Right after architecture school, I stepped into a world far bigger than anything I’d learned in classrooms. My early career took me through a whirlwind of experiences – working with Indian and European design firms on everything from cozy homes to sustainable resorts, and even massive industrial spaces for global giants like Toyota and Mercedes.
When I started freelancing, I took on schools, hospitals, and resorts – projects that stretched over years. While seeing these structures come to life was exciting, the slow pace left me restless. By the time a building’s foundation was laid, the design felt outdated, and I had, at times, outgrown my own work.
Then came a turning point: a mid-size 7,500 sq. ft. office project with a 60-day deadline. It threw me far out of my comfort zone. For the first time, every day was charged with energy – we saw progress in real time, solved problems on the fly, and watched our ideas materialize almost as fast as we could sketch them. That intensity was addictive.
Today, what began as a small team hustling through those 60 days has grown into a 50+ strong collective, reshaping workplace designs across India. There’s something deeply rewarding about designing spaces where people choose to be – where comfort meets brand identity, and offices become places that pull talent in, not just house them.
Workplace design chose me as much as I chose it. It’s fast, impactful, and deeply human. Every space we create has an immediate effect on the people who use it. It impacts their productivity, their mood, their sense of belonging. And that’s the magic: architecture isn’t just about buildings; it’s about the lives that unfold inside them.
To every designer finding their path: pay attention to what excites you and where you can make the most difference. For me, it’s workplaces – where design meets daily life, and change happens at the speed of human needs.
