Arjun Rathi is the principal of his eponymous, multidisciplinary design practice, which operates out of Mumbai. Established in 2011, the design studio produces work that has gained national recognition for its exploratory approach towards design processes.

Arjun's Projects:





Mad O Wot, Hair Temple, Mumbai



Geodesic Lamp Collection



Tree of Life Chandelier



Sacred Geometry Chakra Temple

Says Rathi, "The studio has been exploring ratios and processes generated through sacred geometry diagrams, which have resulted in a temple collection and several lighting products. These pieces are generated with mathematical ratios and angles used in sacred forms."





Massa Suite, Luxury Spa, Mumbai



Design Philosophy:

Architecture Manifesto

Through the disciplines of Architecture, Landscape, Interior Design, and evolved concepts of‘Psyche-tectural’ theory (psychetecturism being the conceptual ‘ism’ in which the city is constructed); the practice aims to create innovative spatial forms that actively engage, enhance and influence the body, constantly challenging its relationship to the built environment.

Industrial Design Manifesto

Working at both ends of the design spectrum, from single pieces, made together with craftsmen to mass-produced objects developed in collaboration with manufacturers; the studio is not defined by a particular style, but rather by questioning objects while considering their context and cultural associations embedded in them.



Areas of Specialty:

Expertise - Landscaping, Architecture, Lighting, Interior Design

Service - Design coordination, Design and Build, Turnkey Contracting

Sectors - Residential, Real Estate, Hospitality, Retail, F&B, Commercial

Awards:

iGen 50, Greenlam Competition, 2016

Top 50 upcoming practices in India by Architect and Interiors India, 2016

"Refrigerator Coffee Table," 1st Place, Eco Arts Awards, USA, 2012

"Young Designer’s Award," Products, Jasubhai Media, India, 2013

"The Versatility of Design," Deccan Herald, January 2015

Your favourite design website and Instagram handle?

This is difficult to shortlist, but I follow a lot of work on Dezeen, as well as the Instagram handle 'brutal_architecture'



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Last holiday you went on and what you brought from there?

Ice camping in the Zanskar Valley in Leh for 11 days. I bought a 'Goncha,' the traditional Ladakhi dress on the last day, and wore it back to Mumbai; it was extremely warm!



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A lyric that captures you best or a song that resonates with you?

Blue Monday by New Order!

Your favourite bazaar:

'Lakda Bazaar' near Do Taanki, Grant Road. Doors and windows salvaged from old houses are stacked in Harry-Potter-esque warehouses!

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