CALM Studio is a boutique architectural design practice based in Chennai, India working on various scale of developments.
The CALM philosophy embodies a holistic approach to design that incorporates not just architectural design, interior, landscape and master planning but also extends to lighting, graphics, and branding. The studio holds a distinctive speciality in luxury homes, hospitality and commercial developments.
The CALM purpose is to reach out and make an offering that is sincere, whole and revolves totally around a personal experience. The intent is built on a complete understanding of the purpose, person and place, to deliver not just a design solution, but a completely transformed experience accompanied by a revelation to a lifestyle that revolves around the user of the space.
It is an integrated solution envisioned for peace and tranquillity within the environment. This thinking is the core of CALM and it is what gives the holistic design approach its unique personality. CALM Studio is not all about building. The studio has been honoured in Architectural digest’s AD100 of the most influential designers in the country.
Meenakshi Srinivasan: Meenakshi has been associated with SCDA Architects Singapore for nearly a decade. She is also an acclaimed classical Indian dancer.
Dharamraj Subramaniam: Dharmaraj has spent nearly a decade with WOHA Designs, one of Asia’s leading design firms based out of Singapore.
Harshan Thomson: Harshan is passionate about architectural photography and has documented works of leading architects across Asia.
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May
May
BCA Architecture based in Calicut was started by Architect Babu Cherian in 1995. They are known for their creative design solutions that interact with the environment. Babu Cherian has got a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the T.K.M. College of Engineering, Quilon, Kerala. He began his journey with Architect Dinesh Rajeshrike & Associates, Mumbai as an Apprentice Architect.
He describes architecture as the perfect union of functionality and aesthetics, form and function and also that it is a physical manifestation of culture. He believes that we are in an experimental era where the architect is swamped with new materials and techniques and he looks towards the past to build for the future by drawing from traditional Kerala architecture and reinventing it to suit contemporary needs.
He creates architecture that speaks to its surroundings, bringing in nature and skyscape. He draws inspiration from the spectacular land scenario of Kerala and his work emanates a feeling of warmth & timelessness. Versatile and adaptive design solutions coupled with an identical creative excellence, makes their work prominent.
The firm caters to a diverse clientele across public, private and voluntary sectors and their work has featured in a number of interior magazines.
Jan
Founded in 1993 by Architects Gayathri Shetty & Namith Varma, GNA is an avant-garde Architecture firm in Bengaluru, designing projects across India.
In the last decade, GNA Architects have completed numerous Apartments, Corporate Offices, large Residences, Resorts, Interiors, Institutes & Industries.
The design philosophy has always been to work closely with the client on helping them realize their dream. They believe in working closely with the clients’ involvement at every stage to realize their design dream. GNA’s designs almost always have nature wrapping around the built spaces with no clear boundaries, where one flows into the other and interior spaces speak with nature and are drenched with light. Their aesthetic approach and design sensibilities are deep rooted in Indianess.
GNA thrives on helping the clients turn their ideas into reality and they look for a constant opportunity to be able to work closely with them to understand their needs which ultimately reflects in the final product, that makes both the designer and the client content. This design practice appeals to most, the young designers and the veterans, and thus today, Team GNA with more than 70 professionals has now grown to encompass artists, product designers, sculptors, lighting designers and graphic designers who in liaison work to enhance almost every project and make it out of the ordinary.
An effortless blend of Indian contemporary, hand in glove with seamless comfort, luxury & utility, each project is a true expression of oneself. Architects aim to make a difference in the way society lives and it is their constant effort to influence lifestyle through their design. Sustainability and landscape are integral parts of any design, and GNA follows this principle in every project. This has not only given GNA an edge over the competition, but they are also recipients of a host of the most prestigious national and international awards. Awarded the Honorable Mention in the ‘Global Architecture and Design Awards’ 2018, ‘International Award for Sustainable Architecture’ 2018 for Office Buildings, ‘Ace of Space Award for Best Hospitality Project’ their architecture, interior and landscape designs are truly a class apart.
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Jan
Carrying forward the legacy founded by his father with a philosophy that revolves around innovative, responsible and environment design as well as human needs.
Ar. Kaif & his sister Ar. Bahaar have taken over the reins of Faquih & Associates from their father nearly 22 years ago. The firm was founded by Ar. Farooq Faquih in 1968. The company has evolved from a young energetic firm into a mature and contemplative one.
F&A’s work is always based on a deep understanding of the built environment, design experience and human needs. The firm has created a unique niche for itself in the space of office and residential buildings, bungalows, hotels and factories. They are responsible for the creation of original and cutting edge design processes, methodologies and evolved systems that can accommodate all the agencies involved and are dynamic enough to adapt to new technologies and new materials.
Their list of distinguished clients include Unichem laboratories, JK Group of Industries, Shahrukh Khan, Bharat Diamond Bourse, Taj group of Hotels and Jewelex amongst many more. Their designs are energy and ergonomics conscious, efficiently organise spaces and always add and create value that goes beyond the visual aspect. Their clients vouch for their in-depth in planning, design, understanding the people they are building for and most important, how their design is relevant to their needs.
Faquih and Associates is part of the AD100 list that features the most influential architects and interior designers in the subcontinent.
We are proud to be associated with them by servicing their requirements and being a part of their esteemed projects.
Dec
Anagram Architects is an architectural design practise established by Vaibhav Dimri and Madhav Raman in New Delhi in 2001. The firm’s practice is diverse and encompasses public infrastructure planning, urban design, architecture, scenography, broadcast design, furniture design, and interior design.
They, at Anagram Architects, enthusiastically explore the opportunities to investigate spatial design and endeavor to provide innovative and fresh design solutions by delving into the rich experience in various fields. They also undertake collaborative design projects with other designers and artists so as to provide their clients with more holistic designs and to enrich and invigorate their own design experiences.
The young and dynamic firm has very rapidly garnered national and international acclaim for designs that span a wide array, from modest residences to large public infrastructure facilities. Through their work they attempt to enrich elemental modernity with intensive research into traditional as well as non-conventional practices, evolving culturally relevant, contextually responsive and resource-efficient design solutions.
Madhav Raman the Principal & Co-Founder at Anagram Architects his interests in cultural histories and urban economics adds depth to the practice. He brings insight and experience in transit, urban ecologies, multi-disciplinary strategies and new technologies to our projects. An avid cyclist and swimmer, Madhav regularly guides research, lectures and writes about design in professional journals as well as mainstream publications.
Vaibhav Dimri the Principal & Co-Founder at Anagram Architects his desire to experiment with new ideas deeply influences our design process. He guides the practice by continuously pushing boundaries through material innovation and by reimagining the program, towards creating avant-garde solutions. His lifelong passion for theatre is reflected in his understanding of the subtleties of spatial design.
The young and dynamic firm has very rapidly garnered national and international acclaim for designs that span a wide array, from modest residences to large public infrastructure facilities. Through their work they attempt to enrich elemental modernity with intensive research into traditional as well as non-conventional practices, evolving culturally relevant, contextually responsive and resource-efficient design solutions.
Madhav Raman the Principal & Co-Founder at Anagram Architects his interests in cultural histories and urban economics adds depth to the practice. He brings insight and experience in transit, urban ecologies, multi-disciplinary strategies and new technologies to our projects. An avid cyclist and swimmer, Madhav regularly guides research, lectures and writes about design in professional journals as well as mainstream publications.
Vaibhav Dimri the Principal & Co-Founder at Anagram Architects his desire to experiment with new ideas deeply influences our design process. He guides the practice by continuously pushing boundaries through material innovation and by reimagining the program, towards creating avant-garde solutions. His lifelong passion for theatre is reflected in his understanding of the subtleties of spatial design.
Nov
Architect Shobhan Kothari graduated from Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture (KRVIA) in Mumbai. He went on to study in an exchange student program at McGill University, Montreal, Canada for six months. He has gained much of his experience doing an internship at Kapadia associates where he worked on Crossroads, Tardeo. After his graduation he worked with architect Nitin Killawala. During his course of working there he was presented an opportunity to design a Deaf and Mute institute in Mumbai. With this project he began his career and set up a practice in 2000.
Later in 2002 he formed a partnership with Architect Anand Menon who also graduated from Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture. He has worked with Ar. Rahul Mehrotra and prepared a detailed set of measured drawings for the Rajabhai Clock Tower, as part of a heritage conservation program. After graduating he did an internship with Ar. Nitin Killawala and it was here that his unofficial partnership with Shobhan flourished through their interactions. He spent the next three years in Dubai where he worked with two international architectural practices, namely the PHB group and Rice Perry Ellis. His work in Dubai exposed him to large scale projects like malls and the high level of drawings and details that were necessary to create world-class buildings. The exposure helped him to understand the values of time and resource management.
Together Shobhan & Anand have been in practice for nearly 2 decades under the banner of ADND an architecture & interior firm. They believe their partnership has encouraged dialogue on design possibilities and challenges that come with it thus creating visually striking spaces delivered within the parameters of pragmatics. The designers engaged at their firm further propel this idea of continuance and prevent stagnation of thought.
They like to treat design as a process; something arrived with due consideration of pragmatics but not limited by them. The firm dwells in the atmosphere of “studio” practice combined with a sense of realism. The firm constantly strives for clarity of thought when it comes to the realization of spaces be it architecture or interiors. ADND believes that there needs to be the right interface between the client’s vision and the execution on-site and they make sure to provide that interface to bridge any gaps. Their firm belief about them being as good as their last project has persistently pushed them to strive for better. They work with a self-critical nature which helps them to take compliments and criticism in the same stride.
Their office is involved in numerous boutique projects of residential, corporate and commercial genres and they have many Awards and Publications to their recognition.
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Nov
The multi-disciplinary firm DWG founded in 2014, the practice is as renowned for its interior design work and its architecture, also designing luxury homes, inspiring offices and workspaces works on an objective to enhance the functional & aesthetic intent of the space.
They believe in creating intelligent design solutions that amalgamates the different principles of art & science. They back this with the strong technical skills and vast experience of working on diverse projects. The tenets of creativity and experimentation are combined in their design methodology. Applying the lateral thought process to these factors makes their design solutions and services effective professional and appropriate for the project. They facilitate the creation and development of a great design project.
At DWG, the professionals together with clients develop the architecture and interior space design, which are always part of the whole and yet something absolutely unique. With meticulous analysis at the beginning of the task, passionate examination in the conception, precise arguments in the act of persuasion, loving accurateness in the realization, serious goal & lot of fun on the way there together with their clients.
Architect Kaushik Wadhwana
He is India’s s most forward-thinking residential architect and interior designer. He specializes in creating sophisticated, contemporary homes that reflect the personalities of an eclectic body of clients. The homes range from ultra-modern buildings based around simple monochromatic palettes to grand Palladian villas, all constructed from natural, durable materials to create bold, contemporary buildings designed for the future. His philosophy in design is based on the firm belief that landscape, architecture and interiors are one and must be considered as one.
Yogesh Wadhwana
He has completed his Interior Design from Rachana Sansad, in 1985 and since then has innovated his style of design and details. He invested 27yrs of his career with the same enthusiasm and sincerity which continued to form a new style. A strong and skillful entrepreneur, he has played an important role in guiding the firm’s expansion and ensuring that the highest standards of coordination, technical, innovation and design quality are maintained.
Jasmine Doshi
She specializes in value and structural optimization of private residences, commercial/retail properties, and hospitality spaces. Her designs stand for certainty in style and execution, offering clients a unique approach with international perspectives, individuality, quality consciousness, and subtle elegance. Due to her holistic attitude, precise work and natural creativity, clients always feel well taken care of. Jasmine also makes sure that her brand will be kept in mind and the designed spaces and premises will be outstanding and unique.
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Oct
Morphogenesis is one of India’s leading award-winning Architecture and Urban Design practices with offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi, India. Morphogenesis reinterprets India’s architectural roots and consistently employs passive design solutions for a unique contextual language. Its work encompasses a range of typologies across Architecture, Interiors and Landscape Urbanism.
Morphogenesis is the only firm in the WA100 list of the world’s largest Architecture firms which is Gender neutral, with over 50% women across all levels. With projects in 8 countries, 95 International and National Awards and 750 plus publications globally, it is the first Indian Firm to be awarded the Singapore Institute of Architects Getz Award for their vision and commitment in making a significant contribution in shaping the changing landscape of Asia. The firm’s work has been published in a Monograph by Images Publishing, Australia under their world-renowned Master Architect Series, a first for an Indian firm.
Established by Sonali and Manit Rastogi in 1996, Morphogenesis is globally recognized for its diverse work that encompasses a range of specialized practise areas – Master Planning, Residential, Commercial, Workplace, Institutional, Hospitality and Houses, through in-house integrated project delivery in Sustainability, Interiors, Landscape, Digital Technologies and Design Management.
Architecturally they celebrate identity and diversity versus visual homogeneity. They think of their buildings and cities as Bazaars, places of human interaction along with being places of human habitation. This ensures all their projects are unique, whilst responding to the client, climate, context and the end-users
The end-user always sits at the center of their design process in our approach to building smart environments. They consider mobility, security, outdoor comfort, technology, health and well-being, ease of facility management and disaster readiness to create spaces that work equally well for all users.
They understand that they are often working in an environment with limited resources hence, they deploy passive strategies by responding to the local climate and ecology and address comfort, safety, livability parameters and are mindful that projects remain economically viable and globally pertinent.
The belief in sustainability shapes all their projects. It is not treated as a layer of applied technology on building systems but forms the very basis of the design. Each project is conceived through a research-oriented approach to policy, planning, design, technology, passive and low energy design.
Oct
Sanjay Puri, the Principal Architect of Sanjay Puri Architects, India. The firm was founded in the year of 1992 and has successfully completed over 600 projects.
He has been a speaker and a judge at numerous international architecture events including the Leading European Architects Forum, The World Architecture Festival & The Perspective PLAN events held in London, Amsterdam, Bologna, Milan, Venice, Barcelona, Singapore, Berlin & Belgrade. He has also won 102 international architecture awards including 4 Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture & Design’s International Architecture Awards, 8 World Architecture Festival Awards, 12 World Architecture Community U.K Awards, the Leading European Architects Forum Award, 5 Architizer New York Awards, 3 Hospitality Design New York Awards, 14 MIPIM Architecture Review Awards & several more.
Sanjay Puri has been consecutively awarded Construction World’s India’s Top Ten architects awards for the last 11 years. In addition his firm has won 8 Indian Institute of Architecture Awards & 7 Indian Institute of Interior Design Awards amongst the over 100 national awards awarded to the firm.
Sanjay Puri Architects is the only Indian architectural firm to have won many of the international awards that include the MIPIM Architectural Review Best Future Building of the year 2014 worldwide and the most sustainable hotel design worldwide at the Hospitality Design Awards New York 2012.
In 2014, they were the only architects worldwide to win 2 future project categories in the prestigious World Architecture Festival, the largest architectural event internationally. Sanjay Puri and his firm of 72 architects now, continue their quest for creating a sustainable design, charting new territories of spatial perception simultaneously imbibing the intrinsic values of Indian heritage & culture within their design solutions.
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