Collaborative Architecture is a Mumbai-based design studio, which is today at the forefront of the new Asian avant-garde, where cutting-edge innovation meets rich cultural intelligence.

Graduating as an architect in 1987, Sangeet Sharma is a Partner in the Chandigarh-based firm S.D. Sharma & Associates, founded by his father Ar. Shiv Datt Sharma. Carrying forward the legacy of Chandigarh, Corbusier, and Cubism – the 3 Cs of his life – Sangeet Sharma crafts his own identity; maybe getting more drawn towards the Cubist than either Corbusier or his own father. A staunch advocate of sustainable design, Ar. Sangeet Sharma is a self proclaimed protagonist of Cubist Modernism, his architecture resonating with the clarity of pure geometry. A widely published architect and author, and winner of multiple prestigious awards and honours, Sangeet Sharma has grown to become a formidable name in contemporary Indian architecture.

The International Headquarters of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur encapsulates the organization’s vision and sets the tone for exemplary work happening across its 206 centres scattered over the world. Spread over a lush expanse of 223 acres on a quiet hillock in Dharampur, Gujarat, and envisioned by the mission’s founder Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, this spiritual sanctuary is a vibrant centre of activity dedicated to the pursuit of a higher existence.

Light has the power to transform spaces, evoke emotions, and tell stories. Few understand this better than Vibhor Sogani, a celebrated artist and industrial designer whose work has redefined the boundaries of light and art installations. Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and a graduate of the prestigious National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Sogani has been at the forefront of the Indian and international art scene for over three decades. His creations, often monumental in scale, blend artistic expression with cutting-edge technology, creating immersive experiences that resonate deeply with viewers.

SJK Architects in Mumbai founded by Ar. Shimul Javeri Kadri in 1990, is a well-known name in Indian architecture and design. The principal architect now leads the firm alongside Vaishali Mangalvedhekar, Sarika Shetty and Roshni Kshirsagar. The SJK ideology of creating relevant architecture while incorporating elements of historical wisdom has led to an array of interesting and diverse project portfolio. Here we focus on two of the firm’s landmark projects: Hotel in Bodh Gaya, and Hospital in rural Maharashtra.