In a profession shaped by collaboration, The Architect’s Diary presents ‘POWER COUPLE,’ a curated showcase of 50 dynamic male–female duos who may not always be bound by love or family, but by something equally powerful: shared purpose, mutual respect, and a commitment to create together. Across studios, disciplines, and cities, these partnerships reflect the evolving narrative of gender in the built environment.
Whether as co-founders, creative leaders, or strategic partners, each duo exemplifies how contrasting perspectives can enrich a unified vision. This exclusive feature goes beyond portfolios. It delves into how these collaborators challenge, support, and push each other to do better, think deeper, and build bolder. Power Couple is not just about recognition; it’s about redefining leadership and honoring the silent synergy behind extraordinary design legacies.
Partners in both professional and personal life, Shilpa Srinivas and Nithin Shivakumar founded Aarthaa Design Studio in 2019 with a shared dream: to create spaces that tell unique stories. After honing their skills at top design firms, this young duo combined their experience, passion, and energies to build a practice of what they dreamt of. Their relationship forms the foundation of their work, built on mutual respect, shared ambition, and a love for design that continuously evolves.
Aarthaa Studio takes on both residential and commercial projects, each approached with a fresh perspective and attention to individuality. Their belief that “every client is unique, and so is every brief” is reflected in the studio’s versatile body of work. With a strong in-house team and trusted network of artisans across South India, Shilpa and Nithin guide every project from concept to completion. Today, their studio is known for its detail-driven, elegant design language and has been featured in leading publications. Together, they continue to shape ‘Aarthaa’ that resonates far beyond architecture.
What happens when you pair a hyper-perfectionist with a zen problem-solver? You get AKG Design Studio, built on love, laughter, late-night drawings, and a shared obsession with doing things right. Ashwina is all fire and finesse, the one clients call, the one the team fears (lovingly), and the one who’ll spot a misplaced tile from two floors up. With an eye honed by photography and an architect mother’s legacy, she breathes creativity. Ketan, on the other hand, is her perfect foil, calm, grounded, and quietly fixing what others panic over.
Together, they’ve turned their contrasts into a company culture, where design is personal, execution is sharp, and every project gets their whole head and heart. Now joined by their son Soumitra, a product designer who gives meaning to the word ‘bespoke,’ AKG is a true family affair, designing spaces with sincerity, soul, and a surprising amount of humor. Power couple? Maybe.
The dynamic duo Jwalant Mahadevwala and Kanika Agarwal founded ‘andblack design studio’ in 2012, bringing together a shared ambition of experimentation and process-driven architecture. Based in the culturally rich land of Ahmedabad, their interdisciplinary practice spans architecture, interiors, installations, and custom furniture.
With over 70 completed works, their approach blends parametric tools and physical modeling, crafting ‘BOLD’ spaces. Known for reimagining materials like bamboo, wood, paper, and metal in unexpected ways, the duo constantly challenges the norm and establishes new design dialogues in India. Their relationship fuels a seamless collaboration, where ideas evolve organically and boundaries blur between the personal and professional. Together, they lead a studio rooted in innovation and precision, proving that shared vision and deep respect can build spaces with impact.
As first-generation entrepreneurs, the duo began their journey without a legacy to lean on and were driven solely by a shared dream to redefine luxury living and bring happiness into people’s lives by crafting optimal spaces. Founded in 2009 in Mumbai by architect Amit N. Phanse and interior designer Shivangi Shahane Phanse, ANS Design House is a testament to vision, resilience, and an enduring passion for design.
Every obstacle became a catalyst for growth, shaping their character and strengthening the foundation of what would evolve into one of Mumbai’s most respected names in the interior design industry. Today, ANS Design House has successfully transformed over 100 spaces into personalized sanctuaries that embody beauty, functionality, and timeless elegance.
What began as Arunika Sarkar’s personal pursuit of elegance in 2008 evolved into a design language now synonymous with Arredatore Design Studio. Known for designing upscale residential and commercial interiors, Arunika built the studio from the ground up in Kolkata, layering spaces with art, texture, and narrative.
When Arindam Chatterjee returned to India after studying architecture in London and gaining international experience, his arrival brought fresh perspectives and ideas to the studio’s creative heartbeat. With Arunika’s intuitive, story-driven approach and Arindam’s global outlook, the duo found a natural rhythm, both in ‘life and design.’
Today, Arredatore thrives as a multidisciplinary studio led by a partnership grounded in mutual admiration and shared vision. Together, Arunika and Arindam blend old-world charm with modern restraint, creating interiors that speak softly yet powerfully. Their journey is one of balance, of past and future.
Architect duo Aviral Mahajan and Hemani Badyal lead the studio, driven by a young, passionate team committed to crafting high-end spaces across residential, commercial, and hospitality typologies in 2017. What sets Aviral’s practice apart is a shared commitment to tailoring design to each space, guided by its context, function, and character.
The duo’s complementary strengths bring a unique edge to their work: Hemani’s deep expertise in heritage conservation, shaped by her time in Italy, lends thoughtfulness and artistic depth, while Aviral brings fearless ambition, strategic clarity, and innovation in execution.
“Fueled by fearless ambition and a relentless drive to redefine design, we unite to build a practice that breaks boundaries and crafts bold new narratives at every scale with every project,” say Aviral & Hemani.
When Melissa Smith and Sachin Bandukwala came together to form BandukSmith Studio in Ahmedabad, they weren’t just building a practice; they were redefining what it means to design with purpose. Their studio doesn’t chase grandeur. Instead, it questions, listens, and engages deeply and honestly with the world around it.
For Melissa and Sachin, each project is a conversation, shaped by the wisdom of craftsmen, engineers, vendors, and communities. They don’t view architecture as isolated design but as a collaborative, ongoing process rooted in everyday life. Through BandukSmith, they explore how to build with people rather than for them. Their work quietly challenges norms, honors local contexts, and embraces complexity not as a problem, but as a possibility. That’s what makes them a true POWER COUPLE.
With a shared passion for sustainability and passive design, Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare champion the use of local materials, reimagined in new ways to tell fresh stories. Their work seamlessly weaves the local with the global to craft spaces that feel distinctly modern yet rooted in India.
Their projects span residential, hospitality, and educational spaces, all approached with deep sensitivity to users, site, and surrounding ecology. Driven by biophilic principles, their architecture embraces the contrasts of human life, ritual and routine, stillness and movement, and translates them into tactile, thoughtful spaces. Every design by Blurring Boundaries is an exploration of connection: between people and place, tradition and technology, and form and feeling.
Dikshu and Arunima Kukreja are a passionate duo whose work spans architecture, design, and cultural impact. At CP Kukreja Architects, Dikshu brings a global perspective shaped by his education at Harvard and SPA Delhi. His projects, from Yashobhoomi and Ayodhya Redevelopment to Harrow International School, reflect a deep commitment to sustainability, cultural context, and urban transformation. His contributions extend beyond architecture, serving as the Honorary Consul General of Albania to India.
Arunima, a history graduate from St. Stephen’s College and founder of the CP Kukreja Foundation, leads with a strong belief in design as a catalyst for change. Through the Foundation, she has launched exhibitions, academic collaborations, and archives that spotlight India’s design legacy and future. Their journey is one of purpose, passion, and a commitment to shaping a more thoughtful and inclusive built environment.
What began as a shared vision between architect Hemali Soni and engineer Dev Soni soon blossomed into De’uja Designs, a multidisciplinary studio founded in 2017. Rooted in mutual respect, complementary strengths, and a deep passion for design, the duo set out to reimagine spaces with sensitivity, simplicity, and soul.
Their relationship, both personal and professional, brings balance; Hemali’s intuitive design sensibilities meet Dev’s structural pragmatism. Hence, resulting in work that is not just aesthetically compelling but also contextually grounded. Together, they believe that meaningful design doesn’t shout; it whispers through thoughtful detailing, seamless functionality, and honest materiality.
Founded in 2012 by architect Muzamil Hasham, Design Boulevard was born from a vision shaped by the cumulative insights and experiences he garnered during his practicing years. With a profound passion for architecture and landscape design, Muzamil thrives on the limitless possibilities of exploring materials in unconventional and innovative ways. His design philosophy revolves around crafting spaces that seamlessly harmonize with nature, ensuring every project embodies a sense of balance and purpose.
Since joining Design Boulevard in 2014, Ar. Komal Menda has been an integral force behind the firm’s distinctive approach. Her journey into architecture and interior design has been marked by her unwavering commitment to creating spaces that resonate with context and purpose. Komal brings a refined sense of visualization to every project, allowing her to experiment boldly with forms, textures, and materials. Together, Muzamil and Komal embody the spirit of Design Boulevard, an ever-evolving pursuit of thoughtful design that transforms spaces into timeless expressions of creativity and context.
For Chaitra Saraf and Nidhish R., architecture is a shared journey of listening, learning, and creating with intention. Through their practice, Design Kacheri, they craft spaces that are deeply rooted in culture, shaped by sustainability, and designed with empathy. Their work goes beyond buildings; it tells stories that reflect local context, revive traditional techniques, & serve real human needs.
With a deep commitment to community, they blend the old with the new, making each project timeless yet relevant. Their thoughtful approach and equal partnership embody the very spirit of Power Couple. Together, they continue to build a legacy of conscious, client-driven architecture.
Principal Architects Sukhmani Singh and Siddharth Singh, both graduates of the School of Architecture, CEPT Ahmedabad, have over 20 years of experience in the field under the name Design Pendulum. Together, the pair brings apparently contrasting dualities into design processes: meticulousness and rawness, openness and enclosure. However, the built environments that they create are not binary but diverse in character.
Given the breadth of experience and interests of its principals, rather than specializing, the studio finds strength in locating the conceptual roots across a variety of types, scales, and natures of projects. Our repertoire ranges from residential, retail, and workspace interiors to the architecture of holiday homes, urban homes, housing & institutions. The architects soak joy from every moment of the design process, particularly the representation of ideas in drawings & models. Their development through construction drawings, and their materialization on and off site. Collaboration with inhabitants, engineers & craftsperson is yet another thrill.
Founded by Dipttii Khanna and Rishi Khanna, the practice is a seamless confluence of creative ingenuity and structured execution. While Dipttii brings her signature design language marked by understated luxury, refined detailing, and an emotional connection to spaces, Rishi grounds the practice with his operational finesse and business acumen.
Together, they have built a boutique design studio that has made a mark in high-end residences, bespoke interiors, and experiential spaces across India. What sets their approach apart is the perfect interplay between aesthetics and practicality. Every project is not only visually compelling but also deeply personal and thoughtfully functional. As husband and wife, their chemistry translates into a dynamic synergy at work.
When CEPT University brought Suketu Shah and Aashna Desai together, little did they know their shared passion for architecture would one day evolve into a lasting personal and professional partnership. In 2016, they co-founded Dreamscape Architects, a studio that seamlessly blends the poetic with the practical, and where every project becomes a canvas for emotion, clarity, and character. Their relationship anchors the practice; Aashna’s intuitive design sensibility complements Suketu’s strategic thinking, creating a synergy that brings depth to their work.
From bespoke homes to contemporary workspaces, Dreamscape’s strength lies in balancing tradition with innovation and turning even the most utilitarian spaces into design opportunities. At the heart of their approach is collaboration, not just with each other, but with their clients and team of young designers. Together, they craft immersive, personal environments grounded in context, detail, and emotion. For Aashna and Suketu, design is not just a profession; it’s the shared dream they live and build every day.
Gaurav Deore and Pritam Soni’s partnership is rooted in shared vision and mutual respect, both in life and in their practice. Together, they founded Gaurav Deore Architects, driven by the belief that design should be deeply personal, purposeful, and timeless. Their studio seamlessly blends architecture with interiors, offering holistic solutions that balance simplicity with elegance. Gaurav and Pritam’s collaborative process ensures that each space feels warm, grounded, and genuinely connected to its user. Their journey is one of clarity, intent, and quiet impact.
Founded in 2020 by architects Kaushal and Sweety Tatiya, Kaushal Tatiya Architects is a young, award-winning architecture and interior design studio based in Pune. Together, the duo brings a shared passion for design that goes beyond aesthetics, shaping spaces that respond deeply to their context in volume, materiality, and emotion. Their philosophy sees architecture not as a static composition but as a kinetic experience in motion.
Every space they create is intentional, offering directional movement and carefully framed visual perspectives from every vantage point. As partners in life and design, Kaushal and Sweety balance creativity with clarity, crafting environments that are immersive, contextual, and rooted in purpose. Their work reflects a collaborative spirit and a commitment to transforming everyday spaces into meaningful experiences.
At Hundredhands, Sunitha Kondur and Bijoy Ramachandran form more than just a design partnership. Special emphasis is given to the response to climate, the existing scale and character of the context, and the appropriate use of materials and construction techniques in the development of a project. Both partners have bachelor’s degrees from Bangalore University and a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston.
They have wide-ranging experience in the design and management of large housing, commercial, and institutional projects, both in the United States and India. While Kondur went on to work as a project manager with the Massachusetts State College Building Authority, Boston, and was senior project manager for the prestigious Houses at Sagaponac Project in New York, Bijoy Ramachandran worked on a range of master plans and urban design projects with Koetter, Kim & Associates in Boston and Cooper, Robertson & Partners in New York before returning to India.
The partners moved back and established the multidisciplinary firm, Hundredhands, in 2003. Besides the practice, Kondur is the founder of SOURCE, a materials, product, and furniture sourcing company, and cofounder of WIREnet World (Women in Real Estate Network), a professional networking group for women across the field of real estate.
In the quiet town of Thrissur, Reny Lijo and Lijo Jos have carved a space where architecture becomes more than form; it becomes emotion, expression, and experience. As co-founders of LIJO.RENY.architects, their partnership thrives on creative tension, shared vision, and a deep love for both architecture and art. Since establishing their studio in 2005, they have redefined Kerala’s design landscape, one thoughtful, bold project at a time. Reny and Lijo don’t follow a signature style.
Instead, they let each project speak for itself, shaped by site, context, and the people it serves. Their work flows freely between architecture and site-specific installations, a reflection of their fluid design process and open-ended philosophy. They tell stories, provoke thought, and invite reflection.
Together, they’ve won countless accolades, but what truly sets them apart is their courage to blur boundaries and stay curious. As a power couple, Reny and Lijo remind us that great design comes from fearless collaboration and that love, both for each other and for their craft, can build the most powerful foundations of all.
When Vishal Kakria and Rhythm Kapoor came together to form Line & Space, they brought more than just design sensibilities; they brought vision, curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Their partnership thrives on shared ambition and a deep understanding of design as a tool for meaningful impact.
Every project they take on is rooted in clarity and purpose. For them, a space isn’t just built, it’s carefully shaped, nurtured, and brought to life with intention. Vishal’s process-oriented mindset complements Rhythm’s intuitive eye, resulting in work that is both strategic and soulful.
Their commitment to detail, hands-on approach, and focus on long-term value have earned them trust and admiration from clients and peers. Together, they are not only shaping thoughtful spaces but also cultivating a design brand that reflects who they are: grounded, driven, and always evolving.
At the intersection of artistry, architecture, and interior excellence, Manmeet and Dimpy Ahuja have built a design practice that embodies the pinnacle of refined living. Based in Gurugram, their studio is renowned for crafting bespoke spaces that merge timeless elegance with modern functionality. From expansive architectural concepts to finely curated interiors, their work is a celebration of detail, luxury, and storytelling. With Manmeet’s creative vision and Dimpy’s intuitive design sensibility, the couple brings a holistic approach to every project.
Their portfolio spans high-end residences, lifestyle spaces, and architectural marvels, each meticulously tailored to reflect the individuality of its occupants. A defining feature of their practice is their exclusive line of customized luxury furniture, designed in-house to complement their interiors with harmony and precision.
Some studios begin with a blueprint; Maze Concept Design LLP began with a belief that design should adapt, respond, and evolve. Founded in 2020 by Priyanka and Koushik, the practice was born out of a shared desire to question norms and embrace the unfamiliar. As creative partners, their strength lies not in mirroring each other but in challenging and complementing one another’s vision.
Their work avoids repetition or signature motifs; instead, each project is a response to its site, climate, and cultural context. This open-ended design approach allows them to experiment with new materials, construction methods, and the integration of local crafts through meaningful collaborations.
While Priyanka brings a fine eye for spatial nuance and storytelling, Koushik anchors the process with a practical yet progressive approach to building. Together, they champion a design language that’s fluid, inclusive, and deeply human, always placing innovation, sustainability, and local relevance at the core of their architectural narrative.
Dean D’Cruz and Reboni Saha, the minds behind Mozaic Design, bring two worlds together, architecture and product design, into one thoughtful, purpose-driven studio. Based in Goa, Mozaic has spent over 25 years creating designs that are rooted in nature, culture, and innovation. Dean’s homes, resorts, and institutions reflect his belief in building with nature, not against it. Long before sustainability became a trend, Dean was already designing with local wisdom and low-impact methods in mind.
Reboni brings a different but complementary perspective. Her work in industrial design spans from appliances to transport, including India’s first Skybus prototype and interiors for the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper trains. Together, they lead a studio that balances scale, context, and creativity. As a power couple, they show how design can be both practical and poetic.
When Manav and Shivangi Patel come together at MS Design Studio, it feels like stillness in motion. Their designs speak in whispers, clean lines, natural textures, and quiet elegance that doesn’t demand attention but lingers long after. With a shared love for minimalism, they strip away the unnecessary to reveal the essence of each space. Shivangi brings soul; Manav brings structure.
Together, they sculpt homes that feel like a deep breath, rooted in context, timeless in spirit. Their studio is more than a workplace; it’s a reflection of their partnership, focused, intentional, and driven by purpose. As a power couple, they prove that design doesn’t need noise to make a statement. It just needs honesty, harmony, and heart.
For Parul and Vineet Agarwal, design isn’t a division of disciplines; it’s a shared language that flows effortlessly between architecture, interiors, and lived experience. As life partners and co-founders of Native Sutra, their journey began with a desire to strip away the unnecessary and design with intention, where every element has purpose and place.
With an in-house team that works as a seamless unit, they ensure creative vision and execution go hand in hand. Parul brings an instinct for composition and intimacy, while Vineet grounds the work in clarity and process. Together, they create spaces that feel timeless, tactile, and above all, human. Their designs don’t just speak; they resonate.
Nebulous Design Workshop, founded by Manoj Sabnani in 2002, has evolved from a humble 10’×10’ studio to a global design powerhouse. As the visionary “Fountainhead,” Manoj brings architectural precision and international expertise, shaped by projects across 10 countries and 44 cities. His partnership with Kiran Sabnani, the intuitive “Synergist,” has been instrumental in elevating the studio’s design vision.
With Kiran’s expertise in Dubai’s real estate market and passion for interior design, the duo leads a talented team of architects, and designers. Together, they craft purposeful spaces that balance innovation with intent and functionality with emotional resonance. From carbon-neutral penthouses to immersive retail environments and intelligent industrial spaces, Nebulous‘s projects are guided by curiosity, integrity, and an unrelenting drive to design dreams. Their collaborative approach blends global perspective with local insight, redefining excellence in the built environment.
At One Habitat Studio, architects Yash Shah and Anuja Sawarkar bring together a shared vision rooted in simplicity, calm, and quiet reflection. Their design philosophy is built on the belief that architecture, even in its stillness, can spark a silent yet profound conversation with its users, evoking emotion, memory, and a deep sense of connection.
With a foundation grounded in both academic rigor and practical experience, Yash and Anuja understand that architecture goes far beyond physical form. For them, it is a tool to shape experiences, influence thought, and leave behind a lasting psychological imprint. Their work gently transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, inviting people to see their surroundings with fresh eyes. Each space they design becomes a story, told through material, light, and silence. As partners in both life and design, they strive to create environments that resonate with the soul, inviting stillness, reflection, and enduring meaning.
Walk into Dr. Keyur and Megha’s studio, and it doesn’t feel like a typical office. It’s an open-plan workplace where everyone is involved in every aspect of their projects. The openness of the studio encourages interaction and the exchange of knowledge. The physical models lining the walls subtly highlight the studio’s emphasis on the act of ‘making.’ Keyur and Megha lead the research-based, award-winning design practice PVDRS, which they co-founded in 2013.
Based in Ahmedabad, India, their studio works across a wide range of scales. Their work is characterized by a layered response to climate, culture, and user lifestyles, creating spaces that are contemporary, contextual, and celebratory.
Hailing from different states and cultures, Srinath and Sruthi turned their diverse backgrounds into design strength, founding Quintae Architects with a shared purpose: to tell stories through spaces. What began as a small Coimbatore-based practice has flourished into a Chennai-headquartered firm with a footprint across South India. Their partnership is built on more than shared goals. It’s rooted in trust, complementing visions, and a deep respect for craft.
At Quintae, each project is approached not just as a design challenge but as a narrative waiting to be shaped. Together, Srinath and Sruthi continue to evolve as creators, bridging logic with emotion and architecture with meaning.
For Arpit and Radhika Dutt, design is more than a profession; it’s a shared pursuit of purpose. As life and creative partners, they founded RA Design Studio on the belief that architecture should be as emotionally resonant as it is technically sound. What unites them is their ability to blend intuition and inquiry. Radhika brings a sensitivity to space and material, while Arpit grounds each project in research and context. Their studio seamlessly weaves together architecture, landscape, and interiors, crafting spaces that are both responsive and refined.
Every project is approached as a fresh investigation into form, function, and feeling. At the heart of their practice is a commitment to sustainability, where local materials and mindful construction become vessels of identity. Through collaboration and conversation, Arpit and Radhika create designs that don’t just occupy land; they belong to it. Together, they continue to redefine what it means to build with integrity, balance, and soul.
For Rahul Vignesh and Vandhana Priyadharshini, architecture isn’t just a profession; it’s an evolving dialogue between people and place. When they founded RVDA in 2015, their goal wasn’t just to design buildings but to create meaningful experiences rooted in clarity, context, and care. Based in Chennai, the studio emerged from their shared vision to design spaces that feel inevitable.
With every project, they ask, How can design reveal rather than impose? Their answer lies in a design language that’s quiet yet confident, minimal yet warm. Their combined strengths, Rahul’s technical finesse and Vandhana’s spatial sensitivity, form the backbone of RVDA’s ethos. Together, they lead a team committed to purposeful architecture, driven by thoughtful details, strong client relationships, and honest storytelling. Today, RVDA is recognized for its timeless sensibility and contextual insight, an expression of a partnership that is as rooted in mutual respect as it is in design excellence.
Sanjay Puri and Nina Puri, the duo behind Sanjay Puri Architects, have spent decades building a practice rooted in bold ideas, thoughtful design, and a shared passion for architecture. What started as a partnership has now become one of India’s most celebrated architecture firms, with over 500 awards, including top global recognitions from the World Architecture Festival, Architizer, LOOP Design Awards, and more.
Their studio is known for creating sustainable, context-driven spaces that feel fresh and forward-thinking. Whether designing in Australia or Oman or across 51 cities in India, their work always carries a strong sense of place and purpose. While Sanjay brings global insight as a jury member and speaker at major international platforms, Nina plays a key role in shaping the studio’s vision and operations. Together, they lead a team of over 100 architects who are constantly exploring new ways to shape space and experience. Their journey is one of partnership, built on trust, creativity, and the desire to make meaningful architecture.
As design partners, they bring contrasting and complementary skills to the practice. Vikrant is always seeing the big idea, the larger narrative, as well as having a deep interest in pursuing research, fabrication, and computation. Since he has worked within the fashion and music industries before he began architecture, he likes to think laterally. He bring together different processes and elements within these creative disciplines within his designs.
For Amita, her interest lies in weaving together narrative and context, as well as the formal and spatial aesthetic within designs, while focusing on the execution of everyday tasks and teams. Both Amita and Vikrant like the creative as well as the business side of things. They see themselves as designers and entrepreneurs. By viewing their studio as a platform to explore multiple curiosities between places, stories, and cultures that can work across systems, structures, and spaces. SAV is an architectural, interior, and landscape design studio based in Goa, Mumbai, and London, producing innovative and crafted designs. Founded in 2011, their work has grown across different continents and involves a wide range of projects.
Shailesh Rajput and Mansi Mehta’s partnership is built on shared values, slowness, soul, and storytelling. Together, they’ve shaped Shailesh Rajput Studio into more than just a design practice; it’s a philosophy. At the heart of their work lies a conscious return to the human hand, a rebellion against speed and sameness. Their approach is rooted in mindfulness, where design becomes a carrier of emotion and memory. Every creation begins with a feeling, not a formula.
It’s then lovingly translated into form through handcraft, where imperfections are celebrated as markers of authenticity. Shailesh and Mansi believe that function should never eclipse feeling and that the most meaningful objects are those that carry intention in every line and texture. Their studio’s output reflects this ethos: timeless, honest, and deeply personal. In their journey, love, craft, and purpose merge, proving that design becomes a story worth holding onto.
SPARC DESIGN is a multidisciplinary consultancy firm founded in 2010, specializing in architecture, interiors, product design, and turnkey solutions. With over two decades of experience, together Suhani and Vikram lead the firm with a deep-rooted passion for design that blends creativity, innovation, and context. Their work, ranging from residential and commercial spaces to hospitality projects, is known for its vibrant use of materials, textures, and tailored detailing, resulting in spatial experiences that are both aesthetic and impactful.
The philosophy of the firm is to enhance lives through design, seamlessly integrating functionality with emotional resonance. This vision is supported by a team of committed designers and artisans who bring every idea to life. “We channel creativity into bold ideas and build businesses rooted in purpose, where every design is not just an expression but a strategic step toward shaping a more inspired world,” say Suhani & Vikram Sanghra.
At the heart of Studio Deshi are Devanshi Doshi and Shivam Vaidya, a creative duo reimagining the spirit of Indian design with boldness and balance. Founded in 2019 in Ahmedabad, their studio blends research, craft, and curiosity to create interiors, furniture, and products that are both rooted and refreshing. Together, they navigate the rich space between contrasts, contemporary and traditional, digital precision and handmade warmth, and disruption and empathy.
Each project becomes a layered story where material, memory, and meaning intersect to shape spaces that feel distinctly personal and deeply Indian. Devanshi and Shivam see design as a living narrative. Whether crafting an intimate home or a dynamic workspace, their process is thoughtful, hands-on, and human-centered. Through a uniquely Deshi lens, they are quietly redefining what modern Indian interiors can look and feel like.
At Studio MSA, husband-and-wife duo Sagar Kamat and Manali Vartikar bring together a thoughtful blend of innovation, craftsmanship, and shared design values. They approach each project with creativity, care, and a hands-on spirit. Their work is rooted in the transformative power of materials, exploring how textures, forms, and construction techniques can shape spaces that are not only beautiful but also livable and enduring.
From building scale models to full-size prototypes, their process is as conceptually tactile. Sustainability lies at the heart of their practice. The duo continually experiments with eco-friendly materials, merging traditional techniques with contemporary design language. Studio MSA’s portfolio reflects a commitment to timeless design, spaces.
Bound by no roots in common, Harini and Siddhaarth founded Studio MOB with what began as a lighthearted venture and an even less serious friendship. Little did they know, those early days in the studios of architecture school would evolve into a partnership defined by shared purpose. Studio MOB, based in Coimbatore, is a collaboration of contrasts rather than likeness. Their process thrives on difference, varied mindsets, divergent thoughts, and a deep commitment to a ommon goal.
What unites them is not how similarly they think, but how beautifully their differences align. Moreover, Studio MOB is a living space of ideas, debates, and discoveries. Together, they’ve built more than just a practice, a dynamic dialogue that explores architecture with honesty, boldness, and heart. With the evolution of each project, their friendship finds form, and their shared vision continues to take shape.
Partners in work and life, Harsh Soneji and Pratha Bhagat bring more than creativity to the table; they bring clarity, collaboration, and an ever-evolving vision. Their journey is built on the belief that design is not just about aesthetics but about shaping how we live, feel, and connect. With an eye for detail and a heart for purpose, Harsh and Pratha approach every project with equal parts curiosity and care.
Whether it’s a home, a product, or an urban intervention, they dig deep, balancing beauty with context, climate, and culture. Their practice thrives on partnerships, not just with each other, but with artisans, designers, and clients. Together, they’ve created a space that listens, adapts, and transforms. As a power couple, they prove that great design starts with dialogue and grows through shared passion.
For Aniketh Bafna and Sonal Mutha, co-founders of Studio Ipsa, design is not just about creating beautiful homes; it’s about crafting stories that reflect the lives within them. Over the past eight years, this Bangalore-based duo has shaped a practice rooted in empathy, detail, and purpose. Their partnership thrives on balance: Sonal brings an intuitive eye for aesthetics and atmosphere, while Aniketh anchors the process with strategic clarity and precision.
Together, they’ve built a studio known for its deeply personal approach. Each home is a reflection of the people it’s built for, tailored, thoughtful, and timeless. Their belief in process shines through every layer, from the first sketch to the final styling. What makes Studio Ipsa truly special is its quiet confidence and its ability to listen, adapt, and deliver without compromise. As a power couple, Aniketh and Sonal are a testament to the power of collaboration. Their story is not just one of shared ambition but of shared values, designing spaces that feel lived in, loved, and lasting.
In the quiet synergy between Khushnu Panthaki Hoof and Sönke Hoof, Studio Sangath was born, not just as an architectural practice, but as a way of being. Guided by years of learning under the legendary Balkrishna Doshi, their work reflects a deep-seated belief that architecture is not about making a statement but about making something belong. Whether designing a home nestled in the Indian landscape or a cultural space in Europe, Khushnu and Sönke approach every project as a dialogue with the land, its people, its craft, and its memory.
Sönke lends quiet precision and a thoughtful eye to detail, while Khushnu intuitively explores how space can stir emotion. Their practice, like their partnership, is gentle yet grounded. “Sangath” means to move together, and that’s exactly what they do: move through ideas, climates, cultures, and conversations with grace and purpose. As a power couple, they remind us that architecture, at its best, is not just built, it is felt, remembered, and shared.
In a world where form often follows function, Britta Knobel Gupta and Amit Gupta ask, what if form could perform? Founders of Studio Symbiosis, this dynamic duo channels their international sensibilities and deep-rooted design discipline into creating architecture that breathes, adapts, and evolves. Educated at the Architectural Association in London and shaped by their experience at Zaha Hadid Architects, Britta and Amit merge fluid aesthetics with technical brilliance.
Their projects, ranging from billion-dollar eco parks to sculptural towers, aren’t just built environments but living systems designed for resilience. What makes them a power couple isn’t just the scale of their work but the synergy they bring to it, balancing visionary thinking with grounded execution. At Studio Symbiosis, they don’t just design buildings; they sculpt possibilities. Together, they stand at the edge of the future, building not monuments but momentum for a smarter, greener, and more meaningful tomorrow.
At Terra Firma Studio, architects Netra Bafna Majithiya and Hitarth Majithiya bring a shared sensibility that is both grounded and poetic. Their work is rooted in context and shaped by the rhythms of everyday life, where each space becomes a response to how people live, feel, and connect with their surroundings. Together, they navigate effortlessly between spatial planning, material expression, and custom furniture design, layering each project with intention and meaning.
Their design process is intuitive and thoughtful, guided by careful observation, deep listening, and a curiosity for the stories spaces can tell. From understanding microclimates to exploring the emotional texture of materials, their approach results in work that is immersive, tactile, and quietly expressive. Whether crafting a master plan or a single piece of furniture, Netra and Hitarth design with a refined sensitivity, creating spaces that feel lived-in, responsive, and deeply human. As partners in both life and design, their studio reflects a seamless blend of purpose and passion.
Some studios are born from strategy; The DesignBOX was born from instinct. When Rajat and Shilpa Kabra decided to start their practice, they weren’t chasing convention. They were chasing possibility. With contrasting yet complementary minds, his rooted in structure, hers in spatial poetry, they built a practice that thrives on breaking molds. From warm homes to unconventional workspaces, their work doesn’t follow a formula; it follows feeling.
Every project begins with a question, not an answer. That curiosity has shaped The DesignBOX into a studio where experimentation is encouraged and boundaries are meant to be pushed. But what makes their journey remarkable isn’t just the designs; it’s the partnership. As co-founders and life partners, Rajat and Shilpa balance discipline and imagination, reason and emotion. Together, they’ve fostered a culture that celebrates authenticity, risk, and individuality.
Avani Arora and Shivang Malhotra didn’t just build The Big Studio; they shaped it around a shared belief: that good design should move people. As partners in life and in work, their collaboration thrives on balance, with Avani’s sensibility for soulful interiors paired with Shivang’s architectural precision. Together, they’ve created a studio where every space tells a story rooted in emotion, context, and craft. The Big Studio isn’t driven by trends; it’s shaped by listening.
Whether designing serene homes or energetic workspaces, their process begins with curiosity and unfolds through collaboration. Each material is chosen with care, every line drawn with purpose, because for them, beauty must meet function. Their design philosophy fuses structure with sentiment and precision with personality. At the heart of their work lies an intent to make people feel connected, to themselves, to others, and to the space around them. Through quiet rigor and bold ideas, they continue to redefine how design can elevate the everyday.
When Bhadri and Snehal Suthar founded tHE gRID Architects in 2002, they weren’t chasing trends, they were nurturing a practice rooted in empathy, ecology, and timeless relevance. As life partners and design collaborators, their work quietly bridges the wisdom of vernacular traditions with the needs of contemporary life. Whether designing a home, a landscape, or a piece of furniture, their focus remains constant: creating spaces that speak to both people and the planet.
As educators and thinkers, they extend their passion beyond practice, inspiring young minds to design with care and consciousness. Together, they embody the Power Couple spirit, purposeful, grounded, and driven by a shared vision for architecture that heals, connects, and endures.
When Krushnakant and Vipuja Parmar began UA Lab in 2017, they weren’t just starting a studio, they were crafting a space where design would be both meaningful and artistic. As partners in life and in work, their shared curiosity fuels a practice that dives deep into context, questions convention, and embraces exploration. UA Lab’s work stretches across public and private realms, yet each project is united by one thing: the belief that design should enhance the human experience.
Their dynamic reflects the dual nature of their philosophy: His precision balances her intuitive vision, and together they continue to push boundaries while staying rooted in purpose. As a power couple, they embody the idea that collaboration, fueled by love, respect, and imagination, can turn design into something deeply transformative.
Shashank Rao and Anmisha Reddy, the duo behind Urban Narratives, approach design as storytellers of space. With a shared belief that responsible design begins with empathy, they place the human experience at the center of their practice. Their work is guided by the idea that architecture should be contextual, and timeless.
Through Urban Narratives, they craft spaces that are intuitive, nurturing, and impactful, projects that quietly uplift and adapt to their inhabitants. Their process is layered with research, collaborative dialogue, and a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring each design is rooted in its context and built for longevity. As partners in both life and work, they blend creativity with practicality, balancing visionary ideas with grounded execution.
At Yellow Door, architects Joshua John and Juhi Patel are building more than just space. They’re designing quiet moments of memories and belonging. Their studio was founded on a shared vision and deep-rooted values. It is an exploration of what it means to design with thoughtfulness, context, and care. With backgrounds shaped at IAAC Barcelona and experiences ranging from Khosla Associates to global design studios, Joshua and Juhi bring complementary strengths to their works.
Together, they believe in designing with restraint, letting natural materials and light do the talking. Their projects flow across architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture, always in conversation with the user and the land. At Yellow Door, design isn’t just a profession; it’s their way of creating meaning, one timeless space at a time.
When Vishal Gandhi and Yukta Singh founded VY Architects, they weren’t just launching a design studio. They were building a philosophy. Rooted in Jaipur, their journey began with a simple belief: great design doesn’t follow trends; it follows people. Every project begins with curiosity and empathy. Vishal brings a technical clarity to the table, while Yukta layers it with warmth and soul. Together, they craft spaces that are calm yet complex, understated yet deeply expressive.
Whether it’s a residence, a boutique hotel, or a commercial environment, their approach remains detail-led and dialogue-driven. For them, design is about lasting resonance. With an emphasis on timeless materials, meaningful scale, and honest craftsmanship, VY Architects shapes spaces that evolve with life. Their work is a quiet rebellion against the generic, rooted in story, and guided by purpose.
Brutalism is an architectural style from the 50s and 60s that began in the United Kingdom. Brutalist Architecture can be elaborated as raw with no ornamentation and exposed building materials used in a monolithic way. Majorly showcasing the concrete in its raw beauty employed in various geometric shapes. Since the beginning of the revolutionary composite […]