Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | 2025
We, at Studio PKA, are thrilled to have been part of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, 2025 Exhibiting ‘The Estate’, at The Poltrona Frau Store, Ballard Estate. ‘The Estate’ – Studio PKA’s proposal for an Unbuilt project that seeks to highlight and advocate for adaptively re-using spaces in Ballard Estate. The Exhibition was followed by […]
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Architect and Interiors India | 5 Projects by Studio PKA
Architect and Interiors India features five projects by Studio PKA: The Mango House, 5 Element House, Tianu—The Revival Project, The Canvas, and The Loft.
Read MoreAsian Paints – Beautiful Homes | 10 Vacation Souvenier Ideas From Our List Of Tastemaker
'My passion for all things music and the charm of retro era artists has resulted in this hobby and these vinyls find a prime spot in my music cabinet next to my record player." From vinyls to antiques and tiles to trinkets, here’s what these globetrotting folks pick up for their homes on their travels ‘Life is about the adventures you take and the memories you make’, and one way to cherish those memories is to bring back a souvenir that resonates with your style. While fridge magnets, photos and keychains are commonplace, finding something unique to that place will forever remind you of the wonderful time you had on that trip. Not only do these souvenirs make for great decor pieces, they also reflect your personal taste and can be fun conversation starters
Read MoreElle Decor India | 5 Element House
Elle Decor India features Anantha, on its list of top 8 Pet-friendly destinations. Anantha in Lonavala, aka The 5 Element House, a beloved project of Studio PKA, completed in 2017, is famous for its captivating vistas. Conceived as a home for friends, the 5 Element House is a place for celebrating life itself and now your pets too.
Read MoreAcetech | Walk The Talk With Bulbeer
Building Legacies & Narratives in Human-Centric Spaces | Puran Kumar, Studio PKA "Walk the Talk with Bulbeer" From a one-room office to crafting human-centric narratives, Puran Kumar, shares his design journey on Walk the Talk with Bulbeer Gandhi! In this episode, Puran emphasizes the importance of respecting Heritage and finding creative solutions for Adaptive Reuse.
Read MoreRealty+ | The Voice of Design
Puran Kumar gets featured in Realty+ - The Voice of Design among a stellar group of architects and designers who share their views about the field of Design, Architecture, and more.
Read MoreArchitectural Digest | Chapter 23
Perched on the 29th floor in central Mumbai, this apartment overlooks Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the cityscape. Seeking a sanctuary away from the urban hustle, the family envisioned a space conducive to raising children and fostering togetherness. Studio PKA responded by creating pockets of community and solitude within the spatial layout.
Read MoreArchitecture + Design | A91 PARTNERS
Designed for a Venture Capital Fund based in Mumbai, the office space is a reflection of the ideals of the firm as well as its founders. Transparency and accessibility were major tenets for the client - symbolizing their values and culture of the workplace - which are translated into the design through the careful use of materials like glass and an effective demarcation of zones respectively.
Read MoreArchitectural Digest | Project I
Overlooking the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, in a posh high-rise, is a three-bedroom apartment for a family of three generations—a couple, their 10-year-old son and their parents. Leaving behind pretence of any kind, it welcomes you inside where simplicity blends harmoniously with warmth, and weaves an India-proud narrative through design.
Read MoreIndia Design ID | The Canvas
Mumbai’s skyline constantly mutates; it’s a city that churns out towering buildings at an alarming rate, each clamouring for attention. It’s easy to get lost in this cacophony of lofty structures, yet drowning out the noise is some of the city’s most characterful architecture of Art Deco buildings, quietly standing steadfast within this world. So, when Studio PKA was called upon to reimagine the empty shell into a family apartment on the third floor of one of these beauties, they took that architectural inheritance seriously.
Read MoreScale Magazine | The Shell
The Mango House was built in the seaside village of Alibaug, just off the coast of Mumbai in 2015. Keen to utilise the plot to its full potential, PK conceived of an interactive design lab that would serve as a space to initiate a dialogue and creativity between the local craftspeople and the designers and students who would be invited there.
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The Shell as an Adaptable Space
In the span of a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered nearly every facet of our lives. We've found new ways to conduct work, share meals and attend classes & meetings, from home.
Read MoreAdaptive “Reuse” – A way forward
(Picture Credits: Niveditaa Gupta) The world ages collectively, the shared experiences we collect makes us all part of a giant network subtly but surely influenced by each other. Where one might mistake being the hand that weaves but isn’t mistaken about the existence of the web itself! With rising temperatures, longer summers, and natural disasters […]
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Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | 2025
We, at Studio PKA, are thrilled to have been part of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, 2025. Exhibiting ‘The Estate’, at The Poltrona Frau Store, Ballard Estate. ‘The Estate’ – Studio PKA’s proposal for an Unbuilt project that seeks to highlight and advocate for adaptively re-using spaces in Ballard Estate.
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Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | 2025
We, at Studio PKA, are thrilled to have been part of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, 2025.
With an Open Studio at The Loft, the space was experienced through an Exhibition of Works & Design Processes
Stories @ The Loft | 8th Edition
We hosted the 8th Edition of Stories @ The Loft on ‘Spatial Perspectives- The Architect and The Photographer‘.
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Istituto Marangoni Masterclass
Studio PKA dove into the world of Adaptive Reuse with the students at Istituto Marangoni Mumbai— From giving old spaces a fresh purpose to blending history with innovation, the conversation was full of ideas on how to create more meaningful spaces, how we can take old spaces and give them new life, all while staying sustainable.
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Design Mumbai
Puran Kumar was invited to the panel at Design Mumbai—Making A Circular Future—to discuss Adaptive Reuse, Sustainable Design and architecture, and more.
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FOAID | 2024
Puran Kumar participated in The Festival of Architecture & Interior Designing (FOAID) design trivia challenge called Naqshaybaaz of the Year.
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Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | 2024
Studio PKA was part of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. In collaboration with Studio POD, we discussed Reclaiming Public Spaces – ‘Urban Design and Regeneration in Mumbai’ which focused on – ‘ One Green Mile’ by Studio POD and ‘ The Estate‘ by Studio PKA.
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30 Years
We are thrilled to share a significant milestone in our journey—our studio has proudly completed 30 years in the realm of architecture and design. This milestone represents not only a passage of time but a legacy built on the foundations of passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to impactful design.
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Stories @ The Loft | 7th Edition
We hosted the Seventh Edition of Stories @ The Loft with Vishwa Shroff, presenting her work as an artist interested in places and spaces. She was accompanied by Samuel Barclay, co-founder & Partner at Case Design – presenting ‘The Craft of Collaboration’. Alongside them, Puran Kumar, culminated in a discussion about the same.
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The Theseus Collection Launch
An evening woven with threads of artistry and heritage, as we unveiled Theseus – a rug collection in collaboration with Cocoon Fine Rugs.
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