Vastu consists of a set of principles that defines the planning and arrangement of space to enhance and ensure a peaceful dwelling. It has two components; Vastu-Shilp and Vastu-sastra. Vastu-Shilp (architecture) -relates to planning space, ventilation, sunlight, aesthetics, etc., whereas Vastu sastra (the science of directions) -translates to energy building and energy balance. Vastu is an ancient Vedic science and responds to the positive energies from the five elements of nature; Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Space balancing them to bring harmony in the life of a person. Minus the superstitions, Vastu is logical in approach and due to its response to the local and climatic context, it finds relevance today in the 21st century.
Here’s a list of the top 15 architecture firms that design Vastu compliant projects:
1. Footprints E.A.R.T.H
Principal Architect: Ar.Yatin Pandya
Location: Ahmedabad
Types of Built Projects: Mass housing, Residential, Interiors, Educational, Institutional, rehabilitation, Hospitality, and Recreation.
Website: footprintsearth.com
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Environmentally sustaining, Socio-culturally responsive, contextually relevant, and holistic in approach.
2. Vastu Shilpa Consultants
Partners: B.V Doshi, Rajeev Kathpalia, Radhika Doshi Kathpalia, Khushnu Panthaki Hoof, Sonke Hoof
Location: Ahmedabad
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Housing, Institutional, rehabilitation, Planning and Urban Design
Website: sangath.org
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Philosophical, Sustainable, rooted in social traditions & culture, and localized Modernist approach.
3. Charles Correa Associates
Principal Architect: Charles Correa
Location: Mumbai
Types of Built Projects: Architecture, Housing, and Urban Planning
Website: charlescorrea.net
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Modernist design principles of contemporary times to local climates, and building styles.
4. Abraham John Architects
Partners: Abraham John and Alan Abraham
Location: Mumbai
Types of Built Projects: Architecture, Interior design, Landscape, and Urban Planning
Website: abrahamjohnarchitects.com
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Reconnect architecture with Nature, Optimum use of space, and natural materials, lighting, and Landscape.
5. LALL and Associates
Partners: JK Lall, DR Paradekar, Vikram Lall
Location: New Delhi
Types of Built Projects: Mixed-use Development, Transport Planning, Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Medical, and Educational buildings.
Website: lallassociates.com
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Design responding to Cultural, Technological, and Economic context.
6. Khosla Associates
Partners: Sandeep Khosla and Amaresh Anand
Location: Bengaluru
Types of Built Projects: Residential architecture and interiors, corporate offices, retail, and Hospitality.
Website: khoslaassociates.com
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Use of Local materials and concepts, Unique, and contemporary design sensibility.
7. DADA & Partners
Partners: Aditi Arora, Mukul Arora, Sumit Arora, Parul Mittal
Location: Gurgaon
Types of Built Projects: Residential architecture and Urban Design
Website: dadapartners.com
Locations of Built Project: Delhi-Gurgaon
Working Style: Global and regional context, sustainability, and specific experiential quality.
8. Between Spaces
Principal Architect: Pramod Jaiswal, Divya Ethirajan
Location: Bengaluru
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Retail, Institutional, Hospitality, Education, and Product design.
Website: betweenspaces.co.in
Locations of Built Project: India and Abroad
Working Style: Designs responding to local conditions and the traditional method of construction, celebrating the spirit of the place and time with a contemporary undertone.
9. Collage Architecture Studio
Principal Architect: Swapnil, Arun Kumar, Adwitha
Location: Bengaluru
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Group Housing, Commercial, Interiors
Website: collagestudio.co.in/
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Creating contextually responsive, culturally rooted, and resource-efficient spaces that encourage interaction between users and the surrounding.
10. Kamat & Rozario Architecture
Principal Architect: Lester Rozario, Smruti Kamat
Location: Bengaluru
Types of Built Projects: Architecture, Interior design, and Furniture design
Website: kamatrozario.com
Locations of Built Project: Bengaluru
Working Style: Process-driven approach, Native context, and Climate responsive.
11. Matra Architects & Rurban Planners
Principal Architect: Verendra Wakhloo
Location: New Delhi
Types of Built Projects: Architecture, Interior design, Retail and Hospitality
Website: matra.co.in
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Artistic and Modernist approach towards design.
12. Reasoning Instincts Architecture Studio
Principal Architect: Bhairavi Dhoot, Ujjaval Parekh
Location: Ahmedabad
Types of Built Projects: Residential and Workspaces
Website: reasoninginstincts.com
Locations of Built Project: Gujarat
Working Style: crafting spaces, optimizing materials, and creating inspiring opportunities as per contextual conditions.
13. Meister Varma Architects
Principal Architect: Krishnan Varma
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Types of Built Projects: Architecture, Interiors, and Heritage restoration
Website: meistervarma.in
Locations of Built Project: Southern India
Working Style: innovative design-led solutions
14. Abin Design Studio
Principal Architect: Abin Chaudhuri
Location: Kolkata
Types of Built Projects: Art, Architecture, Interior Design, and Urban design
Website: abindesignstudio.com
Locations of Built Project: Pan India
Working Style: Research-based approach.
15. Dipen Gada & Associates
Principal Architect: Dipen Gada
Location: Vadodara
Types of Built Projects: Residential and Commercial
Website: dipengada.com
Locations of Built Project: Gujarat
Working Style: DGA strives to maintain a balance between aesthetics and functionality in all its designs. There is a constant search of exploring the uncharted and concluding beyond the conventional.
