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Katra Intermodal Hub : where transit meets devotion. Our highly aspirational and conceptual entry for a design competition.
Our proposal was Inspired by the surrounding hills and the pilgrimage journey, the design takes on a stepped, cascading form.
A layered program integrates transport, retail, culture, and hospitality into a seamless urban experience.
Terraces and visual corridors connect people to the landscape and the idea of ascent.
Designed as both infrastructure and emotion, serving millions while remaining rooted in humility.
A gateway that is as much about arrival as it is about becoming.

Hostel Blocks – Badruka School of Management, Dabilpur. An ongoing project.
The hostel complex at Badruka School of Management is conceived as three interwoven blocks each housing 120 students in single occupancy rooms that frame a central pedestrian street. This internal street becomes the social spine of the development, visually and physically connecting the existing sheet rock and water body to the “Zone of Silence” meditation pavilion.
Rising to a height of 24 meters, each block is punctuated by three triple-height breakout spaces that act as communal hubs for relaxation, informal interaction, and shared activities. These vertical social spaces bring light, openness, and a sense of collective life into the hostel environment.
All hostel rooms are designed with attached washrooms to ensure privacy and comfort. In addition, every floor incorporates shared activity areas that encourage interaction and foster a sense of community among students.
The design balances privacy with sociability, creating a living environment that supports both quiet reflection and vibrant student life.

Architectural sketches don’t need to be perfect or hyper-realistic. In fact, they are often more powerful when they are loose and expressive, capturing the essence, atmosphere, and intent of the design rather than every detail. A good sketch suggests the idea of the building and invites the viewer to imagine the space. Design for a residential space near Hyderabad

Eco resort near Kondapochamma reservoir. Rammed earth and bamboo.