Our Featured Architectural and Interior Design Projects
We translate brand identities and personal narratives into physical spaces, from flagship retail stores and cafes to custom residential homes.
We designed the Entisi Chocolatier flagship store in Pune to be a minimal and clean canvas, allowing the vibrant products to take center stage. This view showcases the double-height space, custom lounge furniture, and sleek shelving, all working together to create an atmosphere of quiet luxury and guide the customer's journey.
For the Eka fashion boutique in a Mumbai heritage building, we embraced a narrative of nostalgia and comfort. This space balances raw concrete floors with the warmth of natural wood displays and custom almira-style wardrobes, creating an intimate, home-like feel that reflects the brand's timeless values.
To translate the young, energetic vibe of the coffee brand Beanly into their first physical cafe, we designed this dynamic, multi-level stepped seating. This feature makes clever use of a compact, triple-height space, creating an informal and approachable lounge area that encourages customers to linger.
Every project begins by immersing ourselves in our client's story. In this video, we explain how we translated the founders' personal histories and the brand's pop-culture roots into a vibrant, maximalist design for Mina Creamery, an ice cream parlor in Abu Dhabi.
Our design process is rooted in thoughtful curation and craftsmanship. This mood board for a retail space in Kala Ghoda shows how we juxtapose materials like live-edge wood and natural stone, and source unique elements like aged plants and antique textiles to build a rich, sensory brand experience.
We are a hands-on studio, deeply involved in the construction process. This video captures the sounds and sights of our studio extension build, from polishing marble to drilling and finishing, showcasing the craftsmanship and effort that goes into bringing our vision to life.
We are Sid and Nik, the co-founders of STaND Design. We approach every project as storytellers, collaborating closely with our clients to create spaces that are a true reflection of their identity. This is us in our recently completed project for the fashion brand Eka.
This is our studio extension, a space we built to practice what we preach. We used indigenous, locally sourced materials like this terracotta brick jali to create a facade that filters the harsh Mumbai sun while connecting the indoors with nature, embodying our design-with-purpose philosophy.
About Featured
Every project we take on starts with a deep-dive session to map your specific customer journey or daily workflow, rather than just choosing an aesthetic. We manage the entire lifecycle from initial 3D visualization and detailed GFC drawings to hands-on site supervision, ensuring that the tactile details—like the brass inlays, hand-finished lime plaster, or custom joinery you see here—are executed with total precision.
Our Design Philosophy
At STaND, we believe a space is only as good as the story it tells. Our approach to design is anchored in warm minimalism, where we prioritize natural light, tactile materials, and clean lines. We don't just design for looks; we design for longevity and function.
The Process: From Story to Site
We view our work as spatial branding. Whether we are designing a flagship chocolatier in Pune or a fashion boutique in Mumbai's Kala Ghoda, we use a collaborative framework:
- Narrative Discovery: We begin by understanding your brand values or personal history to drive the design direction.
- Technical Precision: Our team produces comprehensive Good-for-Construction (GFC) drawings, including lighting layouts, plumbing, and electrical plans to ensure a seamless build.
- Material Obsession: We source everything from locally produced stone and terracotta to reclaimed wood. We often create mock-ups or stencils during construction to verify accuracy before finalizing permanent finishes.
- Hands-on Execution: We are present on-site during critical milestones, from the first marking to the final handover, ensuring our custom furniture and joinery meet our standards.
Specialized Services
- Retail & Hospitality: We specialize in QSR and cafe interiors, creating flow-optimized layouts that encourage customers to linger while reflecting your brand’s energetic identity.
- Residential Architecture: We design homes that accommodate your specific lifestyle, integrating pet spaces, custom storage, and adaptable layouts.
- Spatial Branding: We bridge the gap between digital brand presence and physical retail, using custom signage, lighting, and materiality to ensure your store feels unmistakably like yours.
STaND
We are Sid and Nik. We started STaND to turn client stories into functional, tactile spaces, whether that is a vibrant cafe or a quiet home. We are hands-on, a little obsessed with materials, and we believe the best designs come from a messy, honest process.
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