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Architectural Design Process and Concepts

byStudio BhoomiTakes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Design Studio in Narayana NagarStarts from₹650 Per Sq. Ft.View full gallery

How do we make buildings breathe? It starts long before the first brick is laid. From nursery walks to physical model making, this is how we shape your home.

A key part of my process is hand-selecting the plants that will bring a project to life. This short video shows a trip to the nursery, finding the perfect ferns and flowers that will eventually grow in and around the homes I design.

I believe in nurturing new talent. This is a compact and functional bathroom concept from one of our interns, designed to fit a steam bath, storage, and greenery into a very small 40 sq.ft. space.

This moody and luxurious bathroom is another intern's design. It combines a dark palette of green tiles and black ceramics with brushed bronze fittings and patterned tiles to create a vintage yet modern feel in a 70 sq.ft. space.

Model mojo! Before anything is built, I often create detailed physical models to test ideas. This is a scale model of a window detail, allowing me to study its proportions and mechanics in three dimensions.

Exploring new ways of living is part of my architectural practice. This is a render from a competition entry for a micro-housing concept, envisioning a community of compact, sustainable homes with integrated green terraces.

About Behind the Design: Process & Concepts

We do not just jump into CAD drawings. Before any construction, we craft physical scale models to test how light will hit a surface or how a window will actually function. It is how we ensure that every square foot serves a purpose, whether we are maximizing a 40 sq. ft. bathroom or mapping out a sustainable community housing project.

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Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Design Studio in Narayana NagarStarts from ₹650 Per Sq. Ft.

I’m Chaitra, and I lead a team that prefers sketching ideas under trees to staring at screens. We don't believe in standard blueprints. Instead, we prototype, build models, and visit nurseries to ensure that nature isn't just an afterthought, but the foundation of your home.

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Collaboration is key. Here, my team and I are working on a physical model for the "Kaivalyam" yoga resort, figuring out the details of a complex truss system while referencing the digital model on screen.
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A duplicate of the sectional diagram, emphasizing its importance in our design communication and process.

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A physical model of our Kanakapura Farmhouse project. Models like this are crucial for understanding the relationship between spaces, such as how the A-line roof with its skylight will illuminate the interior and how the pool integrates with the living areas.10
This architectural section of the Sai Residence illustrates how we plan for natural light. The drawing shows how skylights and a central courtyard are positioned to bring sunlight deep into the home, illuminating multiple levels.
A 3D floor plan of the Sai Residence. This visualization helps clients understand the flow of the ground floor, from the living room and pooja area to the open kitchen and landscaped courtyard with its swing.
A rendered section showing how we use double-height spaces and skylights to create visual connectivity and bring in daylight. This drawing illustrates the connection between the living area, upper floors, and outdoor terrace.

Our Architectural Design Process: From Concept to Reality

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The process often starts with a simple hand sketch to map out the basic layout and flow of spaces. This initial drawing for the 'Maya' house helped establish the core relationship between the living areas, the master suite, and the garden.10
An axonometric drawing of the first-floor plan for the 'Triode' apartments. This type of drawing allows us to see the layout in 3D, helping us to refine the spatial relationships between rooms and ensure a functional design.

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A quote from Sanjay Mohe on our design philosophy for IIM Bangalore. Our goal is to make a quiet but strong presence, integrating harmoniously with the existing architectural language rather than merely replicating it.38
Floor plans for the IIM-B hostel, showing the variation in levels and the addition of double-height breakout spaces. This strategy breaks the monotony of typical double-loaded corridors and fosters interaction.
Conceptual diagrams for the IIM married students' housing, illustrating the staggered, split-level arrangement. This was our solution to avoid a conventional stacked apartment block and create more dynamic, private units.
An early hand sketch exploring the interior of a split-level unit. Sketching is a critical part of our process for thinking through spatial relationships and human experience.

Our Architectural Design Process

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The Bhoomi Pooja ceremony marks the auspicious start of a new project. This traditional ritual honors the earth and seeks blessings for a smooth construction process, grounding my modern design work in cultural significance.9
Every project begins with an idea, translated into form through hand sketches and site plans. This is where I explore the initial concepts and lay the foundation for the architectural design.
A collection of natural materials extracted directly from a project site. This image represents my hands-on approach to sustainable architecture, using locally sourced earth, lime, and other organic elements in construction.
'Project 83' standing tall during construction, wrapped in traditional bamboo scaffolding. This photo captures the building taking shape, showcasing the bold blue balcony feature against the raw concrete and brick structure.

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The 'Kutumb' project in progress. You can see the texture and pattern of the brick facade as it's being meticulously applied by artisans. The bamboo scaffolding is a traditional and sustainable method in itself.38
A visualization overlayed on a construction photo of project 'FM-177'. This shows how the initial design intent, with its circular openings and brick walls, is translated into reality on site.
A circular archway being constructed with stabilized earth blocks at the 'FM-177' site. This feature frames the view and creates a beautiful play of light and shadow.

From Sketch to Structure: Our Construction Process

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