Our Architectural Insights and Industry Recognition
We contribute to the wider dialogue on urbanism through research, panel discussions, and collaborative academic engagement.
Our partner, Sanjay Bhardwaj, participating in a panel discussion at the Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD). The topic was "Is reductive design the future?", exploring how simplicity and restraint are shaping contemporary design.
A clip from the panel discussion at IIAD, where our partner Sanjay Bhardwaj discusses the need to move beyond outdated building techniques and analyze what our cities truly need today.
A wider view of the panel discussion on reductive design. We believe engaging with students and fellow professionals is essential for pushing the boundaries of architectural thought.
A poster for the "Unfold" Grad Show at IIAD, where our partner was invited to speak. We are passionate about mentoring the next generation of architects and designers.
The entrance to the Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD), host of the panel discussion. We actively participate in academic and industry events to contribute to the architectural community.
As featured in The Better India, our partner Vijay Dahiya discusses the evolving perspective on building materials and the importance of focusing on sustainable alternatives to concrete.
Our partner Vijay Dahiya's take on balancing sustainability and affordability, as featured in Realty+. We believe that sustainable housing should be affordable, and affordable housing must be sustainable.
In a feature with India Today, our partner Sanjay Bhardwaj shares practical tips on how green landscaping and passive design strategies can be used to naturally cool homes.
Our partner Sanjay Bhardwaj was interviewed by The C C Design on heat-resilient design. He discussed how integrating traditional wisdom with modern technology can create more sustainable and comfortable urban habitats.
On World Architecture Day, The Times of India featured insights from our partner Sanjay Bhardwaj on transforming cities with green living and the shift towards a non-anthropocentric understanding of nature.
About Our Voice in the Industry
We believe architecture is a public conversation, not just a private practice. By participating in academic panels and sharing our design strategies in public forums, we aim to challenge the inertia of current building techniques and advocate for urban spaces that prioritize climate-resilience and human experience over standard developer templates.
Our studio is not just about the final structure; it is about the inquiry that precedes it. We view industry events and media features as vital opportunities to test our theories against the realities of the field.
Why We Engage
Architectural discourse often happens in silos. Whether we are discussing the merits of 'reductive design' at the Indian Institute of Art & Design or explaining passive cooling strategies to major publications, our goal is to share actionable knowledge. We want to show that sustainable architecture is not a luxury, but a necessity that can be integrated into affordable housing and mixed-use urban hubs.
Core Topics of Discussion
- Heat-Resilient Urbanism: We advocate for moving beyond high-tech fixes. Our approach focuses on integrating traditional passive design wisdom with modern data, such as solar path analysis and wind corridor management, to mitigate urban heat islands.
- Sustainability in Practice: Through features in platforms like The Better India and Realty+, we stress that sustainable housing should be inherently affordable. We demonstrate how material choice—moving away from a reliance on concrete—impacts both the environment and long-term costs.
- Contextual Planning: We argue against 'grid-only' planning. Our discussions often center on how breaking urban layouts with staggered plots and green pockets creates more vibrant, walkable, and socially connected neighborhoods.
By engaging with students, fellow architects, and industry leaders, we keep our studio culture sharp, ensuring our projects remain grounded in the latest research and social needs.
Team3
We are a collaborative studio, a mix of tech enthusiasts and sketch-happy designers working from Lado Sarai. Our team thrives on healthy debate and rigorous research to create buildings that truly fit their context, ensuring our ideas directly improve the way people live and interact.
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