The Ultimate Guide of the Top Architects in Pune

Year of establishment: Early 2000s

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Pranav Iyer

List of Services: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Energy Audits, Environmental Analysis, and Carbon footprint mapping

Range of Built Projects: Residential, Workspaces, Commercial, Master Planning

Location of Built Projects: India (Pune, Chennai), Los Angeles, Nairobi, etc.

Design Objectives: Contemporary, innovative, contextual 

Website: www.ground11.com 

Ground 11 especially enjoys working on projects that present distinctive problems and call for novel, inventive, and extremely creative solutions. The expertise of Pranav Iyer and his team is in successfully conceptualizing, designing, and executing signature projects across multiple nations and cultures while offering international design solutions that complement regional technology and procedures. All of the projects that the teams in India and the US work on are design competitions in which different interpretations of the brief are developed into conceptual derivatives that serve as the project's unifying theme and preserve the core of the design as it is developed.

Year of establishment: 1989

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Hemant S. Mahajan & Ar. Prashant P. Shah

List of Services: Architectural Planning and design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, R & D Center, Clean Room Facility Planning, Sustainable Construction Techniques, Heritage Conservation, Valuation, Project management 

Range of Built Projects: Residential, educational, workspaces, auditorium, retail, campus planning, heritage conservation

Location of Built Projects: Pune, Maharashtra

Design Objectives: Vernacular, contemporary, contextual

Website: www.groupphi.com 

The firm believes that any project, whether it involves campus planning, interior design, or architecture, is successful if the client is completely satisfied. This is only feasible if one is able to fully commit to the project and thoroughly review every client requirement from the very beginning of planning and designing for the end user. This process will undoubtedly result in a fully realized design that satisfies all requirements for form, function, and aesthetics. Regardless of the project's size, the firm aims that it needs to be given the same amount of focus and importance in order to meet the high requirements for quality and design.

Year of establishment: 1994

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Aijaz H. Hakim 

List of Services: Architecture and Interior design, Landscape design, Product sourcing 

Range of Built Projects: Residential, workspaces, hospitality 

Location of Built Projects: Pune 

Design Objectives: Innovative, contemporary 

Website: www.ahaworkspace.com 

Aijaz Hakim Architect (AHA) is a multifaceted design firm that prioritizes interior and architectural design outcomes. Their work is strong because they approach the profession in a very modern and non-conformist way, as demonstrated by their projects. Based on the client's interest and the extent of the work, they think that only a few projects should be accepted. Above all, their clients recognize their ability to stand and deliver, and they value our dedication, attention to detail, and value added to our projects.

Year of establishment: 1995  

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Christopher Benninger 

List of Services: Architectural and Interior Design, Urban and Master Planning, Publications  

Range of Built Projects: international cities and town planning, housing, hotels, resorts, educational and institutional campuses, corporate headquarters, healthcare, books 

Location of Built Projects: Pan India & Abroad 

Design Objectives: Brutalist, contemporary, modernist, contextual    

Website: www.ccba.in 

Established under the visionary leadership of Professor Christopher Charles Benninger, CCBA Designs (formerly Christopher Charles Benninger Architects) stands as an epitome of architectural innovation, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. With an impressive repertoire of over 70 national and international awards, CCBA Designs continues to redefine architectural paradigms. CCBA Designs boasts an extensive portfolio encompassing diverse projects such as city planning, educational campuses, corporate headquarters, hotels, resorts, and more. With a global footprint and projects spanning India and beyond, each creation reflects innovation, functionality, and an indomitable spirit.

Year of establishment: 1989 

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Amala Sheth & Anand Bhagat 

List of Services: Architecture and Interior Design, Landscape Design and Urban Planning & Design  

Range of Built Projects: Residential, Hospitality, Corporate Offices, Institutions, Healthcare, Restaurants, Malls  

Location of Built Projects: Pune and Maharashtra 

Design Objectives: Modernist, contemporary, rustic 

Website: www.metaphors-design.com  

Every team member at Metaphors demonstrates a consistent stream of creativity and positivity in their behavior. Senior associates lead the team, with each associate having developed years of experience in interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, and package design. Every project has a committed senior associate and a small team of their own, who make it easier for clients to share information and communicate at their comfort level, resulting in a very fruitful design process for all involved. The project's parameters are carefully considered, taking into account a wide range of variables including topography, climate, traffic flow, utilities, infrastructure and communication systems, security and safety regulations, HVAC, electrical, and networking needs, as well as any user-specific requirements.

Year of establishment: 2002  

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Ketan Nanal & Ar. Mithil Panwalkar 

List of Services: Architecture Design & Services, Interior design, Master planning, Design & Build

Range of Built Projects: Residential, Adaptive reuse, Mixed-use, Commercial, Hotels, Resorts    

Location of Built Projects: Pune 

Design Objectives: Modern, contemporary  

Website: www.nuvodesigns.com  

Through exposure, participation, awareness, and education, the firm believes in creating distinctive aesthetics that capture the client's own style and needs. They contend that an honest, classic, and client-related form is produced when a design methodically addresses a functional issue with thoughtful simplicity and elegance while honoring its context. The company views itself as problem solvers rather than shapers and strives to create holistic experiences rather than just furnish spaces. Their design philosophy is centered around fostering and commemorating the "spirit of place." 

Year of establishment: 2001 

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Neelesh Chopda 

List of Services: Strategy Analysis, Volumetric Design, Master Planning, Architecture, and Façade Engineering.   

Range of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Master Planning, Façade designs 

Location of Built Projects: Pune 

Design Objectives: Contemporary  

Website: www.onusdesign.net  

The company wants to inspire and be inspired, and it thinks that innovation comes from stepping outside one's comfort zone. They have a strong desire to see ideas become reality. The catalysts that propel their design thinking are things that pique our interest. Requiring a delicate equilibrium between instinct and reasoned decision-making, the group associates with a process focused on research. They try to incorporate novel concepts, materials, building methods, and passive strategies into their designs using an exploration and experimentation-focused design approach. They also strive to remain flexible in the face of changes and obstacles by embracing innovative problem-solving.

Year of establishment: 2010 

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Girish Mohile & Ar. Siddharth Rajurkar 

List of Services: Architecture & Interiors design, Master planning 

Range of Built Projects: Residential, Hospitality, Commercial 

Location of Built Projects: Pune

Design Objectives: Contemporary, modernist

Website: www.studio55.in 

A new practice focused on design, Studio 55 practices interior and architectural design. They enjoy conceiving a new design-based solution for each project based on its individual characteristic and context. During this phase, the business investigates new materials, shapes, and finishes and strives for improved spatial qualities and dynamics. It is driven by the principles of integrity and quality and firmly believes in delivering socially and environmentally conscious designs. Studio 55 has formed a design association with Raymond Hall Ltd. based in London and Hall Black Douglas based in Belfast, UK. Ideally placed to deliver efficient and high-quality architectural, interior, and urban design in India, they bring together decades of experience and have a shared reputation for quality and integrity.

Year of establishment: 1994 

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Sunil Patil

List of Services: Architecture and Interior Design, Project Management Consultancy, Publications  

Range of Built Projects: Public Buildings, Institutions, Apartments, Townships, Private residents   

Location of Built Projects: Pan India and UAE 

Design Objectives: Vernacular, contextual, contemporary   

Website: www.architectsunilpatil.com  

This studio strives to design architecture that is as responsive to the environment as human skin. Their goal is to design areas with as little interference from the natural world as possible. the architecture that blends well with the environment. They firmly think that the role of architecture is to design environments that not only meet people's utilitarian demands but also serve as a friend with whom they can share life's memorable moments. Additionally, they think that the building should reflect the history, culture, environment, and place in which it was constructed. Their designs emphasize the use of traditional materials in a modern way. It they refer to as "Contemporary-Vernacular Architecture."

Year of establishment: 1994

Principal Architect/s: Ar. Manish Banker 

List of Services: Architecture and Interior design, Furniture and Art Customization, Design coordination and execution, publications  

Range of Built Projects: Homes, luxury villas, corporate, housing apartments, commercial, institutional, products and installations  

Location of Built Projects: Pune and Maharashtra  

Design Objectives: Vernacular, sustainable, contemporary  

Website: www.taoarchitecture.com 

By removing boundaries between the interior and outside, TAOStudiO hopes to give its users a free-spirited and welcoming atmosphere. Their goal has always been to satisfy the end users' emotional and spiritual demands while simultaneously producing concrete architectural shapes that serve as stepping stones. Enabling individuals to experience intangible places as an experiential component of architecture, so forming a co-existential link with nature as an organic organism.  When it comes to developing a spatial climate for their clients, TAOStudiO stands out for their comprehensive design approach.

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Text provided by Kimaya Tendulkar-

Kimaya Tendulkar is an architect who graduated from the L.S. Raheja School of Architecture in Mumbai and is interested in working as a researcher in the subject of urban development and planning. Her interests lie in contributing to social justice and making cities more habitable. Her research interests include public and urban policy, urban inequities, and mobility. She believes that tackling a problem from an empathetic lens will lead to an authentic solution. She enjoys observing and writing about cities and their complexities. Her graphic and visual interests, which include illustrating and photography, assist her in better articulating her observations.