M9

09/01/2026

01/01/2026

One . Many worlds.

From to Ajji House, from to , and the lush calm of .blr — this courtyard is a living ecosystem of food, culture, music and gathering.
Designed as a shared ground, the architecture doesn’t compete with the experiences—it frames them. Layers of material, light and movement stitch together diverse identities into one cohesive place, where every corner holds a different mood and every visit feels new.
A reminder that the most powerful spaces aren’t single-use—they evolve, overlap and invite people to stay a little longer.

take a bow!

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[courtyard design, cultural spaces, hospitality architecture, adaptive reuse, Bangalore design scene, food and design, experiential architecture, community spaces, contemporary Indian architecture]

24/12/2025

Designed as a deliberate pause within the city, is an intimate listening bar where architecture steps back and sound takes the lead. Tucked inside Courtyard, this 33-seat space is tuned for deep listening — vinyl, analogue gear, calibrated acoustics, and a room that asks you to slow down.
Our approach was guided by restraint. Warm wood, muted reds, soft light, and a carefully composed layout ensure nothing competes with the music. Every surface, seat, and sightline is placed to support collective listening — not background noise, but shared focus.
Inspired by Japanese jazz kissas and the memory of old Bangalore’s music-and-beer rooms, Middle Room sits between reverence and community. A space where design doesn’t shout, but quietly holds the room together — letting records, conversations, and time do the rest.

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21/12/2025

was designed as an over-the-counter experience—where diners, chef and craft exist in one continuous frame.
The interiors are restrained, tactile, and intentionally cinematic. Cedar wood, indigo upholstery, warm paper lighting and a visible noodle-making machine turn process into performance.
No visual noise.
No borrowed drama.
Just material honesty, rhythm and the joy of watching ramen come alive.
When design steps back, experience steps forward.

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19/12/2025

Wine, but without the ceremony

WIP was imagined as a 250 sqft pause in the city—intimate, honest, and quietly alive.
A place where blackened walls carry chalked thoughts, warm yellow light softens the edges, and a single slab of wood becomes the heart of the room—made for long conversations and louder pours.
Books, vinyl, and bottles coexist behind the bar.
Two-seaters lean into frosted glass, opening gently to the courtyard beyond.
No formality. No pretence. Just space, sound, texture, and people.
Designed for 14.
For private conversations, spontaneous gatherings, and the joy of killing a bottle without overthinking it.

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07/12/2025

The slow reveal. 🕯️✨

What if a candle could leave something beautiful behind?

Introducing the Vav Candle Holder — a monolithic stoneware cube that transforms as it burns. Inspired by the ancient stepwells of India, the geometric interior is hidden at first, only revealing its architectural steps as the wax gently melts away.

Available in Obsidian (Black) and Alabaster (White), infused with notes of Vetiver and Sandalwood for a moment of celebratory hygge.

Once the flame is gone, the sculpture remains. Use it to hold your treasures, or simply let it catch the light.

26/06/2025

Two moods. One escape.
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Tucked away behind the lush green court, our private lounges at Sunrise offer intimate pockets of design drama.
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In one: a wash of peach, curved ceiling waves, and soft retro lighting wrap you in a feminine, cinematic calm.
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In the other: a moody green palette layered with brick flooring, paneled walls, tinted mirror, and vintage silhouettes bring in quiet glamour.⁠
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These spaces aren’t just designed to be seen — they’re designed to be felt.⁠

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19/06/2025

Not just a garden, not quite a room—this space lives in the in-between.⁠
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Here, nature isn’t a backdrop. It’s the main character. Plants spill from planters, climb walls, and soften concrete edges. Tables weave through light and shadow, inviting long lunches and slow evenings.⁠
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Inspired by the idea of the garden state—a space for reflection, for community, for pause—this is where time loosens, and life gathers.⁠

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15/06/2025

A bar where colour, material, and mood collide to create an unforgettable atmosphere.
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This moody corner of the restaurant is a world of its own—cinematic, indulgent, and deeply immersive. Panelled blue walls, tinted glass, and a faceted black granite bar set the tone for this retro-inspired space. Tan leather seats and brass taps bring warmth, while a double-height canopy of hanging plants draws the lush outdoors in.⁠

Step in, slow down, and stay awhile.

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30/05/2025

Floating just above the canal’s surface, Echoes of the Deep reimagines the ancient Indian step-well as a space for pause, memory, and reflection.

As boats drift past, viewers are pulled into a quiet descent — layered rings of glowing light suspended in air and reflected in water. Inspired by step-wells as subterranean spaces of gathering and ritual, the installation speaks to the need for stillness in an always-on world.

From street level, only an archway is visible — a threshold to the unseen. Like the original wells, its grandeur lies beneath the surface, inviting the imagination to descend.

Light becomes architecture, and stillness becomes the story.

14/05/2025

Rooted in Bangalore’s garden-city spirit, MSR Tower reimagines the urban workplace—where nature meets productivity. Curved glass forms, shaded courts, and a full-floor recreation zone with an amphitheatre and food court turn pause into possibility.

From modular offices to lush breakouts, this tower is built for flexibility, well-being, and quiet brilliance at work.

06/05/2025

Designed as the calmest pocket of the MCA campus, the Accommodation Block offers a place to unwind—while never losing sight of the game.

Two linear towers, oriented to face the stadium and the Western Ghats beyond, frame each room with views that inspire. Undulating balconies extend out as shaded terraces, turning every hotel stay into a front-row experience.

Between the towers, a landscaped pause: bio-ponds, shaded patios, and a curved jalli wall create immersive in-between spaces where guests can reconnect—with nature and themselves.

From the grand arrival lobby to the layered biodiversity across its footprint, this hotel is more than a retreat. It’s a quiet architectural counterpoint to the roar of the stadium next door.