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bySAV Architecture and DesignTakes projects across India; Studios in Goa and LondonStarts from₹1,80,000 per acreView full gallery

We approach every masterplan as a narrative, ensuring architecture flows with the land rather than against it. Explore our featured designs that weave communities, topography, and sustainable living into one cohesive fabric.

This rendering of our Dona Paula masterplan captures our approach to dynamic, site-responsive architecture. The twisting, cantilevered roofscapes are designed to follow the mountain's natural slope towards the sea, creating unique villas that feel both dramatic and integrated with the tropical landscape.

We believe in creating communities, not just housing. This view of a communal courtyard in our Kolgaon masterplan shows how we design intimate social pockets, using lush landscaping and human-scale architecture to foster a strong sense of neighborhood and connection.

Our design process is rooted in a strong conceptual framework. This axonometric diagram illustrates our "patchwork" philosophy for the Kolgaon masterplan, showing how we weave together private homes, shared courtyards, and green spaces into a cohesive, three-dimensional community fabric.

For our "Pavilions in the Fields" project, the architecture is designed to be a quiet observer of the vast landscape. These three homes are placed as minimalist pavilions, using a language of solid stone and transparent screens to create a dialogue between the structure and the unending paddy fields.

The clubhouse at Kolgaon is the social heart of the masterplan. Its design is a microcosm of the entire project, with different functions like co-working spaces, restaurants, and sports facilities stacked and interwoven, blurring the lines between indoor activities and the surrounding landscape.

We design spaces that encourage connection. In "The Nest," the shared kitchen for the compact apartments opens directly onto a stepped courtyard, creating an informal social hub where residents can interact while enjoying the indoor-outdoor Goan lifestyle.

Inspired by the sloping terrain of Moira, Goa, these homes feature inclined reveals and deep overhangs. This design choice is not just aesthetic; it provides essential shading from the tropical sun and ensures privacy for each residence, while integrated planters merge the building with the landscape.

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Our masterplanning process begins by analyzing your site's specific contours. Whether it is a steep hillside or a flat parcel, we focus on cut-and-fill optimization to minimize civil construction costs while maximizing view corridors. We deliver detailed 3D site models and master documents that define how your infrastructure, housing typology, and shared green spaces will sit on the land, ensuring that every square foot is viable and beautiful.

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SAV Architecture and Design

Takes projects across India; Studios in Goa and LondonStarts from ₹1,80,000 per acre

We are a London and Goa-based studio focused on blending computational precision with traditional craftsmanship. We do not just build structures; we weave stories into the landscape, ensuring every masterplan feels unique to its site and its future community.

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A vision of a human-centric streetscape within a villa community. We prioritize pedestrian-friendly public realms, transforming streets from simple corridors into vibrant social spaces where children can play and neighbors can connect.

Featured Architectural and Master Planning Projects

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Urban & Landscape Design StudioStudio in Whitefield; Urban design projects across India & UAE
An architectural rendering of the Prateek Edifice in Noida, illustrating our approach to high-density residential design. We focus on creating a central green oasis with extensive recreational amenities, including pools and social seating areas, to foster a strong sense of community and elevate urban lifestyles.8
The revitalized Bandra Fort amphitheater, a key public space we designed to honor history while creating a vibrant cultural venue. This project demonstrates our expertise in heritage site renewal, transforming underutilized areas into thriving community assets for public enjoyment and cultural events.
The comprehensive landscape master plan for Runwal Forest, a 15-acre residential community in Mumbai. This plan showcases our strategic approach to integrating high-density living with nature, featuring dense plantations, nature trails, and community amenities to create an urban forest feel.
An expansive view of the Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Rajasthan, a testament to our capability in designing large-scale institutional campuses. Our design creates a formal yet inspiring academic environment, integrating buildings with grand plazas, green corridors, and public gathering spaces.

Featured Master Planning and Landscape Architecture

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Green Space AllianceTakes projects across India & Edmonton; Offices in Pune & Canada
This is our vision for Kohinoor Uptown in Kalyan. We design townships not just as collections of buildings, but as vibrant, self-contained ecosystems with integrated green spaces, community hubs, and thoughtful lighting that bring the master plan to life after dark.9
For our Orchid Valley project in Gangtok, we worked with the mountain, not against it. The stepped layout, inspired by the natural contours of the land, ensures every home gets an unobstructed view of the ranges, creating a residential community that feels like a part of the landscape.
This is our design for the Tropicano project in Guwahati. We used a dynamic, curved facade to create a landmark building that seamlessly blends high-end residential living with commercial spaces, redefining urban elegance in the city.

Featured Architectural Projects and Master Planning

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A Cube ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit office in Navi Mumbai
This aerial view of our PIXELSCAPES project at night reveals the master plan in its entirety. We use landscape lighting not just for visibility, but to sculpt the environment, creating a vibrant, secure, and welcoming community hub that feels alive long after sunset.8
Our "Tranquil Mango Haven" project embodies our approach to private estates. The architecture and landscape are designed as one, with the home opening directly onto manicured lawns and natural greenery, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.
At the "Tropical Manor," nightfall transforms the space. Strategic lighting highlights the dramatic arched wall, turning a simple walkway into a captivating experience. This demonstrates our belief that a well-designed space should be enchanting at any hour.
We believe community spaces should inspire joy. This aerial shot showcases the vibrant, custom-designed playground at PIXELSCAPES, where colorful, safe flooring and imaginative equipment create a hub of activity and fun for the community's youngest residents.

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Biophilia Design StudioBased in Ahmedabad, takes projects across India
This is what I strive for: architecture that creates a backdrop for life. Here at this residential development, ample green space encourages community interaction and play, demonstrating my belief that good design fosters connection and well being.8
An aerial perspective of the Sona Vistaas residential cluster in Bengaluru, where buildings are organized around a central, verdant courtyard. This layout is a core principle of my township planning, designed to enhance microclimates and create a shared sense of place.
I design homes where the boundary between inside and outside is fluid and inviting. This living space at the Lake Forest Hill development uses large windows to fill the interior with natural light and connect residents to the surrounding landscape.
In the Sona Vistaas Clubhouse, this sculptural staircase in terracotta red is not just for circulation. It is a central design element that introduces movement and visual drama, turning a functional component into a piece of art.

Featured Architectural Projects and Design Principles

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IMK ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit offices in Mumbai & Bengaluru
This aerial view of AIPL Dream City NXT in Amritsar captures our core belief: large-scale housing should not be monotonous. We intentionally break the rigid grid with staggered plots and varied housing layouts to create a visually dynamic and human-scaled community.8
This ground-level view of our Utopia project in Chennai shows how we design for community. The low-rise blocks are oriented around a shared green courtyard with play areas, creating an intimate, neighborhood feel where daily life unfolds.

Featured Master Planning & Urban Design Projects

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Team3Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Lado Sarai, New Delhi

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