After almost 15 successful years of growth, the studio has relocated to a larger space in the Dadar district of south Mumbai, enabling it to enhance and expand its clients' services.
Our new Mumbai studio has been designed to reflect its international outlook as well as its strong connections to the city.
Dadar is a melting pot of traditions and contemporary lifestyles, characterised by its blend of colonial-era architecture, flower markets, street food and the expansive Shivaji Park, where the great Sachin Tendulkar took his first cricketing steps
In recent years, it has emerged as one of the city's most important cultural centres, with numerous new art galleries, theatres and cultural spaces. The design of the new studio reflects Dadar's evolving nature while honouring its rich past.
"Dadar is not just a place, it is a culture. It is a district that is a melting pot of traditions and contemporary lifestyles that provides an incredible anchor for creativity." - Ankit Kamboj, Practice Principal and Head of Studio, Mumbai
Designed to promote collaboration and enhance colleague wellbeing, each area of the studio has been carefully curated with locally sourced sustainable materials, traditional handicrafts, and artefacts, creating an inspiring sense of place that reflects the studio’s strong Indian roots.
The design and layout of the studio itself have been inspired by a traditional home setting, with a variety of considered spaces that are both comfortable and inspiring, encouraging collaboration while also providing areas for focused work.
The Town Hall at the heart of the studio is a versatile event and collaboration space with hot desks for visitors and pin-up walls for creative discussion and shared design development activities.
A comfortable Living Room area promotes informality and contemplation, while the coffee bar is the social centre of the studio, with space to eat, talk and work while enjoying the stunning views across the Arabian Sea.
Central to our approach is a collaboration with Direct Create and makers across India, resulting in a series of three traditional rugs, each telling a unique visual story of modern-day Dadar. The three rugs have been handwoven, with the first crafted in the traditional Kharad style by the nomadic communities of Kutch in west India. The second rug was made in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, in central India, while the third textile is the Panje Dhurrie from North India.
"Through creating an environment that marries the very latest in workplace thinking with a beautiful cultural aesthetic, we have created an atmosphere that is both welcoming and inspiring for our growing team and our valued clients."
Saachi Mishra, Associate Director, Lead Designer