Behind the Scenes & Design Features
A glimpse into our design process, site visits, and the publications that have recognized our work.
A photo from the final wrap-up of the 'Spanish Country Home' project. I shot this in my first month of pregnancy and can't believe I'm in my last month now. So many more exciting projects to share soon!
A productive Saturday shopping for gorgeous marbles and granites for a four-floor project. Selecting the right natural stones is a crucial part of my design process.
Starting the week on a high! I was so delighted to be a part of the cover story for Building Material Reporter's "40 Inspiring Architects & Designers."
Absolutely thrilled and grateful to be featured in Building Material Reporter's list of India's 40 inspiring architects and designers. Thank you for this wonderful feature!
The cover of the Building Material Reporter issue featuring "40 Inspiring Architects & Designers." It's an honor to be included among such talented peers.
Our swanky designs for the Meghana Foods corporate office were featured in Architect and Interiors India! This is a look at one of the meeting rooms.
More shots from our feature in Architect and Interiors India for the Meghana Foods office, showcasing the director's cabin and a lounge area.
About this collection
Design is rarely just about the final photograph. It is a process of frequent site visits, from scouting the right natural stone for a multi-floor residence to coordinating with craftspeople on bespoke furniture. We share these moments to provide transparency into how we balance structural integrity with aesthetic intent, ensuring every project, whether a corporate office or a family home, is crafted with precision.
Our work often bridges the gap between raw industrial aesthetics and warm, personalized interiors. This requires a rigorous commitment to material integrity and contextual design. When you see our work featured in publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, or The Architect's Diary, it is a testament to the collaborative effort involved in every square foot.
Our Design Methodology
For projects like the Meghana Foods corporate office, our focus was on merging sophisticated executive zones with an open, welcoming atmosphere. By utilizing concrete-finish surfaces, bespoke wood paneling, and strategic lighting, we created a space that balances opulence with professional functionality. This project, completed in collaboration with Atelier 108, showcases how we approach commercial interiors to enhance productivity while maintaining a distinct visual identity.
From Site to Space
Beyond the final reveal, the reality of our practice involves:
- Material Curation: Regularly visiting quarries to personally select marbles and granites that match the specific color palette of a project.
- Collaborative Design: Partnering with other architects and consultants to ensure MEP, HVAC, and data networking are integrated seamlessly into the aesthetic layout.
- Adaptive Reuse: Renovating older properties, such as our 'Rooted Japandi Home' project, where we blend traditional elements with modern structural changes to improve light and air circulation.
Whether we are designing a boutique cafe or an ancestral home, our goal remains the same: to create spaces that are enduring, functional, and deeply personal. We invite you to explore these features to better understand the rigor and care we bring to every design challenge.
Studio Skapa
We are Studio Skapa Architects, a design practice led by Charita Kishore Rupa. We believe architecture is about more than just walls and roofs, focusing on creating spaces that foster well-being through thoughtful, context-driven design.
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