Houses | South City Residence
The issue of privacy and independence was tackled with a different approach to the modern Indian family; two identical houses were designed which were joined together through balconies and a common compound area.
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2019
Traditionally, the Indian family system has been associated with that of a joint family; in recent times, that has changed with each unit that is a part of the joint setup developing a specific requirement of space and privacy. The client brief necessitated a house for two brothers, on two adjoining plots.
The problem was tackled with a different approach to the modern Indian family; two identical houses were designed which were joined together through balconies and a common compound area. This gave the two brothers independent houses to project their vision and maintain a connection between both spaces at the same time. With a unified facade, the two houses end up looking one. Open spaces and connection with nature has been incorporated at varied levels with two gardens in the front and back of the house. A take on modern Indian joint family living space, Twin house sets a precedent for Indian homes today.
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AMIT KHANNA
DESIGN PRINCIPAL
AMIT KHANNA
Amit Khanna graduated from the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, in 2002, followed by a Masters in Sustainable Urban Development from the University of Oxford, where he was the first recipient of the Moira Barrie Award (UK) & held the Kellogg Scholarship. He combines a deep involvement in design with his primary responsibility for the strategic direction of the practice. He was featured on The Top 30 Under 45 by Forbes India in 2023.
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As a student, he won the gold medal in a national design competition for the concept of a Highway Resort. He was chosen as one of only five architects among 20 designers in India under the age of 35 to exhibit his work at the Alliance Francaise. He was also chosen as one of the Young Designers of 2013 and one of the Superstars of Design in 2014. Amit was also recently chosen as one of the top 50 emerging architects in the country and has been featured in Young Visionaries, a book by Chris Van Uffelen on the next generation of architects.
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Amit has won numerous national and international awards, most recently feted by the Minister of Industries for contribution to excellence in the use of indigenous stone in buildings. He is a regular speaker at industry events, with appearances at the Fensterbau Frontale, Acetech, Design Mission India, Lateral Design Talks, Integrated Townships Summit, Smart Cities India, FOAID, India Design ID & Greha.
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He is an acclaimed and widely published photographer and writes extensively for both online and offline media.
AISHWARYA R
ASSOCIATE
AISHWARYA R
Aishwarya R joined AKDA in January 2020 and has since grown with the practice to become a cornerstone of the team. She embodies the firm's core values through her commitment to both projects and teams with empathy, clarity, and precision.
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She has contributed to a diverse portfolio of residential, commerical, and institutional projects, overseeing project coordination and site execution with a focus on practical, well resolved design solutions and a strong attention to detail.
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Aishwarya finds a sense of peace and fulfilment in the everyday tasks of practising architecture and often equates design to solving a puzzle - thoughtful, methodical and deeply rewarding. In November 2025, she was recognised with Acetech's Young Acheiver's Award for the Sirihaus Project, noted for its reductive approach and warm minimalism.
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MAHIMA GUPTA
ASSOCIATE
MAHIMA GUPTA
Mahima Gupta combines experience across residential, institutional and interior projects and contributes to design development, detailed documentation, coordination and execution across a wide array of projects.
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Within the studio, she plays an active role in translating conceptual ideas into build-ready designs and supports clients through the complete life cycle of a project, starting with formalization of requirements to assisted handovers. Her projects include the Rudrapur Villa Development and the Kanpur Residence
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Her approach to architecture is rooted in clarity of thought, sensitivity to space, and a strong understanding of materials and construction processes. She values collaborative studio work and believes that quality buildings emerge through the strength of the design intent.
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