--- title: "Material Craft in Progress: Hands-on Architectural Prototyping" description: "See how we prototype brick patterns, terrazzo floors, and wood joinery on-site. Studio HKAD turns architectural ideas into physical reality through direct material experimentation in Delhi NCR." canonical: https://mytribe.in/studio.hka/interior-design/material-craft-in-progress last_updated: 2025-12-29 --- # Material Craft in Progress Tribe Verified · Architecture crafted through site-based material experiments. By [Studio HKAD](https://mytribe.in/studio.hka) · Takes projects across Delhi NCR, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand; Visit studio in Noida · ₹400 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/studio.hka/interior-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/studio.hka/interior-design/gallery) For us, the construction site is a laboratory. We believe the best design decisions happen when you actually touch the materials. Here is a look at how we prototype patterns and textures on-site before they become a permanent part of your home or office. ## Photos and videos - ![We treat material installation as an art form. Here, we are exploring a pixelated pattern with brickwork on-site to create a unique and dynamic feature wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87ba53a7-b106-4857-b898-571972d1b182) - ![A view down a corridor during construction, showcasing the texture of the vertically laid brick walls. We often leave structural materials exposed to celebrate their raw, honest character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da63b875-2157-4d35-96e2-2e95c63bb666) - ![The corner detail of a curved brick wall in progress. This shows our exploration of how a simple material like brick can be used to create complex, flowing architectural forms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5104232-d2fc-4e45-b711-3a1017d8d2fc) - ![Our drawing board showing different brick pattern trials for an office tower facade. We deliberate extensively on these details, as they define the building's character and texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24196cd3-86c7-4aa0-b8c2-b2fd1ab6e48c) - ![On-site selection of brick samples. We carefully consider the exact color and texture, laying them out to see how they interact with the light and surrounding environment before making a final choice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8815663-7f38-4112-9d13-5ce51209f45d) - ![A curved wall partition featuring woven rattan panels is taking shape. This work-in-progress shot highlights our use of natural, sustainable materials to add warmth and texture to an interior space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2233fd3e-4ff5-4e87-bc24-310a1c47ce24) - ![An artisan at work on a project site featuring wood and rattan panels. We collaborate closely with skilled craftspeople to ensure our designs are executed with precision and care.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1d83296-eb22-4c84-ac01-0165a6ac020d) - ![The interior of a project during the wood paneling installation. The natural grain and warmth of the wood begin to define the space, creating an inviting and human-centric atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7012288-398f-4c19-a54f-7ae7540c9825) - ![A micro-office under construction, with curved wooden forms beginning to shape the space. This image captures the messy, yet exciting, phase where architectural ideas start to become physical reality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d7d0028-5006-4820-899c-7d4397ce10e1) - ![Another view of the micro-office in progress, showing the sweeping curves of the wooden partitions and ceiling details. These elements are designed to create a dynamic and organic feel within a small footprint.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c8b45fd-6c45-49a3-9059-e4e3e32c00ce) - ![Testing the layout for a custom terrazzo floor. These small cement "biscuits" are laid out by hand on-site to finalize the pattern, spacing, and overall feel before they are permanently set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85d4418d-e1e7-466d-94a1-2b7113504b4e) - ![The tactile process of arranging individual tiles for a terrazzo floor design. We believe in feeling the materials and patterns with our own hands to ensure the result is perfect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f518d65c-82e7-4143-a30b-44a87f91a1d9) - ![Our team reviewing a full-scale mockup of a custom "biscuit" terrazzo floor pattern. This step is essential to our process, allowing us to approve the design in its real-world context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c048155-f309-418f-8813-67c1377122ab) - ![The finished custom terrazzo floor, with its clean, geometric pattern, brings a timeless and handcrafted quality to the space. The single yellow piece is a small, intentional imperfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a4e8aad-1f17-4f49-91b1-11dd842065d6) - ![Our design process can be unconventional. Here, we are using the back of our business cards to quickly prototype and visualize a flooring pattern on a tabletop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38fcacd6-2f4b-4e33-a6cc-aca48a38dfbd) - ![A close-up of our business cards being used as modular units to design a flooring layout. Good ideas can come from anywhere, and we are always ready to improvise.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a74573c-3692-4397-aaa3-6192157c0f6c) - ![A work in progress where we are creating a unique wall art installation from broken marble slabs. We find beauty in imperfection and enjoy giving discarded materials a new, artistic life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/949ff407-5d19-43ab-88c0-4793d38a5418) ## About Material Craft in Progress You won't see pristine, staged photos here. This is the messy, vital part of our process where we lay out real brick samples and terrazzo biscuits on the floor to judge how they react to actual light. It is a necessary friction, often taking hours of trial and error, to ensure the geometry works not just on paper, but under your feet. Architecture is rarely as clean as a 3D render suggests. The reality involves a significant amount of dust, patience, and direct dialogue with the people building your space. Whether we are testing the pixelated arrangement of bricks for a facade or finalizing the spacing of terrazzo tiles with Bharat Floorings, we treat the construction site as an extension of our design studio. ### Why We Prototype When we deal with raw materials like brick, wood, or concrete, their character changes based on the surrounding light and the shadow patterns of the day. A drawing cannot capture the tactility of a rattan panel or the way a specific brick red looks against the afternoon sun. By creating full-scale mockups, we identify potential issues early and allow the material to guide the final execution. ### Our Process - **Material Dialogue:** We spend time with artisans to understand what is possible. If a curved wall partition using rattan panels is planned, we test the flexibility and structural integrity on-site before committing. - **Geometry & Pattern:** Whether it is a brick facade or a complex flooring layout, we often use unconventional methods, like arranging business cards to visualize tile patterns, to test the visual impact before the final install. - **Iterative Refinement:** We are not afraid to change a detail if the site tells us it does not work. This is why we are present from the first sketch to the final nail. It ensures that the result is not just built, but crafted with intention. ## About Studio HKAD We are Studio HKAD, and we view architecture as a journey that extends far beyond a digital render. We prefer getting our hands dirty on-site, testing light and texture until the space feels exactly right. 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