The spaces we inhabit begin with the choices we make, and every meaningful space begins with the right designer. In rapidly evolving cities like Delhi NCR, diverse architectural expressions create countless possibilities for thoughtful design. As design practices continue to expand, discerning selection becomes increasingly valuable for navigating the built environment. TAD Discovery simplifies this journey through a carefully curated selection of architecture and interior design studios. Each featured practice demonstrates design excellence, contextual sensitivity, and a commitment to creating spaces with lasting value. More than a conventional directory, TAD Discovery represents an editorial curation of practices shaping tomorrow’s built environment. Every studio is selected for its thoughtful approach, balancing aesthetics, functionality, innovation, and a deep understanding of place.
Together, they represent a spectrum of emerging voices and established firms redefining the design narratives of their respective cities. TAD Discovery is envisioned to build meaningful connections between readers and design practices that align with their aspirations, lifestyles, and values. The list offers a refined perspective, encouraging a more informed and intuitive approach to selecting architects and designers. Every featured practice reflects a distinctive philosophy while contributing to a broader conversation about how contemporary spaces are imagined, experienced.
As India’s design landscape evolves, TAD Discovery, therefore, serves as a trusted curatorial lens, foregrounding clarity and distinction. Moreover, it highlights studios whose work extends beyond individual projects, consequently shaping the cultural and spatial identity of cities. Furthermore, by bringing together thoughtful contemporary practices rooted in context, the list, therefore, creates a reliable pathway to exceptional design. In addition, TAD Discovery connects discerning readers with creative minds shaping the future of architecture, interiors, and the built environment. Ultimately, it bridges vision and execution while offering meaningful access to practices responding thoughtfully to evolving contemporary needs.
rya° interiors, founded by Riya Garg, is a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design practice. It specialises in architecture, interiors, and bespoke furniture. It creates timeless spaces rooted in context, culture, climate, and lifestyle, balancing functionality, materiality, and craftsmanship. The Cove, a 4,500 sq. ft. luxury holiday residence in Assagao, Goa, blends contemporary tropical design with Indo-Portuguese influences. Patterned flooring, soft arches, lime plaster, woven bamboo ceilings, terracotta, and warm timber create an inviting atmosphere. Shaded verandahs and indoor-outdoor connections establish a climate-responsive retreat celebrating Goa with contemporary elegance.
Shubhi Garg and Naveen Singh, founders of Navrasa, lead an interior design practice creating expressive, Custom spaces.Their work explores Materials, Practical design, and experimentation to create Special interiors. The studio explores distinctive forms, textures, and details to reflect the personalities and stories of its inhabitants. Ashwan House, a 1,704 sq. ft. apartment in Gurugram, embodies this approach through modern maximalism. Curved sandstone surfaces, Custom wardrobes, Traditional-inspired details, bespoke furniture, and expressive artworks create a layered, Lively home. From a playful Sonic-inspired Kids’s room to a serene master suite and spa-like bathroom, each space feels distinctive. Every room combines Personality, functionality, and Charm.
Founded by Architect Shipra Jain, Shipra Jain Homes is an architecture and interior design practice based in Noida, with over two decades of experience creating Classic, personal, and thoughtfully crafted spaces. The studio specialises in residential and select commercial projects, with an approach rooted in understanding each client’s lifestyle, memories, routines, and aspirations. Natural materials, honest Craft, layered textures, and restrained palettes define its design language. From spatial planning and material Planning to bespoke furniture, Lights, styling, and execution, every detail is carefully considered. The practice creates warm, elegant, and enduring environments that move beyond fleeting trends. Each home reflects the individuality and everyday lives of its inhabitants.
Sidharth Khatri’s Delhi Collective is an architecture and design practice focused on thoughtful restoration, adaptive reuse, and context-driven spaces. The studio approaches each project with sensitivity to existing structures, materials, memories, and the people who inhabit them. White House – Restoration and Renovation, a 50-year-old family bungalow in Dabarwalla, Dehradun, revives an abandoned home while preserving its emotional and architectural character. The intervention reorganises the existing spaces, introduces a new courtyard and pool, and integrates restored family furniture and heirlooms. A lightweight glass pavilion adds a contemporary layer, creating a retreat that balances old and new while preserving the home’s history and enabling new memories.
Founded in 2023 by Vishakha Sareen and Anant Sareen, Studio Aartarc is an architecture and interior design practice that explores how people experience and connect with space. The studio believes design should be Simple, enduring, and deeply personal, bringing together architecture, interiors, materiality, furniture, lighting, and craftsmanship into cohesive environments. Guided by a philosophy of quiet luxury and Careful design, Studio Aartarc creates spaces that balance emotion with function, Simplicity with expression, and contemporary aesthetics with timeless appeal. ELEVATE, a 2,200 sq. ft. apartment in Gurugram, reflects this approach through bespoke Wood design, textured finishes, a Quiet time space, and carefully curated details that create a warm, mindful retreat for its residents.
Ar. Ashish Rohmetra, founder of Needh Design Studio, leads a Renovated architecture and interior design practice based in Gurgaon and Jammu, with projects across India. With over 15 years of experience across India and the UK, the studio combines global perspectives with local context, crafts, and an understanding of how people live. Inspired by Needh, meaning a bird’s nest, the practice creates bespoke residences, Farmhouses, Guest spaces, and commercial spaces rooted in comfort and Belonging. Antaraal, a 7,500 sq. ft. residence in Jammu, reflects this philosophy through clean forms, natural materials, Landscaped courts, Verandas, and a steel pergola Connecting architecture, landscape, and light.
TruQ Design Studio, founded by Deepaum Jain and co-led by Sukhhmani, is an architecture and interior design practice.Based in New Delhi, the studio brings over 15 years of experience to its work. It Specialises in luxury residential architecture and interiors, creating refined villas, Penthouses, Farmhouses, and bespoke residences. Its approach integrates Architectural vision, spatial planning, Materiality, and Meticulous detailing, Balancing aesthetics with Functionality and contemporary design Sensibilities. With projects across India, Dubai, Africa, and the USA, TruQ creates sophisticated environments shaped by context, craftsmanship, lifestyle, and thoughtful design delivering spaces that are elegant and functional.
Saaz Design Studio is a young, design-led multidisciplinary practice working across architecture, interiors, furniture, and spatial experiences. Rooted in personalisation, the studio shapes each project around its people, context, function, and story rather than a fixed Aesthetic. Its integrated approach unites planning, materials, lighting, furniture, and detailing to create cohesive spaces balancing function, expression, and emotion. One8 Commune, Ludhiana, a 7,245 sq. ft. hospitality project, explores “The Hearth of Earth” through spaces inspired by primal gathering. Curved forms, sculptural ceilings, warm materials, and layered lighting create an organic, immersive environment across social and intimate settings.
Nehit Vij and Devyani Gupta are Principal Architects at Intrigue Designs Studio + Lab. Founded in 2012, the practice is a multidisciplinary Art & Architecture studio. The studio creates timeless, contemporary spaces where technology, functionality, and a sense of luxury come together. Its portfolio spans residences, offices, hospitals, schools, and retail projects across metropolitan cities, Tier II towns, and remote Indian regions. Guided by user needs and context, Intrigue Designs integrates disciplines, explores technologies, and develops practical solutions across diverse scales. The studio also actively participates in design competitions, expanding its approach to creative spatial interpretations.
Astha Chopra, Founder and Principal Architect of The Designory, leads a practice established in 2020. The firm works across architecture, interiors, furniture, execution, and styling, creating spaces balancing aesthetics, practicality, experimentation, and functionality. Its approach challenges conventional methods, drawing inspiration from everyday experiences to develop personal, solution-oriented environments rooted in modern experimental minimalism. The Stand-Alone Apartment, a 2,000 sq. ft. residence reflects this philosophy through contemporary living, integrating detailing, materiality, and functional design. The residence creates a personalised home that responds thoughtfully to the client’s aspirations, and everyday needs, while maintaining its detailing throughout.
Agnom Designs, led by Principal Designer ID Leena Monga, presents Roots & Wings, an 8,000 sq. ft. residence in Delhi designed for a three-generation family. The project thoughtfully transforms the original home while preserving its emotional legacy, blending contemporary design with memories and heirlooms. Spanning three levels, the residence balances distinct aesthetics through curves, botanical motifs, sculpted ceilings, and rich materiality. A central swing forms the emotional heart of the home, while the glass-house pavilion offers a dramatic social space. Dark glazing, natural textures, bespoke murals, and layered detailing create a sophisticated yet inviting expression of modern, biophilic living.
Rohan Saboo, Principal Architect, and Kruti Jain Saboo, Principal Designer, lead Teal Design Studio, an Indore-based multidisciplinary practice specialising in luxury residences, boutique retail, restaurants, and cafés. The studio creates customised spaces balancing geometric forms with innovation, nostalgia, and authenticity, while emphasising natural light, indigenous materials, and sustainability. The Edit brings this philosophy to life as a cultural destination combining retail, hospitality, and art. Spanning two floors, it integrates Nicobar, Caara, and an art gallery through sculptural displays, foliage, and glazing, creating an immersive, cohesive journey for visitors and the community.
Ar. Harman Bharatansh, Principal Architect and Designer of Bharatansh Design Studio, founded in 2017, specialising in bespoke interiors, architectural design, and high-end renovations. With a holistic, client-centric approach, the studio combines creativity, precision, functionality, and aesthetic balance to create timeless spaces through meticulous detailing and collaboration. Indus Flavor, a vegetarian casual dining restaurant at Pacific Mall, Delhi, draws inspiration from the architectural grandeur of the Indus Valley Civilization, particularly the Great Bath. Its indoor and open-to-sky spaces feature warm interiors, earthy Kadappa stone, custom furniture, and a palette of brown, teal, and beige, while greenery, pergolas, and a water body create a relaxed rooftop dining experience.
Ar. Anjali Aggarwal, Founder of Karigar Design Studio, leads a multidisciplinary practice founded in 2020, working across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and industrial projects. Rooted in design innovation, contextual sensitivity, and excellence in execution, the studio creates client-centric spaces balancing functionality, identity, materiality, and emotional resonance. With emphasis on context and craftsmanship, the studio transforms diverse spaces into experiences that are functional and emotionally engaging. Three Six Five, a men’s multi-designer streetwear store in Delhi, translates this philosophy through exposed concrete, carved volumes, fractured surfaces, and restrained lighting. Its evolving materiality embraces imperfection, creating a retail environment defined by permanence and restraint.
Ar. Shefali Sharma, founder of Shefali Design Studio, leads an architecture and interior design practice based in Ghaziabad, serving clients across Delhi NCR, India, and internationally. The studio works across residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional sectors, offering services from concept development and space planning to execution and project coordination. Rooted in understanding how people live and interact with spaces, its design approach is contextual, functional, and client-focused rather than driven by a fixed style. Every project balances creativity, precision, materiality, and attention to detail, creating timeless, intuitive spaces that enhance everyday experiences and endure over time.
Bhardwaj Design & Associates (BDAA), led by its founder, is an architecture and interior design practice working across residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail projects. The practice focuses on contextual design, thoughtful planning, meticulous detailing, and collaboration, balancing aesthetics with functionality. From concept development and visualization to technical detailing and construction coordination, BDAA remains involved throughout the project lifecycle. Aashirwaad, an 8,000 sq. ft. Noida residence, reflects this philosophy through its triple-height atrium, natural materials, soft textures, expansive glazing, and understated luxury, creating a warm and timeless living environment.
Studio Ilanos, founded by Sonali Gupta, is a Delhi-based interior design practice with over nine years of experience across residential, retail, workplace, and commercial environments. An alumnus of CEPT University and SUPSI, Switzerland, Sonali approaches design as an exploration of identity, emotion, and meaning through material, light, colour, craft, and memory. The studio develops distinct visual languages for each project, balancing restraint with expressive details, bespoke interventions, and thoughtful material palettes. Rose Couture, a 1,000 sq. ft. fashion boutique in Greater Kailash, Delhi, reflects this approach through a considered retail environment that brings together materiality, craftsmanship, contemporary elegance, functionality, and a refined sense of identity.
Deepak Chamola, founder of The Thekedaar, based in Kirti Nagar, Delhi, established the practice with a vision to make interior design and execution more organised, transparent, and personal. Working across residential and commercial projects, the studio focuses on understanding clients’ needs and translating their ideas into functional, aesthetic, and personalised spaces. The Thekedaar approaches every project as a complete experience, from the first conversation to the final finishing. Its international presence through Urbix Design Studio in Dubai reflects its expanding global outlook and evolving design sensibility. With a commitment to quality execution, attention to detail, and client satisfaction, the practice creates spaces built on trust, thoughtful design, and lasting value.
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Founded and led by Ar. Navneet Bawa, Design Solutions is a luxury residential architecture practice with over 25 years of experience. The studio works across architecture, interiors, and material exploration, creating bespoke residences shaped by proportion, spatial continuity, context, and client narratives. Its design language explores sculpted geometry, layered textures, innovative façades, and thoughtful material palettes. Ashok Crescent, a 4,500 sq. ft. residence in Gurugram reflects this philosophy through minimalism, thoughtful planning, and a connection with nature. Open living, dining, and lounge spaces create continuity, while carefully carved openings reinforce visual connections. Warm timber, natural stone, and muted earth tones create a calm, timeless home.
Ultimately, TAD Discovery brings together design practices that are shaping the changing character of Indian cities. Moreover, it makes discovering the right architect or designer simpler, clearer, and more meaningful for every reader. At the same time, each featured studio reflects a unique vision, grounded in thoughtful design and a strong sense of place. Together, these practices show how architecture and interiors can respond to changing needs while remaining rooted in context. Furthermore, the selection celebrates both emerging voices and established practices that continue to expand the possibilities of design.
In this way, TAD Discovery goes beyond a directory and becomes a trusted guide for discovering exceptional design talent. It also helps readers move from inspiration to informed choices with greater confidence and clarity. Ultimately, the list connects ideas, people, and possibilities, creating meaningful links between creative vision and its realisation. As cities continue to evolve, these designers will play an important role in shaping how people experience spaces. Therefore, TAD Discovery celebrates the minds behind these spaces while highlighting their lasting contribution to India’s evolving design landscape.
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