Collective Project

India

This Bengaluru-based design studio was founded in 2013 by co-directors Cyrus Patell and Eliza Higgins, who met while studying for master’s degrees at Yale University. Currently working on architecture and interior projects throughout India, including a school in rural Andhra Pradesh, the 16-strong studio has already completed a wide range of residential work, underpinned by the team’s passion for a humble but personalised approach, rich with spatial and material explorations. Examples include Brick House (pictured), a Bengaluru home that celebrates brickwork and traditional latticed jali screens; Lake House in Hyderabad, an impressive villa perched on a sloped, rocky site; and a garden pavilion in Bengaluru. ‘We believe in responsive design that is considered, personal and unique,’ say the team. ‘Our work evolves through building on clients’ personal stories; our goal is to create spaces that feel effortless and just right, that are not overworked, flashy or superficial.’