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In today’s contemporary world, architecture is not just restricted to following the prevalent trends of building
a commercial or a residential structure. It has evolved to become a pursuit of constantly redefining the trends,
incorporating the latest technology to enhance the experience of the inhabitants. With shifting demands, the
complexity of the designs has also increased. A modern residential project would comprise of villas, apartments,
clubhouses, shops and at times even office areas. Each of these components demands a unique design and has
requirements, which vary from one another, but at the same time have to be in sync with each other to create a
great experience. Thus, it is fair to say that most prevalent trend is to break away from the norm and create an
outstanding piece of architecture
A building has at least two lives – the one imagined by its maker and the life it lives afterward – and they are“
never the same”. This dichotomy between the imagined and the real is far more exacerbated the case of work-
spaces. Rapidly evolving business scenario and disruptive innovations require organization to constantly in-
novate and adapt. Architects play a crucial role in thinking about the future of workspaces that will define and
.incubate innovation for organizations
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.Consultants as the cover story. It specializes in practice for developing nation
We have introduced profiles of Aarchion, Alacritys Architects Interior Designers, Skyline Architects, Arch 10
Design Consultants, Kamran sheikh interior design - hospitality consultancy, Lifeskapes Designs, Payal Ka-
,poor- Interior Designer, SMPS Consultants, Sukriti Architecture and Interiors, Worksphere Architects
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?India, What Will the Architecture and Interior Design Profession Look Like 10 Years in the Future
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Architecture
Mr. Prabin Laghu
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MD
Trupti Ladda
Founder
Mauli Gandhi
Founder
Sandeep Singh
Founder
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Founder
Alacritys
Aarchion arch10
Architecture plus value

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Founder
Mr.-ABHISHEK
SRIVATAVA
Founder
Kamran Sheikh
Founder
Payal Kapoor
Founder
Lifeskapes Sukriti Architecture
and Interiors
Kamran sheikh
interior design
Payal Kapoor
Interior Designer
Swapnil Sawant
Director
Worksphere
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10Most
Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
SKYLiNE ARCHiTECTSABOUT SKYLINE ARCHITECHTS
Skyline Architects is a multi-disciplinary engineering design company established in 2011. The company has
exposed its thoughtful and technical skills in diverse scopes of work extending from hotels, resorts, hospitals
and healthcare sectors, corporate office spaces, commercial buildings, educational buildings, and recreation
centers. It leaves no space for argument may it be a fresh project, new construction or renovation and extension of
standing project. Every project is undertaken with a subtle focus to fulfill the technical and financial requirements
of the client while delivering innovation and forming a comfortable working relationship with them promoting
mutual respect, honesty, and integrity.
Architecture is not mere a physical structure it has an inextricable connection with human sentiment. For us,
each architectural project is an opportunity to solve real-world challenges with a unique, inspiring, and excellent
design. We practice with the belief that architecture is more than simply a pragmatic solution for a space, or the
Mr. Prabin Laghu
Principal architect,
MD

expression of design for the design sake. Instead, our architectural solutions provide the iconic creations across
the country through innovation and sustainability. They are rich in ‘use value’ and ‘sign value’ for those who use
and own them respectively.
Inspired by the veteran architects of the yesteryears and using the best in modern techniques, the gifted group of
architects at Skyline is committed to excellence. This innovative approach is the reason why Skyline Architects is
today known for its imaginative and futuristic architectural designs.
VISION
The Skyline Architects is the advocate for better-built environment in Nepal, creating the connection between
‘design’ and ‘quality of life’. It aims at addressing the important issues of the field in society through responsible
architecture. The company envisions to be recognized as an esteemed architectural firm, providing high quality
design solutions by contributing to upgrade the quality of life through excellent quality services.
VALUES
Our core values are ingrained in a mission to pursue a collaborative effort to place the architect in a new height.
We believe in a fair, sustainable future where everyone thrives on a healthy planet. We also believe that the
existence is possible and meaningful in reciprocity.
We are a learning organization, committed to self-improvement, with a constant commitment to strengthening
the company, our team, and our relationships with our associates. We have mutual respect for all contributors,
and foster a collaborative and approachable environment with all of our staff, and the stakeholders. We also
strongly believe that client’s satisfaction is the key to
our success.
THE LOGO
The logo of skyline architects represents the line
between the sky and the buildings where the buildings
touch the sky while standing on the earth. It envisions
the need of vertical expansion of the buildings instead
of the horizontal. The bold faced capital alphabets in
SKYLINE boast the standing of the company among
the crowd of numerous architectural companies and
‘architects’in red color represents the family it belongs
to. The family is among the heroes which teaches the
society way to live lives. Therefore being part of the
family is a dignity demonstrated.
THE VISSIONARY FOUNDER:
THE FOUNDER/CEO
Mr. Prabin Laghu, the CEO of Skyline
Architect, was born in 1985 in a middle class
family. He is an architecture graduate (2009) with
Master degree in executive MBA (2014). Mr Laghu
started his professional career in 2009 and founded
his own company - The Skyline Architects -in 2011.
His passion on architectural arena and zeal on how
things could have been done better brought him to
this state. He is renowned for his crazy ideas in design
that sounded almost impossible but materialized

with a new palate. His expertise in diverse field
viz. hospitality, healthcare sector, education,
automobile and residential architecture brand his
dynamic personality. He is passionate with the
unique idea and makes deep personal sacrifices and
faces unbeatable odds to materialize it. Besides,
he is gifted with good oratory, friendly nature,
inquisitive mind, innovative thinking, and problem
solving skills as the additional assets in his architect
career. Above and beyond an innovative architect
designer, he has introduced himself as a successful
project management consultant with a delivery of
few critical projects in these days. In these years
of struggle, he has successfully owned multiple
companies including the skyline architects-
architectural and engineering design company,
Multi-axial pre-stressed concrete industry, MEP
Nepal – MEPconsulting and construction company,
Skybuilt construction company and Greenzone
– a trading company in building materials. His
achievements within a short span of time – though
are the result of constant efforts, a great deal of
hardships, and struggles– have entitled him as a
young entrepreneur of the generation and the role
model to the upcoming generations.
BECOMING MY OWN BOSS
From the very bitter experiences massed from
working in other’s company, it clicked in my mind
that perhaps I was not born to work in other’s; I
just spelled spontaneously-I don’t want to work
in someone else’s; ‘I will run my own company’.

Self-declaration was made but I was in a complete
vacuum. Just had an urge of design in the blood,
no exposure, no financial support, no ideas about
policies and procedures, no human resource, no
idea of writing proposals and reports, an immature
personality. To cut a long story short, nothing was
there except zeal to be an owner. Nevertheless,
I chose a different path and that made all the
differences.
Here I commenced the journey, journey of sweat,
tears, blood and architecture. With no PR, it seemed
impossible to find any project. But somehow luck
started sprinkling in the form of a gate design
project, a boundary wall, a dog house, an individual
residential unit. Working 20 hours a day jolting on
same drawing sheet; sleeping in office floor; living
in energy drinks and away from family and society
was the lifestyle for next 2-3 years.
I had to go through quite insurmountable odd
situations. I still remember those awkward situations
when I felt humiliated with what I could afford to
wear. Having a single pair of pants and a black shirt,
slippers on my feet, I went to formal meetings to sign
agreements; drought in rain. They remarked ‘at least
you would wear some reasonable formal attire in such
occasions’. Another situation was worst when I won
a competition and was invited to present the design
to a mass. Having offered with big applause, I was
taken to a private and commented the same by the key
person. Then I decided to gift myself a set of suit and
a car (definitely in loan). I found it really worked out.
FACING BIGGEST CHALLENGES:
We see opportunity in every challenge, we find new
solutions in every problem. However, an architect
company - being located in Nepal- can’t do away
with prevailing status quos that hinder our leap.
As every challenge comes with an opportunity and
every problem leaves a solution, we orient our team to
be prepared for the same, face any sort of challenges
and adapt as soon as possible.
We encourage them to work smart, not hard.
Visualize the client’s expectations so that no change
is required to be made later.
We set a clear matrix of priority and use heat maps
to decide what urgent is and what needs to be done
immediately.
We follow milestones.
We design the communication route and the office
system as simple and as fluid as possible so that it
would never be a barrier for the immediate execution
of the idea.
THINKING OUT OF THE BOX:
We believe that if we walk on the beaten path we
end up with a destination where many others have
already been. Instead, if we make a new trail –it may
be full of risks and uncertainties– it takes us to a new
destination. So walking off the beaten path is what
thinking outside of the box is. When we start thinking
outside of the box the problems remain no more
problems rather the source of new way-outs. We have
a series of such examples where we thought/practiced
outside of the box. These ideas have helped the client
and industry in a significant way.

Cave Hotel in Pokhara: we had a client wanting a hotel
but had a limited, odd piece of land. It was a small
hillock. The limited lowland was not sufficient for the
construction. So we came up with an idea of a Cave
Hotel, where we designed few of the rooms creating
burrows/tunnels in the hillock. We set up a 50 ft. high
thrilling swing at the top of the hill. The project is sure
to end with a package of unique experience with nature,
adventure, and hospitality.
Rooftop Parking: One of the major problems is city
area is parking. Most of the commercial buildings
have used their basement for parking purpose which is
commercially more valuable than the rooftops that go
almost unused. Hence, we thought of arranging parking
area at the top so that the unused area will be utilized
and the basement can be rented for higher earning.
Hanging Gardens: The land price in city area has gone
up like anything. Commoners can’t afford land for
gardening whereas the balcony areas (which are not
even counted in FAR) go just vacant. So we have been
designing the buildings with gardens in balcony which
adds the aesthetic value as well as maintains greenery.
Cocoon Hotel: Instead of clearing trees for building
hotels/resorts why not build a hotel using the same
trees? We designed a cocoon hotel hanging in the midst
of private forest. It provides an experience of living in
and with the nature including hunting services within
the resort forest.
BEATING THE COMPETITION:
For an effective tackle with the competition, one must
design a network of skilled, like minded employees
who support each other in the accomplishment of the
corporate goals and the delivery of collaborative service.
Neverrunaratrace: Fromtheveryearlydaysofstruggle,
I have always envisioned the company to be positioned
as a challenger to competitions. I never competed in
the crowd. Among the hundred companies, I prefer to
compete with top ten companies, may it be in ideas or
dealing a new business. If there are ten competitions,
compete with the top three. Qualify yourself in such a
way that you are automatically shortlisted.
Work honestly and show it to your clients: For an
entrepreneur, honesty and integrity are most important
assets and the soul of entrepreneurship. I always accept
my weakness or any mistakes and act to resolve it rather
than covering or defensing the faults. ‘No matter what
happens in the battlefield of business if we are honest
we never lose’ we firmly believe in this statement.
Partner with best renowned engineers in your team:
In today’s globalized competitive society, if we plan
to walk alone perhaps we get somewhere lost. Partner
with the best people available in the market. Capitalize
their good will to your business.
Give a unique experience to your clients: Everyone
likes to be unique, looked and judged unique. So
sometimes surprise the clients with architectural
models, sometimes make illustration in walkthrough,
and make them feel different even by using technology
- now in virtual reality.
Share your core vision: we share our visions about
city architecture, vision for good cities, about quality
of lives and opinion on how the things are going on,
how the government is dealing these issues, how the
ongoing practices can be altered or made better. This
will attract the clientele and will generate respect for
our thinkings.
Never work only for money as they do: Let’s not expect
that everything is to be returned in monetary value.
Let’s do some favors to our clients, they will value our
benevolence too. But we must make sure the limits.
There is a thin line between being open heated and
being exploited.
Kill your darlings: Too much attachment with anything
is bad. Whenever I or the team is stuck in any design
process, I just tell them to kill their darlings. Sometimes

we tend to love something so much that we get blinded
with the impression that it is the best thing on earth.
Unknowingly we keep advocating for the evils that we
consider as our loved. So we have to sometimes keep
aside our beloved element and try to bring in some new
elements which by incidence might prove to be blessing.
MAKING THE INDUSTRY BETTER:
An individual cannot change the entire system but is
enough for a good beginning. To make the industry
better we must address the fundamental challenges
mentioned earlier.
• Educating the clients about importance of architects
not only for their buildings but for the society;
• Since architecture is one of the most responsible
element of culture and environment, we need to select
and use environment friendly, low energy consuming
technologies and materials;
• Inspiring clients to think beyond their building. Let
them think the building in midst of entire urban context.
A private building is still not a private property. It
belongs to the city;
• Work in full ethics to match the morale of bylaws,
standard international practices; let’s demand the fee
and not expect beyond that;
• Contributing in the formulation and implementation
of law; we can suggest and participate in revision of
bylaws;
• Try something different, let the team experiment new
ideas, and encourage them to try innovation, let them
fail.
• Help employee to balance personal and professional
life, architecture is too much intense job.

TODAY’S INDUSTRY SCENARIO:
A decades ago, hiring an architect to design a building
was super luxury. It was primarily managed by the
contractors followed by the sub-engineers and civil
engineers. So the scenario of architecture industry
as a profession is a recent phenomenon. Industry is
growing since past decade. The concept of hiring
an architect has just been general practice. The
devastating earthquake in 2015 infused the importance
of proper structural design of a building for safety
among the general public. This increased the demands
of architectural designs and helped in the growth of
the industry. Unfortunately, at present, a number of
factors are abating the growth of the industry in its
very infancy.
The entry of young and raw (just graduate) competitors
is distorting the market and driving the cities towards
more rampant direction. Similarly, the provisions
mentioned in laws and byelaws are volatile and
ambiguous. Since the bylaws are not concrete and keep
on changing they have created a space for manipulation
of law for personal benefits and to impose vested
interests. Moreover, the industry has become too much
commercial crossing the ethical boundaries, buildings
are self-centric. Buildings are being isolated from the
built environment and the influence of modernism
has killed the values of our cultures and heritages.
Practitioners are earning at the cost of environmental
and cultural loss. Because of such practitioners the
social recognition and the morale of ethical architects
has gone down.
PROJECTS WE HANDLED:
Nobel hospital, Norvic hospital, Pokhara swing retret,
Ratnagiri resort, Tata showroom / jeep showroom,
Pumdikot Bishal Mahadev Murti and Museum hall,
Meditation centre at Lumbini, Harish residential
building, Indreni suite hotel, Dam side hotel lobby,
Kantipur garden projects, and Aashis ghimire.
1) Year of Founding: 2011
2) Funding Information: Capital Investment by the
CEO
3) Office Locations: Baneswore, Kathmanndu
4) Company Strength: Deep understanding of the
client’s psychology, innovative solutions, best
professional partners, PMC
5) Website: www.skylinearchitects.com.np

Company Logo Company Name Management
Founding
Year
Aarchion Ar Mauli Gandhi 2003
Alacritys Architects
Interior Designers
Trupti Ladda 2009
Arch 10 Design
Consultants
Sandeep Singh 2011
Architecture plus value V.S.Vigneshwar 2012
Kamran sheikh interior
design - hospitality
consultancy
Kamran sheikh 1984
Lifeskapes Sapna Jain 2009
Payal Kapoor- Interior
Designer
Payal Kapoor 1991
Skline Architects Prabin Laghu 2011
Sukriti Architecture and
Interiors
Abhishek shrivatava 2000
Worksphere Architects Swapnil Sawant 2003
10Most Promising
Architecture &
Interior Design
Consultants - 2020 10 MOST PROMISING ARCHITECTUR

Office
Location
Company
Strength
Website specialities
Gujarat - www.aarchion.com
Aarchion is an Architecture & Interior designing firm, based in
Ahmedabad.The core team at AARCHION consists of qualified and
driven professionals comprising of Architects and Interior Designers
Pune 11-50 www.alacritys.in
It is an architecture & interior design firm rendering services with
creative ideation.Creative ideation involves actualizing your ideas
with a blend of our expertise and experience to create an exceptional
design giving you an amazing experience
Gurugram 1-10 www.arch10.com
offers multi-disciplinary services including Master Planning,
Architecture, Interior Planning, Landscape Design, Signage, Project
Advisory, and Construction Programming
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu
1-11 www.aplusv.in
Architecture plus value is an award-winning Design Firm of high
quality design repute. What defines us is our commitment to the
idea of adding value through sensible design. We are a young multi-
disciplinary team of designers with expertise in a range of services
from Architecture, Master-Planning, Urban Design and Interior
Design.
Lahore 1-10 www.kamransheikh.com
kamran sheikh interior design firm handles the interior and hospitality
designs of projects ranging from restaurants to boutiques, shops and
hospitals.
Mumba -
www.lifeskapesdesigns.
com/
We offer solutions from complete design for a new as well as
renovation site as per Client requirements.Thus, we provide a full
range of service varying from space planning, conceptual design and
site supervision.
New Delhi 11-50 www.payalkapoor.co.in
Payal Kapoor is one of the best famous Interior Designer in New
Delhi who offer a wide range of the best interior design for Office,
Institutes, Residence, Hotels, and Houses at the affordable price with
the better experience
Baneswore,
Kathmanndu
-
www.skylinearchitects.
com.np
Skyline Architects is a multi-disciplinary engineering design compa-
ny. The company has exposed its thoughtful and technical skills in
diverse scopes of work extending from hotels, resorts, hospitals and
healthcare sectors, corporate office spaces, commercial buildings,
educational buildings, and recreation centers.
New Delhi - www.sukritigroup.com
The Sukriti Designers provide a personalised interior design service
for residential properties and commercial that is both personal and
cost-effective. Projects will be delivered on time and on budget with
an unsurpassed attention to detail.
Mumbai 1-12
www.workspherearchitects.
com
Best practices & processes in architectural, interiors & structural
design services.
RE & INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS - 2020

10Most
Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
Aarchion is an Architecture
& Interior designing firm,
based in Ahmedabad.The core
team at AARCHION consists of
qualified and driven professionals
comprising of Architects and
Interior Designers, who create
versatile body of work ranging
from architecture and interior
designing. The firm strives to
maintain a balance between
aesthetics and functionality in all
its designs.
Mission:
To be delivered the final designing
product at expected quality
standards, within specified time
frame and at a budget.
Ambitious persona:
Aarchion is founded and led
by Architect Mauli Gandhi,
who has done architecture from
SCET, Surat, and launched
the architecture and interior
designing firm in 2003. She has
an experience of more than 15
years.
Challenges:
Wearelightonideologyandheavy
on creativity and innovation. For
us, for any design to succeed, a
clearly articulated line of thought
should bind it all together with
dimensional interpretation that is
Aarchion
Mauli Gandhi
Founder
22 January 2020

consistent and careful. Added to
that, a conceptual departure that
in hindsight would appear almost
intuitive. By forcing ourselves
to think out of the box, we flip
ideas and come up with solutions
that are surprisingly different.
Inventive thinking is our way.
We enjoy the flexibility, control
and deeper satisfaction that these
projects bring.
Expertise:
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN:
We have emerged as a firm
versatile enough to deal with
projects irrespective of their
complexities. We employ our
expertise to shape your dream.
We also entertain freelancing
architecture design services as
well.
INTERIOR DESIGN
&DECORATION
23January 2020

We often elaborate Space
planning, Aesthetics & Complete
design solution including Colour
scheme, Furniture design etc. We
aredealingineverykindofproject
like Residential, Commercial,
Hotel & Hospitality, Shopping&
Retail spaces, Stall designing&
Exhibition spaces etc.
LANDSCAPE & GARDEN
DESIGN
Our team includes Landscape
Architects, Architects &
Architectural assistants. Together
we try to provide diverse designs
according to client’s requirement
& taste.
Project:
TURNKEY PROJECT
SOLUTIONS We undertake
turnkey projects of Interior
Designing for Residential,
Offices, Showrooms, Restaurants
& Hotels, Resorts and other
Exhibition Areas. Our services
include Space planning,
Complete material selection,
Custom furniture designing,
24 January 2020

Glazing, False ceiling, Painting, Flooring, Acoustic paneling, Carpentry, A.C., Electrical services etc.
Taking competition as a catalyst
Building a home is a lifelong dream for many! While decorating one’s own home interiors can be fun,
most people leave it to the hands of ‘experts’ in an attempt to explore the ocean of designs beyond their
world. But more often than not, despite spending lakhs, they end up disappointed at some aspect of
the design. Focusing on even the tiniest details, Aarchion, nullifies any such disappointment by keenly
studying clients’ taste of design, budget & deadline, and employing cutting-edge designs, materials &
technology
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10Most
Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020Alacritys
Changing lives through the power of design
Trupti Ladda
-Founder
To those wanting to create an impact with
design, Alacritys is the Architect & the
Designer, the focused one always deliver the
extraordinary.
We are committed to maintaining & excelling
our company culture where ethics, integrity &
compliance are paramount considerations in all
decisions.
We believe in deploying a platform for Design
with the help of our passion & dedication.
Our strict adherence to ethics has helped us to
build relationships based on the virtues of trust
and honesty. Design is evolving and so are we.
We constantly train ourselves to be innovative
in the way we strategize and deliver design
solutions. Our innovative approach is the key
to sustain ourselves in the long run.
Vision:
To be one of the most helpful and one of
the most innovative architects and interior
designers in India.
Mission:
To establish formal strategy & program to
further strengthen how the company lives &
demonstrates its vision.
26 January 2020

Benefiting clients:
Our clients have helped us reach where we
are today. In every new client, we see an
opportunity to build a relationship that will
last for a lifetime. Our association with clients
goes on long after the project is delivered,
ensuring our presence whenever they need us.
We believe in fulfilling client’s ideas & needs.
That also brings satisfaction inside our team.
Magical teamwork:
An enthusiastic team of professionals who
have main goal – to work together for the
client’s success, drives us. We will work with
these teams and provide them with the right
growth opportunities. We will also keep an
eye out to attract more talent.
Trupti Ladda
Founder, Director & Principal Designer
In 2004, under BNCA, University of Pune,
a young tech entrepreneur was introduced to
the design field. Trupti has taken on several
design projects over the last few years and
completed them efficiently to the satisfaction
of its clients. As a competent Architect she
rapidly gained a reputation. Earned goodwill
let her launch Alacritys in 2009. Since then
there has been no looking back.
Trupti leads Alacritys & is an able leader. Her
timely guidance on everything has given her
team the right confidence to take on projects
& complete them with satisfaction.
Trupti manages a team of all labors related to
architecture, interior construction & design
employees. Prior to launching Alacritys,
Trupti served as a Project manager, Designer
working on varied projects like, three star,
five star hotels, restaurants, corporate &
commercial projects like retail shops, clinics,
hospitals scaling from 2000 – 55000 sq.ft.,
Payal Ladda
Co-Founder
27January 2020

standard to high end residential projects in
Pune & Bangalore under reputed architecture
companies.
Payal Ladda
Director & Principal Architect
A multi-artist & organized personality
believes ‘Architecture is the beginning
of everything!’After pursuing 5 years of
architecture degree course from renowned
college of Pune University named BNCA
with some additional skills like Project
Management & Interior Designing & has
taken experience under eminent companies of
architecture in Pune & did some good projects
like, weekend homes, standard & high end
bungalows, apartments, commercial buildings,
etc.
Payal also affirms, ‘whatever good things we
build end up building us’ & that takes her to
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be dedicated & passionate about creating the
value projects of their own kind in the society
in every field of architecture.
current project:
commercial & residential interior projects:
Commercial projects’ areas from 1200- 5000
sq.ft. &
Residential from 1500-7000 sq.ft.
All are across Pune.
Taking competition as a catalyst
Most of the people in India have today
become very sentient about the aesthetic
value of their residential and commercial
spaces and they want the best when it comes
to home décor. Only because of this reason,
people are willing to spend their wealth on
interior designing of their homes. There are
a number of reputed interior designers in the
country, who specialize at providing the best
designs for the homes of their clients. Interior
designers play an important role as without
a proper colour and decoration inside the
particular flat or commercial properties, the
property will not be suitable to reside. The
important fact is creating beautiful spaces
isn’t easy.
2.) Office Locations: Pune
3) Website: https://alacritys.in
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10Most
Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
Arch 10 Design Consultants is a privately
held fast-growing architectural and interior
design practice company that is a proven resort for
all those trying to build a home from a house. It
offers multi-disciplinary services including Master
Planning, Architecture, Interior Planning, Landscape
Design, Signage, Project Advisory, and Construction
Programming. The firm consistently works on
improving the design development and quality
management and is committed to giving sophisticated
and value-added service to its clients. It redeems out
blessings and harmony within its projects and clients.
Magical team:
Arch 10’s office was established under the guidance
of its Principal Architects, Sandeep Singh and Dilraj
Kaur. Today, it has projects PAN India of various
scales and disciplines. The company’s work profile
includes Townships, Mass Housing, IT, Commercial,
Retail, Residential, Institutions, Industrial, Interiors,
Social, and Welfare. Its projects have been both
architectural and interiors.
Dynamic Duo:
Sandeep Singh, the Principal Architect, has over
two decades of rich experience in architecture and
interiors. He has worked with leaders in design,
construction, development, and specializations, not
only in India but in foreign lands as well. His spiritual
belief leads to humbleness and respectful connection
with his clients and their projects, which also reflects
in his design. He has played a major role in lifting the
firm to the height it is at today.
Another Principal Architect of Arch 10, Dilraj Kaur,
is a well-seasoned leader with over 18 years of
experience in the field of architecture and planning.
She has been instrumental in spatial planning and its
effectiveness of space design and also holds a position
of H.O.D. in one of the leading Interior schools of
India. She has been one of the significant ingredients
in Arch 10’s success.
Face of industry today:
Some time back, interior design was the word used
to define a good taste in décor. Today, it is more than
just choosing the right colors and fabrics to be used.
It is meant to make a place aesthetically pleasant
while using it more efficaciously. Therefore, interior
decorating and designing have become an important
aspect to take care of, when building a home. As a
famous designer, Mark Hampton, once said, “Real
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comfort, visual and physical, is vital to every room.”
Some people have a natural eye for design, but most
do not. This is where professionals step-in.
Benefiting clients:
Its clients admire the design approach of Arch 10,
which starts with research and design’s various
possibilities for a particular space requirement
positively. The company always leads its clients
through this design journey from initial sketch to
the final product. It is working in several domains
such as Group Housings, Residential, Commercials,
Institutional, Industrials, and interiors as well.
In Green Housing, they are working on various
projects including Karnam greens, Noida and
Kimaya Greens, Dehradun. It is also working on
several shopping malls, exhibition spaces cineplexes,
showrooms, office spaces, and institution projects
like South City Mall, Patna, D.P.S., Jhansi, MLS
Jewellery store, Meerut, Agra Trade Center, Agra,
Laaj Enterprises, Gurgaon, to name a few. Its
interior portfolio includes Food Court, JP Paradise,
Chhatarpur, Shallom Presidency School, Gurgaon,
RL Khanna Exports, Gurgaon, Lotus Group Office,
Gurgaon, Agra Trade Center, and many more.
Challenges:
“India has been a challenging market in terms of doing
any business at the same time it has the maximum
opportunities to showcase one’s approach and
product. We had our share of both of them. It’s
important to keep on believing and sailing with
all mighty blessings to move on,” says Sandeep.
Initially, the company faced various difficulties,
but that gracefully overcome them. Today, Arch
10 looks towards the new India, transforming and
upgrading the thought process of individual to the
latest technologies and its usage in the interiors as
well as architectural practices.
Advising the budding entrepreneurs for
their coming future, Dilraj says, “All young
entrepreneurs should do more research-oriented
design. Media information should be intensively
used for more insight of possibilities.”
2.) Office Locations: Gurugram
3) Website: www.arch10.com
4) Company Strength: 1-10
31January 2020

8Interior Design
Software Programs
to Download in 2020
Whether you are running a 200-person firm or
just starting out as a solopreneur, using the best
interior design software will go a long way toward
helping you achieve success.
You already know that the best projects are
accomplished when designers, clients, and vendors are
all on board from the get-go; now it is time to apply
that level of organization and collaboration to the back
end of your business too. Solid design software will
help you not only put together spectacular creative
work, but also run your business smoothly behind the
scenes. That means project management, financial
organization, and productivity-boosting programs
that will help you get your work done on time and on
budget. Here are 18 of the best interior design software
programs to use now.
Design software:
Autodesk AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT is one of the most popular software
applications used by interior designers, architects,
engineers, construction professionals, and more. This
reliable software allows professionals to design, draft,
and document precise drawings with 2D geometry.
A comprehensive suite of editing and annotation
tools and an intuitive user interface are what make
this a top designer pick. An integrated AutoCAD
web application with a simplified interface—and
no software installation required—lets you work on
sketches online from almost any computer. With the
mobile app, users can view, edit, annotate, and create
drawings anytime, even offline, on a smartphone or
tablet.
SketchUp Pro
With SketchUp Pro’s modeling suite, design
professionals will find fast, easy 3D modeling for
anything from passive buildings to contemporary
furnishings. Create detailed scaled drawings in 2D,
then add custom styles and materials that will bring
your vision to the screen. SketchUp integrates with
virtual reality applications (including Microsoft
HoloLens, HTC Vive, and Oculus), so you can walk
clients through projects in astounding detail. In
addition to its classic desktop software, SketchUp also
offers a web tool and unlimited cloud storage, so you
can easily store, collaborate, and share work.
TurboCAD
The latest versions of TurboCAD offer professional
software for experienced 2D and 3D CAD users.
The architectural design suite includes parametric
architectural objects, sections, and elevations, with
increased functionality to both the architectural and
mechanical areas of the program. Available for both
Mac and Windows operating systems, TurboCAD bills
itself as “a powerful alternative” to AutoCAD LT, and
setup wizards promise a simple transition for those
switching from one to the other.
Autodesk 3ds Max
Ready to take full artistic control of your renderings?
With Autodesk’s 3ds Max, clients will experience
your proposed work in beautiful, high-tech detail. The
software delivers superb graphics for 3D animations
and models, as well as games and images. Use the tool
sets here to shape and define dramatic environments
and objects and create immersive worlds, stunning
visualizations, and engaging virtual experiences
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Photography software:
Adobe Photoshop
Whether you snap hundreds of photos a day to file
away for inspiration, are a social media whiz, or
need to edit professional photographs of your design
work, most interiors firms will benefit from the use
of Adobe Photoshop. The oldest and most prominent
photo software on the market is also recognized as
the industry leader for enhancing and organizing
photos. With Photoshop, you can adjust clarity, color,
and tone, manipulate effects, or add graphics to your
imagery. If you have great pictures and want to take
them to the next level, Photoshop is a must-have.
As part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud of services, it is
available as a subscription service at varying price
points.
Adobe Capture
If you are obsessed with color and use photography to
jog your memory or get inspired, Adobe Capture can
unlock a new world from your mobile device. This
powerful app transforms images into color themes,
patterns, materials, and vector-based shapes. Carry
those assets into other desktop and mobile apps—such
as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dimension—to use
them across a multitude of creative endeavors and
platforms.
Project management software:
Fuigo
When you are serious about taking your design
business to the next level, you need great project
management software to get there. Fuigo can
schedule and track invoices and payments. In addition,
it offers a trade-only marketplace with access to more
than 100 top brand. Streamline sourcing, purchasing,
tracking, and billing with this all-in-one tool that
allows smaller design firms to access the resources of
much bigger ones.
ClickUp
ClickUp was built to support any industry, but for
interior designers, this software can really rock.
Design-specific templates are geared specifically for
the biz, and the program’s time-tracking tools integrate
with multiple other apps. Most notably, Click Up’s
comprehensive project management software can help
you organize everything at a super-high level, from
workflow and business goals to time management and
task lists. In addition, because it allows everyone on
your team to customize their own views and boards,
individual users can tweak the software to best suit
their productivity type. Collaborate across a broad
range of teams using the outstanding tools for process,
task, and time management, get on top of finances,
and create detailed reports.
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Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
ARCHITECTURE
PLUS VALUE
PROVIDING
GREAT DESIGN
SOLUTIONS,
WHICH ADD
VALUE TO EVERY
PROJECT WE
TOUCH.
Architecture plus value is an award-winning Design
Firm of high quality design repute. What defines us
is our commitment to the idea of adding value through
sensible design. We are a young multi-disciplinary
team of designers with expertise in a range of services
from Architecture, Master-Planning, Urban Design and
Interior Design.
Our design principles are firmly grounded in the needs
of today’s reality and we believe in creating innovative
solutions which apply appropriate technology, respond
to the context, are climatically sensible, environmentally
responsible and adapted to today’s life-style.
Mission:
To provide great design solutions, which add value
to every project, we touch. We are an award-winning
Design Firm of high quality design repute.
Visionary founder:
V.S.Vigneshwar
Principal Architect / Founder
Value-Addition through Sensible Design defines
Vigneswar’s Work Ethic. A+V was founded with
this Motto. Vigneswar graduated his Bachelors in
Architecture from C.E.P.T University, Ahmedabad
and his Masters (MSc-Exchange) at T.U. Delft, The
Netherlands.HisworkhasbeenrecognisedbytheIndian
Institute ofArchitects (IIAAwards for Excellence 2016)
and also published in various leading Forums like The
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Hindu, Kurula Varkey Design Forum and SAHC
International Conference (Mexico).
Before starting A+V, he has had extensive
professional experience handling a wide variety
of projects in multiple firms. He also extended
his learning through travels and workshops inside
India and abroad in Europe and Mexico. Besides
his Practice, he has also served as a Visiting
Faculty at some of the Top Architecture Colleges
in Chennai, namely, The School of Architecture
and Planning (SAP), Anna University, Guindy and
MEASI Academy of Architecture.
Benefiting clients:
While we have established a reputation among
our clients for delivering innovative value
addition to their projects. We exercise great care
on adherence to the time frame and budget of the
project and take pride in our professionalism and
also expect the same from our clients. We believe
in a Research-based Design Process and go the
extra mile to acquire a deep understanding about
the context and requirements of a project. We
also appreciate the collaborative nature of design
and consider it crucial to incorporate the varying
requirements of the clients, consultants, contractors
and other associated personnel involved in the
project. Overall, we believe in creating a holistic
environment, which celebrates life.
Expertise:
The firm has experience handling projects of
varyingtypologieslikeResidentialHousing,Private
Residences, Commercial, Institutional, Hospitality,
Heritage Conservation and Architectural Research.
We are currently handling more than 1.5-million
square feet of projects in Chennai, Bangalore
and other places, many of which have received
recognition in National and International Platforms.
Indian interior designing has evidently prevailed
since the times of royal rule via obvious
manifestations in the detailing of magnificent
monuments and historical structures. Nevertheless,
the industry today has woken-up reaching its
zenith, giving life to empty spaces, revamping
patterns, hues and structures across all forums, be
it corporate platforms, retail & commercial arenas,
homes or health spaces. Standing in all her glory on
the pedestal of becoming the world’s third largest
construction market by 2030, India’s interior
designing renaissance has resulted from cross-
cultural and global influences, making it one of the
most sort-after industries
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Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
Kamran sheikh
CEO
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Kamran sheikh interior
design - hospitality
consultancy
“Interior design that works is design that helps the client’s the way the owner has
envisioned, and the way the customers would like, its design that bases its aesthetics
on achieving specific functional requirements”
Kamran sheikh - the maestro of interior and
hospitality design has foregrounded the new era of
designing with his more than 30 years of domestic and
international experience and channeled his creativity
into a firm that made its debut in 1984.
Endeavors to emerge new forms and transcend the
conventional boundaries with its avant-garde approach,
kamran sheikh interior design firm handles the interior
and hospitality designs of projects ranging from
restaurants to boutiques, shops and hospitals.
Today’s industry scenario:
In today’s contemporary world, architecture is not just
restricted to following the prevalent trends of building
a commercial or a residential structure. It has evolved
to become a pursuit of constantly redefining the trends,
incorporating the latest technology to enhance the
experience of the inhabitants. With shifting demands,
the complexity of the designs has also increased. A
modern residential project would comprise of villas,
apartments, clubhouses, shops and at times even office
areas. Each of these components demands a unique
design and has requirements, which vary from one
another, but at the same time have to be in sync with
each other to create a great experience. Thus, it is fair to
say that most prevalent trend is to break away from the
norm and create an outstanding piece of architecture
Expertise:
we can help you make your coming interior venture
a worthwhile experience by assisting you with all
the ethereal interior fit-outs ranging from furniture
to accessories, wall decor to drapery, floor planning
to conceptual design solutions for large and small
personalized projects. proficient in hospitality design
and consultancy, ks id-hd’s dedicated team members
reach far beyond their own parameters to give tangible
form to the vision of their highly esteemed customer.
Transcendental designs are the sole reason of our
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customers confiding in us to give visionary course to
their homes and business interior ventures for more
than 30 years.
Satisfying customers is our driving force and exceeding
their expectations is our mission. With the rationale that
runs right through our business, we constantly evaluate
our performance on the volume of gratification and
success we deliver to our customers through services.
Benefiting clients:
We believe consideration of any design firm should
go beyond design itself. Does the firm understand
the client’s point of view and the client’s customers,
the business goals, and problems of a particular
organization. Have they produced designs that work?
Interior design that works is design that helps the client
is the way the owner has envisioned, and the way the
customers would like, its design that bases its aesthetics
on achieving specific functional requirements. Interior
design that works is design with the bottom line clearly
in mind.
Every project represents the client’s investment. To be
successful to them, it must produce a return, in addition
to creating a smoothly functioning physical and
psychological environment for a particular clientele that
reflects the owner’s point of view. In addition, interior
design that works must do so within a client’s budget.
Whatever its size. That is our difference. Understanding
clients, client’s market, and creating design that works.
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The Changing
Culture of
Architecture
in Modern
India
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The changing architecture culture in modern India,
both as a lifestyle and as a profession, has been eye-
opening. In terms of lifestyle, we have never predicted
to what extent architecture and design could affect us,
as well as the society and culture in which we live, nor
have we predicted how deeply symbolic they would
become of our beliefs and attitudes. As a profession, the
huge wave of development and technology that caused
us to try and ape everything that did not belong to us has
caused us to question and search for our own identity,
and has led us to revisit the solid traditional roots and
foundations of Indian architecture.
The ‘Architect’ in Architecture
Speaking for the profession in India, it is imperative
that the role of the architect be acknowledged more
strongly, especially in the planning of cities. The
Indian government’s massive Smart Cities Mission,
which aims to develop 100 sustainable and citizen-
friendly cities all over the country, has done very little
to include architectural voices into the conversation.
Same goes for our heritage structures that are being
replaced by modern structures despite resistance shown
by architects.
As a result, architects are making efforts and are
regularly creating platforms that can give way to
solutions to better architecture.
Women’s participation in the field is definitely growing
worldwide, but particularly so in India, where they are
contributing to architecture and planning in a myriad of
ways and are holding authoritative positions. This is a
far cry from the gender-biased profession architecture
was in India even a decade back. Needless to say,
on many forums, it is the women who are initiating
changes.
The Need to See ‘ Cities ‘ So rather than ‘ Buildings’
Many more of India’s major cities are facing housing,
critical planning and sanitation problems, though little
attention is paid to them. Although smaller towns tend
to be great examples, urban planning always needs to
be looked from scratch. India has a number of architects
who concentrated on incorporating design and urban
planning. Numerous architects in the country have
learned that operating in silos and alone might not fit
for their own buildings. Many are beginning to look
at the larger picture within their cities, and rather than
focusing solely on individual projects, are seeing the
need for architecture to engage with cities.
The Shift in Design Sensibilities
The rising economy and population have led to huge
housing needs, driving the scale of architecture work
and creating massive opportunities in the country. It is
also one of the reasons why it has increased the number
of international architectural companies employed in
India. The ability to build and make a difference in India
has become enormous in the wake of towns burdened
by lack of infrastructure. This has also contributed to
an increasing number of Indian architects who have
returned to India to practice and be part of the country’s
change since completing their architectural education
overseas.
Glass,steelandaluminiummightremainas‘fashionable’
materials, but there has been a shift in sensibilities with
the revival of Indian crafts and the use of natural and
alternative materials such as brick, mud, clay, bamboo,
wood, stone, etc. Significantly, many architects are
innovatively bringing forward these materials to create
statements.
To conclude, Indian architecture is in a state of
flux where we have everything—explorations,
opportunities, experiments and evolved sensibilities—
and a step in the right direction could yield great results
and maybe help in re-discovering what we have lost.
The need of the hour is to not be carried away with
what is happening around us, but to understand our
needs, our expectations, our roots and work towards an
architecture that adapts to changing lifestyles but stays
true to its values and identity; that communicates to
people and shapes our society; that helps in building
memories and gives us buildings and spaces that can
sustain till posterity.
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Lifeskapes Designs is a leading interior designing
firm. We offer solutions from complete design
for a new as well as renovation site as per Client
requirements. Thus, we provide a full range of service
varying from space planning, conceptual design and
site supervision.
Visionary founder:
Sapna Jain, the Director, Founder of Lifeskapes
Designs, has completed her Interior Designing
Degree from Mumbai University. She understands
the technical requirements of a project, have a good
interpersonal communication skills and management
strategies. Being creative, imaginative & artistic, Sapna
is disciplined, organized & skilled businesswoman.
Her creative move drives her to redefine environments
in a manner that not only pleases the mind but also is
at the same time realistic. Being innovative, inventive
& talented, she has the vision & ability to transform
the vision of glamorous spaces to reality for all of her
customers.
Keeping informed with the latest content, client
satisfaction is her ultimate goal along with their
budget. She knows a project’s technical requirements,
has strong interpersonal communication capabilities
and outstanding management strategies.
It’s a teamwork:
Our team are passionate, love designing, and can
help bring custmers ideas life. We approach all our
projects with the same commitment and zest and have
experience with all styles of property – from cozy
country cottages, to contemporary homes and flats.
Indian interior designing has evidently prevailed since
10Most
Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
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the times of royal rule via obvious manifestations in
the detailing of magnificent monuments and historical
structures. Nevertheless, the industry today has woken-
up reaching its zenith, giving life to empty spaces,
revamping patterns, hues and structures across all
forums, be it corporate platforms, retail & commercial
arenas, homes or health spaces. Standing in all her
glory on the pedestal of becoming the world’s third
largest construction market by 2030, India’s interior
designing renaissance has resulted from cross-cultural
and global influences, making it one of the most sort-
after industries
2.) Office Locations: Mumbai
3) Website: http://www.lifeskapesdesigns.com
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Payal Kapoor
A Dynamic Mix of Designer, Planners, Dreamers and Doers
“
“Based on the brief awarded, the young and creative
company aims at creating a unique interior experience
for each customer. In our research, we strive to
enhance the client’s overall experience by providing
the right combination of the visual appeal and the right
preparation.
Given the budget, which is an essential and important
factor in designing a space, we have always had a
reputation as an innovative practice, providing a
satisfactory and creative product.
Ambitious persona:
I am from a services background with my father being
a decorated senior naval officer from the Indian Navy.
We are three sisters but raised no less than boys,
disciplined and told firmly to learn to be financially
independent, hence good education was always
important.
I am happily married to a person who is highly
qualified, academically brilliant and very well placed
in the corporate sector and holds a very senior position
in a MNC
Upon graduating from the Interiors School in 1987,
she was handpicked by Manasara’s Executive Director,
one of the country’s leading Interior Design Houses.
After getting enough exposure at Manasara, the
promoters of “Dream City” offered her a challenging
opportunity and she was appointed by them as senior
advisor to their design firm “Craftsmen.” This firm’s
programs were performed mostly on turnkey basis.
She was experienced operating at the grass root level
of labor and all machines, something that is needed
if you want to get strong craftsmanship, maintain
deadlines and function within budgets. Under her
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Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
supervision, the business diversified from producing
panel doors and windows to furniture of excellent
quality and carried out a range of Turnkey Basis
initiatives. Payal Kapoor says in her own words, “I
thought like my imagination and reputation as an
interior designer was being violated despite pouring
my energies into it. I decided to launch my own
business in 1991 and set up my own design company
under the banner “Visions.”
Accepting challenges:
Selling big ideas is one of the biggest challenges
young interior designers face. Often you only have
photos or a floor plan to try and express the feeling
of a whole room. Something impossible to market
does not happen biologically. Do whatever you need
to get your feelings out. From fabric samples to
mood boards, your customers will always appreciate
the extra effort to understand them. In the initial
phase, from invoices to purchase orders, maintaining
books was also a challenge, and accounting can get
overwhelming. The biggest challenge was getting
the payments from the client on time, even after the
project was completed on time.
Biggest challenge in achieving success has been
that I come from a totally non-business set up and
background. To learn the nuances of this trade,
financials and marketing apart from the academic side,
has been a challenge. After the formative years, one
learns of course and overcomes the challenges.
The biggest challenge has been to keep my team
motivated by exposing them to new trends, styles,
techniques which I pick up from my inbound and my
international travels.
Since we do a lot of turnkey projects, to keep my team
to stick to timelines and yet deliver a product with
a good workmanship can be tricky at times as we at
times work 3 shifts for commercial projects.
However, to work honestly, within timelines, financial
constraints, and an above board product delivery as per
our commitments is always a challenge.
This is essentially a male dominated industry. Not that
gender matters in any field today as, as long as you
deliver well within the set guidelines and constraints,
you get recognition. It is only a matter of time! Hard
work and honesty always pay in the long run.
Today’s industrial scenario:
Initially, the structures that were built around the globe
offered instructive examples of sustainable solutions
to problem building. Currently, the modern approach
to interior and construction has culminated in the
standardization and duplication of projects owing to
easy internet connectivity. In my opinion, a lot of work
currently has arisen from the philosophy of “cut-copy-
paste.” I still consider that sensitivity to nature is what
is lost today and that is of great concern. Based on the
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context, venue, environment and financial constraints,
we specialize in creating a new and unique experience
and room for each customer.
But we the organization thrives on designing healthy
structures that optimize natural light and ventilation,
as well as offering courtyards or landscaped gardens
whenever possible, rather than pursuing the pattern
of concrete jungles construction. We are trying to use
the materials available locally which are environment
sensitive and relevant.
Benefiting clients:
Throughout our profession, we are above board and
ensure complete transparency, consumer satisfaction
element at all stages and work hand in hand as a team.
Since finishing over 500 ventures in various fields of
leisure, housing, institutes, lounges, spas, trains and
restaurants, we plan to do the interior facelift in varied
fields all over the world.
We assume one person with an idea is equivalent to
one thousand who only have opinions. At visions,
we constantly strive to provide our clients with high-
quality Interior Services at the most reasonable prices.
This commitment to quality has led us to implement in
our organization a Total Quality Management (TQM)
program, we also intend to achieve ISO status soon,
and this will act as a further affirmation of our quality
and make us one of the few indoor design houses in
the world to have an ISO status. Each project is new
and our projects are not repetitive.
Differentiating factor:
At Visions, we believe in keeping both the concept
and the products used clear. Our aim is to provide
consumers with a long-term solution in terms of low
maintenance, for which we recommend the use of
those products that are environmentally friendly and
provide users with a cleaner and more comfortable
place. Using a lot of glass in outdoor windows, for
example, can certainly bring a lot of natural light,
but Glass absorbs heat and acts as a greenhouse, so
it is not suitable for hot climates. Therefore, every
design is subjective to the location, climate, customer
choice and budget. Given that we are expected to
build efficiently in many situations, we strive not
to compromise on the design’s individuality and
creativeness.
Using the philosophy that less is more and having the
budget in mind, we have always come up with a new
and innovative concept with the aid of using different
materials, which might be cheaper in cost but help to
achieve a positive overall design experience. We are
also proud to work on customer design brief, budgets
and timelines while maintaining intact, trendy and
fresh our aesthetic credibility.
Current projects:
We are fortunate to have had the opportunity to work
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on a variety of projects – cars, planes, simulators,
heritage palace property and fashionable hotels, super
luxury homes, institutes, colleges, hospitals, shopping
malls, pubs, bars and nightclubs. Therefore, we do not
capsulate in a typical mold or limit ourselves to being
generic. We like to innovate, function and put our best
foot forward on consultant or turnkey basis for all
sorts of architectural interiors project.
It has been a little over 30 years Payal Kapoor have
been in this profession and been working now for over
3 decades.
For her each project is important irrespective of its
scale and size.
The very fact that I endorse it and agree to be the one
to associate with it, means I need to give it my 100%
recently she have completed the following projects
The Savoy Mussorrie UK ITC, Welcomgroup. We
have just revamped and refurbished the ballroom, and
suites of the hotel are being done up.
-A 9 acre property At Udaipur for a wedding resort is
near completion done up in a raj era Mewar style.
-Banquet halls in Delhi have been given a facelift in a
contemporary style.
-We did luxury villas for a mini city at outskirts of
Delhi.
-Modern style club resort in a modern contemporary
style.
- Modern commercial corporate office space /building.
-Suite stack at a luxury hotel in Delhi - The Aman
Lodhi
-Currently we are designing a 100 room 4 star
contemporary style property.
-Few govt and semi govt owned resorts
- center in the heart of South Delhi
-Few hi end residences for pvt clients in Delhi
-Also refurbishing and renovating a heritage palace in
Rajasthan.
Ahead of the Curve:
We believe this sector is for highly focused, creative,
hard-working and trustworthy practitioners who are
willing to grow over time. It needs headwork, time and
patterns constant personal growth. Therefore, anyone
who is stagnant and unfocused will lose out over time.
Competition expands through heaps and bounds,
which is why this area requires constant analysis,
keeping up with patterns, outlets and ever-growing
products in the industry. Even since the landscape is
so diminishing due to social media and internet, one
needs the ability to quickly adapt, imbibe, pass over
time, and set patterns in this area as front-runners.
Being social worker:
As a qualified architectural interior design consultant,
she would apart from my work definitely try and
improve the life in cities environmentally.
That would mean better civic amenities designed in a
constructive manner and more organized.
For A lot of contribution towards sprucing up of our
cities can be done by upgrading facilities in colonies
like keeping rear streets clean, installing dust bins,
plantations etc.
This goes more in terms of my line of work though
socially a lot still needs to be done
47January 2020

10Most
Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
Sukriti Architecture and Interiors, is a full-service
Architecture, Construction Management, Interior design,
Engineering, and program management firm, we bring an
extraordinary depth of talent, Creativity and Technical skills
to facility and Infrastructure Projects.
Entrepreneur at heart:
Sukriti Architecture and Interiors believes that hospitals
should be a place with minimum building maintenance,
maximum patient attentiveness, and clear directions leading
to all departments, ergo avoiding chaos. With the emphasis
of the minutest of details of the healthcare sector, it takes
care of built-in environment, aesthetics & functionality.
Suitably, Sukriti delivers the capabilities of a multinational
firm with the personal attention of a boutique studio. “We
create spaces that enable people to communicate and
collaborate more effectively, streamlining operational
processes to deliver increased performance while reducing
associated costs,” asserts Abhishek Kr. Srivastava, Founder,
Sukriti Architectures and Interiors.
Taking advantage of their years of experience & expertise
in architecture and interior design, Abhishek & Babita
Srivastava (Co-Founder) lead a team of determined and
diligent professionals at Sukriti to provide comprehensive
solutions for both residential and business projects.
Which includes conceptualization, design development,
tendering, documentation, working drawings, project
costing, monitoring & execution, along with consultancy
& supervision especially for designing hospitals. Under
their mentorship, team Sukriti has been able to accomplish
milestone projects like Universal Hospital at Badarpur,
Aditi Nursing Home, Kedia Multispecialty Hospital &
Shishu Seva Sadan hospital in Darbhanga. Aptly, it can be
inferred that Sukriti possesses skillful resources & strong
infrastructure to carry out work of any magnitude & scale
in this domain.
It’s a teamwork:
The company’s founding member, Sukriti, Abhishek
constantly pushes the team to add value, encourage growth
and motivate positive change.
Mr.-ABHISHEK-Kr.-
SRIVATAVA
Founder
48 January 2020

Sukriti was founded in 2002 as a studio for architecture
and interior design, after Abhishek graduated from the
University of Karnataka in 2000. He began operations in
Delhi after intensive research in Buddhist architecture.
As a Registered Architect and an Accredited Professional,
Abhishek excels in design, planning, programming,
contracting, procurement, and construction project
management. He has prepared and reviewed design
drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and budget
reports. He is experienced in coordinating and facilitating
collaborative multi-discipline project teams that include
design agents, contractors, owners and end-users. Not just
that, Abhishek has also served as chief architect for multi-
phased infrastructure development and upgrades, building
renovation and new construction.
His passion about designing sustainable, quality
environments that create and deliver value for his
clients was put into practice from the first project “The
Ashok Paper Mill” for which he was given an honorable
mention. He has also been involved in various prestigious
projects and actively involved in various seminars &
workshops of prestigious organization like “SULABH
INTERNATIONAL”. He is also working as a consultant
with IL&FS, DTC, IICC, PEARL ACADEMY, and
LOREAL AND ANSALS.
Much to Abhishek’s credit, most of Sukriti’s executives
have a long history with the organization, creating a stable
leadership core to guide the organization’s long-term
strategies and daily operations.
Ms. Babita: Ms. Babita has over 16 years of design
experience including commercial, high-rise residential,
retail and large scale facilities in India. As one of the
founder members, she is responsible for the development
of the conceptual design and presentation materials, design
development and construction documents for the entire
project. Post her completion of Bachelors in architecture;
she associated herself with myriad prestigious projects.
She also possesses a great knowledge of vaastu,
suatainable design, landscaping and interiors. Her
dedication and experience shows in both the architectural
as well as interior designing. Possessing an in-depth
knowledge of workplace strategies, she plays an integral
role in helping clients achieve their goals, whether it is
about reducing real estate costs, aligning the workspace
with employee work styles, or improving workspace
flexibility, through a comprehensive design solution.
On every project, Babita remains involved throughout the
entire process and ensures the end result meets the client’s
programmatic, aesthetic, financial, and schedule goals.
Technology and Talent together:
The grand architectures by Sukriti are constructed
manoeuvring ultra-modern technologies with latest
innovations in architectural domain. Leveraging softwares
like AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Revit, SketchUp, and others, it
accomplishes its mission to design best quality buildings &
interior spaces at reduced costs.
With immense experience in shaping up hospitals &
clinics, Sukriti ensures interiors equipped with latest
hi-tech details such as air conditioning, fire alarm, public
address system, computer data cabling, attendance &
access control system, generator, UPS system, artificial
plants, artwork, fountain, landscaping & acoustic
treatment. Disavowing a `one-size-fits-all’ approach,
Sukriti provides tailored & need-specific solutions through
rigorous understanding of specific issues & challenges
inherent to different projects; in consequence exceeding
client’s objectives & expectations. “Our solutions combine
physical space with furniture and workspace technology to
enhance the way hospitals operate. In doing so, we create
environments through space planning, spatial formation,
finishes & furnishings selection that emphasizes patients’
wellbeing, express brand values and motivate & inspire
people,”
We are also in:
In addition to architectural services, we this COA-certified
firm also offers Architecture & Interior training under the
Sukriti Professional Academy which serves as a good
platform for students to obtain quality education in line
with the latest market trends, along with industry and site
visits, workshops and industry expert guest lectures.
With their motto of “Good Learning is everyone’s right”
the academy has associate consultants in the fields like
structural, electrical, plumbing & landscape design. Sukriti
has received recognition for maintaining a high standard
of design from aesthetic environmental, energy efficient,
Vaastu compliance and utility point of view
49January 2020

What Will the Architecture and Interior
Design Profession Look Like 10 Years in
the Future?
To gauge where the industry is headed in the decade
ahead, though 2030 may seem far off, in many cases
the trends and innovations that will continue to
transform the business are already in our midst.
Design Will Be Increasingly Digital:
Once reserved largely for the wealthy, interior design
services are gradually becoming available to almost
everyone. Your budget won’t determine whether you
can have a home you like or not,” “There will be a
solution for everyone, at every budget category.”
Designing tools will become increasingly sophisticated
in the decade ahead. “It’s going to provide designers
with efficiencies that help them do more designing
rather than the operations, communications, tracking,
order management then the historical years back.
As visualization apps and communication tools
continue to improve, designing rooms in the virtual
realm with far-flung designers will also become
increasingly easy and attractive.
Indeed, as technology improves, expects 3D
visualization, including advances in the augmented
reality and virtual reality services already offered
by some start-ups, to be at the heart of most design
decisions. “Ten years from now, people will use
visualization for buying furniture no matter whether
they’re going into a store to buy a piece, trying to lay
out an entire room, or hiring an interior designer. It is
going to be an expected part of the flow. “You’ll be
able to take a few pictures of your room, and it will be
developed into a 3D model in a couple of seconds.”
Originality Will Be More Important Than Ever:
There will always be a market of people who want
something that isn’t seen everywhere, and that isn’t
available to everyone,
“People in the high-end, will look further for novel
things, one-of-a-kind things, and commissioned
pieces. In the last number of years, we have seen an
expansion of creative people working at a small scale,
doing really beautiful one-off work. That kind of
craftsmanship will become even more prized.”
Social Media Will Mean Business:
Over the past decade, social media has changed from
online curiosity to big business. For designers, it is
now an effective way to showcase completed projects,
highlight new product launches, and ultimately meet
clients. In many cases, “it’s become their portfolio,
50 January 2020

“It’s going to get more and more refined and less
and less haphazard. “You will be able to walk a real
home or a conceptual home using visualization and
virtual reality on a social media platform,” “That
will impact the way that designers pitch clients.” At
the same time, by allowing them to tell their stories
in such a rich way, “designers are going to go the
way of the celebrity chef. Ten years ago, chefs
were not celebrities, but TV made them famous.
Imagining interior designers will follow.
Brick-and-Mortar Will Get Smarter:
Brick-and-mortar retailers, innovative in-store
technology, smart shopping, customer behavior. In
the present digital era, brick-and-mortar retailing
is being challenged to become smarter and provide
greater value to both consumers and retailers. As
e-commerce sites have nibbled at the profits of
traditional shopping giants, the retail landscape has
undergone its most radical change in a century. But
that doesn’t mean brick-and-mortar retail is dead—
there’s a reason digitally driven companies continue
to open newer, bigger stores in select locations.
Online Retail Will Get Slicker:
More consumers have fueled internet retail growth
each year using fast Broadband connections and the
profusion of easier, more navigable Web sites that
encourage browsing and buying online. Slicker Web
sites, with better use of imaging that lets consumers
see up-close views of the products. They are making
the shopping experience more natural.
Antiques Will Make a Comeback:
Antiques, in general, have had a difficult run over
the past 10 years, as once fashionable periods
and designers fell out of favor and collectors
increasingly focused on contemporary works.
However, much like the stock market is cyclical;
many industry watchers say that antiques are
overdue for a comeback. “As design becomes
mainstream, people are going to want individuality
and the special touch that will make their interiors
remarkable
51January 2020

10Most
Promising
Architecture &
Interior
Design
Consultants - 2020
Worksphere Architects
believe that a good design
is all about listening to the
client’s whispering needs
and applying our hear
The drive for creativity and with a vision to bring in
more creativity in the corporate architecture space,
Swapnil Sawant and Padmapani Tilwe collaborated to
establish Worksphere Architects. During the inception,
Worksphere was the vision of two individuals.
Thereafter, Vibha Ponkshe, Urvi Lodaya and Rajesh
Mehra joined subsequently.
The firm started operating from a small space with
initial assignments being received on goodwill.
However, starting from the scratch is never an easy
task. It calls for untiring and incessant hard work, and
the team left no stone unturned to turn their dream into
reality.
Initial struggle:
“There had been periods of sheer joy as recognition
came from the unceasing effort. However, not every
chapter in a success story speaks of moments of
elation. There were also occasions when tension on
determination worked, when focus became blurred,
and task seemed to be heading into oblivion. Constant
work pressure and slow returns caused disillusion and
the thought, “Was this all a mistake? “Started striking.
Breaking away from a secured job to start out on our
own, with just a vision, was not proving to be a very
prolific move. But hope is what still remains even
when everything else disappears. Turning each failure
into a stepping-stone, we slowly and steadily, kept
marching ahead. And soon, success set in.
Swapnil Sawant
Director
52 January 2020

Ahead of the Curve:
Worksphere was not a first company product mover.
When the company was founded, it had to compete
with large firms that were nearly ten years old. While
being a young company, the domain of work was eager
to seize opportunities and maximize the resources.
Worksphere’s best way to capture a break was by
transforming its vulnerability into its power.
Worksphere repositioned itself as ‘ Company Enablers
‘ from Architects. “We have come up with a unique
method where we as company enablers started to help
consumers reach their business goals.
Now our designs were proven more profitable
then competition, “speaks Rajesh Mehra, Director,
Worksphere Architects. This approach of Worksphere
has been the game changer. The joint venture of two
men which started from an 80 sq.ft.garage is now an
over 40-strong organization of efficient architects and
technocrats, specializing in delivering value.
Winning the clients:
“The biggest challenge confronting the company was
recognizing the expectations of the clients. We helped
them to segregate desires and their wishes through our
communication classroom”
The unique pre designed workshop helps clients
to identify their quantitative and qualitative needs
and through psychometric methodologies, the firm
identifies the deep aspirations and quantifies them into
a well-documented design program. Core competency
of Worksphere lies in its matured design approach.
Seldom does a project shoot in time and cost. This has
helped Worksphere sustain its repeat clients.
Reaching the Definite Destination:
Worksphere Architect’s success should be attributed
to its philosophy of listening to the clients keenly
and looking into the minutest detail. It has managed
to preserve and propagate its foundation principles
and has successfully carved a niche for itself in the
world of corporate interiors. Today, Worksphere
boasts of an impressive and diverse clientele which
includes Tata Group, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance,
Bharti Enterprises, Standard Chartered, HSBC, Citi
Bank, Axis Bank, SBI and many more. With over
450 projects to its credit across 50 locations in India,
Worksphere is creating inspiring environment which
is not merely jigsaw fitting of space. The firm ensures
a stress-free working environment for its people,
inspiring them to put in their best. The energy and
enthusiasm is obviously reflected in their work. Time
and again, the team of Worksphere has delighted its
clients with its designs and economically viable design
solutions.
Differentiating factor:
Worksphere assumes “Cost = Performance – Quantity”
in the formula. The department is constantly working
to get ‘ Value for Money ‘ on the table. “Our strength
was to work across budgets and make the constraint
beautiful and this made us favorite among our
customers.
This has earned us repeat business from all our
clients,” says Urvi Lodaya, Head- Projects,
Worksphere Architects. Worksphere is dedicated to
attending to the client’s whispering needs, making a
fresh approach towards defining his objectives and
application of systematic methodology to deliver
value. We believe – ‘A good design is all about
listening to the client and applying our heart’ and we
are determined to work with this notion in years to
come,”
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