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Architecture and design studio based in Bengaluru.
Casagrand Boulevard: Introduction (1/3) Casagran Casagrand Boulevard: Introduction (1/3) Casagrand Boulevard is a low-rise residential development at the urban periphery of Bengaluru. As a commercial, real estate project, it came with the requirements of high density in a fairly limited space. But within this framework, the design sets out to bring in openness, greenery and a feeling of community living in harmony with nature. The master plan was conceived around community-focused design principles, prioritising resident wellness, interaction and access to landscape. The built form was integrated with the landscape to create a coherent, interactive living environment, while the individual apartments were meticulously designed to ensure optimal ventilation, natural daylight, and privacy. To bring in a sense of visual porosity and rhythm to the facade, double-height punctures were introduced in strategic places by removing the built mass. Staggered balconies and variation in the fenestration also help prevent monotony, giving the elevation of each block more character and identity. . . . Design Team: Principal Architect: Medappa PN (@nareshmedappa), Ar. Ankur Srivastava (@ankursrivastava_cb), Ar. Febin Fredrick (@febinfrederick), Ar. Shiv Nayak (@shiv.nayak0) Photos: @shamanthpatilphotography #ContemporaryArchitecture #ResidentialArchitecture #UrbanResidence #BangaloreArchitects #communitydesign
Bagchi Karunashraya, Bhubaneshwar(3/3): Material P Bagchi Karunashraya, Bhubaneshwar(3/3): Material Palette and Local Inspirations The materials were selected to blend in with nature while responding to the site geography and geology. As an ode to the site which was a laterite quarry, the cladding was done in laterite stone. Grey was extensively used with kota flooring, and cobbles on walls.The palette, profile, and location of buildings near the waterbody was also inspired in part by the temples of the region. Odisha is a state rich in traditional art and craft, with several unique art forms like pattachitra, saura art, sambhalpuri weaves and dhokra art. The nearby village of Raghurajpur is a crafts village where every home is an artisan’s home, and the entire village is painted with traditional pattachitra artwork. These art forms were incorporated into the buildings in various ways: through the artwork inlay in recessed panels on the walls, in the horizontal band on the facade, and even in the geometrical motifs pattern of carpets in the auditorium. The wall art was done by local artists in collaboration with the project architects to be adapted to the form of the building. The animal sculptures in the waterbody, made of waste metal, were also inspired from traditional metal work. Ultimately, the design aimed at reflecting the compassion and care which the management strives for. Being surrounded by people working with dedication and compassion for a good cause was an inspiration to bring out the best as architects. A project like this resonates so deeply that the feeling is that of designing a space that can rise from the earth and connect to the cosmos. Full blog of the project to follow! . . . Design Team: Principal Architect Medappa P N (@nareshmedappa), Febin Frederick (@febinfrederick), Sahana Malagatti(@sahanamalagatti ), Shweta Chandran (@shwtachndrn) , Uday Kumar Structural consultant: Ramkumar (Rays Consulting Engineers) Completion: September 2024 Photos: @shamanthpatilphotography , Mindspace Awards: THE PLAN Awards 2025
Bagchi Karunashraya, Bhubaneshwar(2/3): Design and Bagchi Karunashraya, Bhubaneshwar(2/3): Design and Layout The 20 acre site In Bhuvaneshwar is located on a laterite bed. Two existing pits that existed on the site were retained, creating rainwater harvesting ponds, and an additional shallow water body introduced. The building was placed along the edge of the quarry, spread around central landscaped plazas, to harness the views of the water and maximise access to greenery. This results in a meditative space with an interplay of built and unbuilt spaces. The built form follows the gradual gradient of the site, with gradual drops and ramps allowing barrier-free movement throughout the campus. The functional spaces such as the Outpatient Department, Administrative Block, In-patient Wards, Nurses’ Housing, Learning Center, Auditorium, and Staff Residences are dispersed according to function, privacy requirements, and topography. The staff are the heart and soul of the hospice, and it is their compassion and dedication that keep the space running. It was important to give them not only comfortable and functional areas, but also give exclusive spaces to refresh and recharge after work. Since they live on the site, care was taken to design the nurses and doctor residences in a way that helps them disconnect, retreat into their own private space before coming back to work their next shift. The outpatient department was arranged around the waterbody, and the L shape of the wards provides the nurses with best visibility from the central nursing station. Beds and chairs can be easily wheeled out to the verandahs, making them a spillover space to come closer to nature. Design Team: Principal Architect Medappa P N (@nareshmedappa), Febin Frederick (@febinfrederick), Sahana Malagatti(@sahanamalagatti ), Shweta Chandran (@shwtachndrn) , Uday Kumar Structural consultant: Ramkumar (Rays Consulting Engineers) Completion: September 2024 Photos: @shamanthpatilphotography Awards: THE PLAN Awards 2025
Bagchi Karunashraya: Introduction (1/3) There may Bagchi Karunashraya: Introduction (1/3) There may be an end to cure, but there is no end to care’ Karunashraya, literally meaning ‘abode of compassion’ is a hospice centre that aims to give compassionate care to terminally ill cancer patients who are beyond cure. A collaborative initiative by the Indian Cancer Society and Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar, the first campus of Karunashraya came up in Bengaluru in the 1990s over several phases and has been providing free-of-cost treatment for over two decades. Karunashraya aims to be a place where high quality care and the calm environment exuded by the architecture and nature can give people dignity in the last stages of life. The new centre at Bhubaneshwar, funded by Indian entrepreneur Subrato Bagchi, is a comprehensive palliative care centre encompassing care wards, training centres, counselling rooms, guest rooms and housing for nurses and doctors, and an auditorium. Recently, it won the international Plan Award 2025 in the Health category, presented in Milan, Italy. At Karunashraya, where the residents are beyond recovery, the design intends to bring in a sense of peace and ensure an environment of utmost comfort and care. It is universally accepted that nature has the ability to calm people. The wards and care units at Bagchi Karunashraya are all nestled amidst greenery, earthy landscape and water to lend an atmosphere of calm to the residents. Detailed blog coming soon! Design Team: Principal Architect Medappa P N (@nareshmedappa), Febin Frederick (@febinfrederick), Sahana Malagatti(@sahanamalagatti ), Shweta Chandran (@shwtachndrn) , Uday Kumar Structural consultant: Ramkumar (Rays Consulting Engineers) Completion: September 2024 Photos: @shamanthpatilphotography Awards: THE PLAN Awards 2025
School and Community Development Centre: Materiali School and Community Development Centre: Materiality It was important that the building materials blend with the local setting, both for sustainability, as well as for maintaining a local aesthetic that students can connect to. The primary material was laterite bricks, which is a popular material used in this region. Mangalore tiles were used for the roofs. Other materials such as Shahabad stone flooring were also selected to maintain a tactile, neutral quality. There is limited use of glass throughout the school. The Mulshi project was an opportunity to create a space that could become a place for belonging, growth and community. While maintaining a simple and grounded quality, it aims to be a positive environment that is forward-looking and can be a space for growth of the community. Project architects: Sanjay Mohe, Pradeep S (@pradeepsidenur ), Krishna Dinesh(@krishnadhinesh ) , Avinash Ankalge (@avinash__ankalge ) Structural consultant: Ramkumar (Rays Consulting Engineers) Project and Construction by @rohanbuilders #architecture #indianarchitecture #schooldesign mindspacearchite
School and Community Development Centre, Mulshi: D School and Community Development Centre, Mulshi: Design Drawings The site is a deeply sloped terrain, around 50 km from Pune, surrounded by hills. The region has very high rainfall. The design followed the contours of the site with minimal cutting or filling. The dormitories were designed in multi-level modules following the site slope. The building was made to sit on the ground very gracefully and become part of the terrain. The primary focus of the design was to enable a feeling of openness, and staying rooted to the local aesthetic help students to feel at home. The ‘classrooms’ were designed without any solid walls, but rather used jalis on all sides, to prevent a feeling of being enclosed or confined. Large overhangs on the roof protect the indoors from the rain. The school includes classrooms, dining areas, kitchen, dormitories, guest rooms, common areas and spaces for traditional sports like archery and Mallakhamb. A portion of the school was also accessible to the local community for meetings and gatherings, and separate access was created for external entry without disturbing the school activities. The school also has a symbolic observation tower which was requested by the clients. Project architects: Sanjay Mohe, Pradeep S (@pradeepsidenur ), Krishna Dinesh (@krishnadhinesh), Avinash Ankalge (@avinash__ankalge) Structural consultant: Ramkumar (Rays Consulting Engineers) Project and Construction by @rohanbuilders #archlovers #architecture #design #architectsofindia #schooldesign
The project, Hutatma Nagya Mahadu Katkari Samaj Vi The project, Hutatma Nagya Mahadu Katkari Samaj Vikas Kendra, is a school and community development centre for the Katkari tribe in Mulshi village, Pune district, Maharashtra. The tribe is known for their traditional forest livelihoods and unique cultural practices. They also have nomadic tendencies. The residential school was meant to be a space to provide steady education for the children of this community. A unique challenge that the project needed to address was to create a space that does not feel alien for the users given the cultural backdrop and way of life of the Katkari tribe. It was essential that the children connect to the environment and feel at home, and be encouraged to continue their education without dropping out or running away. Architecturally, this was addressed through the materiality, site response and the creation of flexible, open spaces that feel like being outdoors rather than sitting in a classroom. This project was a pro bono project promoted by Rohan Developers and designed by Mindspace. More details in the upcoming posts! Project architects: Sanjay Mohe, Pradeep S (@pradeepsidenur ), Krishna Dinesh (@krishnadhinesh), Avinash Ankalge @avinash__ankalge) Structural consultant: Ramkumar (Rays Consulting Engineers) Project and Construction by @rohanbuilders #architecture #contemporaryarchitecture #designinspiration #mindspacearchitects #indianarchitects #schooldesign #community
The Kallima inachus is a tropical butterfly that i The Kallima inachus is a tropical butterfly that is sometimes referred to as the ‘dead leaf butterfly’ because of how it camouflages itself with surrounding dry leaves with its dull brown, papery wings. But when the butterfly opens its wings, it reveals a startling blue and transforms into something colourful, lively, sprightly and full of movement. That’s exactly how it felt to explore Khiva in Uzbekistan: a place alive with colour and energy, with vivid, thriving heritage spaces, and surprises unfolding in every corner. We got the opportunity to soak in the friendly warmth of its people. If we could describe our trip to Uzbekistan in one word, here are some of the things we felt: Time travel. Celebration. Discovery. Surprise. Monumental. Mesmerising. Resilience. Our 10-day journey was an exploration of architecture, culture, history - an immersion into a living, heritage town. While each place we visited has its allure, Khiva was our group favourite. In this ancient city that was part of the Silk Road, we felt like we were going back in time- and yet, a part of its present life and spontaneity. It was not like visiting an intimidating monument, behind barriers that one cannot touch and see up close. We watched children playing football in the town square at night, we explored the shops selling local crafts, we walked on the fort walls at twilight, we strolled among the tombs. We felt an instant deep connection with the place. Through its spaces, its music, and its emotion, Khiva welcomed us into its rhythm. Photos: Mindspace #architecture #travelgram #uzbekistan #architecturetravel #heritage #history
Here’s a quick walk through our work in 2024! As w Here’s a quick walk through our work in 2024! As we turn the page to a new year, may your life’s blueprint be filled with inspiring plans, built on a foundation of joy, designed with moments of peace, and elevated by dreams that reach new heights. Wishing you a year full of strong connections, creative plans and endless possibilities. Happy 2025! #architecture #newyear2025 #mindspacearchitects
The landscaped and common areas are designed to al The landscaped and common areas are designed to allow multiple activities during different times of the day and various seasons. With the varying levels and multi-floor colonnades, the intention is to create pavilions of varying proportions that can be used for a range of community activities. The level differences are connected by ramps to allow universal access. The recreation areas are distributed across different blocks and connected at the second-floor level through interconnected corridors. The idea behind this is to create a lively neighbourhood spaces across the community, while making them easily accessible to residents across blocks and floors. The dining and multipurpose hall also extends into the central green as a semi-covered pavilion space. Completion Year: 2022 Location: Bengaluru Architecture Team: Sanjay Mohe, Shylaja B, Sivaraman, Vikram Photos: @shamanthpatilphotography #IndianArchitects #Bengaluru #Mindspace #SanjayMohe #HumaneArchitecture #ApartmentDesign #CentralCourtyard #RecreationalSpaces #ArchitecturalDesign #ModernLiving #communityliving
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