still learning, still loving analog – real models, hands-on, no hiding behind screens. Every project handover gives us that bittersweet ache, but new stories keep us moving. Bombay’s chaos is our muse, and honestly, art and poetry – that’s the soul. Building a new India, one bit at a time.

### My work

- **Designing sustainable spaces**: We create architecture, masterplans, hospitality, housing, and institutional projects with a focus on sustainability.
- **Custom-made objects and furniture**: We craft furniture, lamps, and objects – where architecture meets touch and pattern.
- **Soulful, atmospheric design**: We don’t chase style. We build spaces that feel quiet, relevant, and full of soul.
- **Material honesty**: We use basalt, granite, rammed earth, salvaged teak – true materials, no shortcuts, for timeless quality.
- **Simple, responsive approach**: We listen to the site. High roofs, courtyards, verandahs, keeping things simple and direct, especially for coastal climates.

## More services from Spasm Design

- [Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/architectural-design) · ₹150-700 per sq.ft. (estimate)
- [Integrated Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects/integrated-interior-design) · ₹1,200-4,000 per sq.ft (estimate)

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