Established in 2017, Knesta Architects has been a prominent force in architectural innovation, focusing on creating spaces that merge innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Founded by Principal Architect Nitima Gabba, the firm initially specialized in Residential projects before expanding into the Commercial sector in 2020.
Project name
Knesta Architects Office
Architecture firm
Knesta Architects
Location
SCO 3, Sector 7, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, India
Photography
Nakul Jain, Studio NJDC
Principal architect
Nitima Gabba
Design team
Ar. Damanpreet Kaur, Ar. Prakshi Hudda, Ar. Rythm Arora
Collaborators
Elsa designs (Furniture), Smartcool (Air Conditioners), Latio Porte (Glass Partitions)
Interior design
Team Knesta Architects ; Anuradha Seth, Sumegha Kanojia
Civil engineer
Ashish Sharma
Environmental & MEP
Knesta Architects
Lighting
Knesta Architects
Construction
Knesta Architects
Supervision
Knesta Architects
Visualization
Knesta Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk 3ds Max
Material
Wood, Aluminium Glass Partitions
Typology
Commercial › Office
The ethos of striking a balance lies in a clever mix of traditions while delivering 21st-century amenities in a space. The ‘Courtyard House’ is designed around one of the most essential elements of conventional Indian homes — the courtyard. Situated away from the city’s hustle and bustle, this 3,788 sq ft three-bedroom home is an outcome of the own...
Project name
Courtyard House
Architecture firm
Alkove-Design
Location
Bengaluru, India
Photography
Parth Swaminathan, PHX India
Principal architect
Komal Mittal, Ninada Kashyap
Design team
Komal Mittal, Ninada Kashyap, Rutuja Ravindrakumar, Nikita Katole, Pranav Gawale
Collaborators
My Garden, Sunshine Boulevard
Interior design
Alkove-Design
Structural engineer
Sreenivasulu
Supervision
Bakkinath, Sreenivasulu
Visualization
Alkove-Design
Tools used
Escape, Lumion, SketchUp, AutoCAD
Construction
Bakkinath, Sreenivasulu
Material
1. Unique Material Applications ● Exterior Walls: CSEB (Compressed stabilised earth blocks) Bricks with Varnish ● Internal Walls: Red Bricks ● Flooring: Attangudi Tiles, Green Marble, Yellow Jaisalmer Stone, Grey Sadarahalli Granite, Teak Wood Flooring ● Central Columns: Wooden Columns ● Louvered Wardrobe Shutters: Teak Wood ● Roofing: Clay Tiles ● Bath flooring: Sadarhalli Stone ● Curtains: S N Fabrics, Voyage Maison ● Kitchen Surface: Kalinga Stone ● Kitchen Sink: Nirali ● Kitchen Hardware: Hafele ● Kitchen Chimney: Elica ● Kitchen Chimney: Min Appliances ● Designer Fans: Orient ● Digital Locks: Delta Home ● Ply: Archidply ● Laminates: Royal Touche, Merino
Budget
Rs 4000 - 5000 per sq.ft.
Client
Srikanth Kalyani, Nandini Srikanth
Typology
Residential › House
Pira Residential Building is situated in Malekabad district, Mashhad city. The structure had remained at the skeletal and semi-finished masonry stage for several years before being entrusted to the S-A-L architectural group.
Project name
PIRA Residential Building
Architecture firm
Sustainable Architecture and Landscape (S-A-L Studio)
Principal architect
Behrad tondravi, Siamak khaksar
Design team
Arthur Petrosian, Ali Mohammadi
Interior design
Ali Mohammadi
Construction
Saeed Pirasteh
Visualization
Ali Mohammadi
Tools used
AutoCAD, Lumion, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Photoshop
Client
Mohammadreza Pirasteh
Typology
Residential › Apartment
In this contemporary and welcoming apartment, located in Mexico City, we carried out a timeless exercise of interior design, where natural materials speak for themselves and coexist to create an urban atmosphere where good living stands out.
Project name
PH San Ángel
Architecture firm
Faci Leboreiro
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Principal architect
Faci Leboreiro
Design team
Faci Leboreiro
Collaborators
Faci Leboreiro
Interior design
Faci Leboreiro
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
-Engineered wood floor and large format porcelain. -Palladio wall finish, large format porcelain, wood paneling and mirror wall. -Engineered wood ceiling and PVC marimba
Construction
Faci Leboreiro
Supervision
Faci Leboreiro
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Tina Tajaddod: In the context of architectural design, "Umbra" refers to the shadow or the darkened area created by an obstruction to light. When incorporating this concept into a modern architectural space using elements like beige cement, glass, metal, wood, micro cement, and a rocky wall, we can focus on the interplay of these materials and the...
Architecture firm
TT Studio
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Design team
Tina Tajaddod, Mead Navision
Visualization
Tina Tajaddod, Emad Navidii
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This project is situated on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in a neighborhood characterized by a predominantly heterogeneous and semi-dense villa texture. It was designed for a middle-aged couple and their guests to enjoy their vacations and weekend breaks.
Project name
Beach Sky Villa
Architecture firm
Vahid Joudi Studio [Architecture + Design]
Location
Royan, Mazandaran Province, Iran
Principal architect
Vahid Joudi
Design team
Sahar Heydarkhani, Anisa Motahhar, Mostafa Alaei, Mona Amiri
Interior design
Vahid Joudi, Marjan Semnani
Structural engineer
Siamak Partovifar
Construction
Reza Motevalli
Visualization
Marjan Semnani, Ashkan Fard
Tools used
SketchUp, Autodesk 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Corona Renderer, Lumion, Nikon D850
Material
Concret, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Truly, life originated from the moment of the Big Bang, an explosion in the void and nonexistence, giving birth to the formation of the universe. We delve into the discussion surrounding life and the evolution of the cosmos from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth, emphasizing the Big Bang theory and the role of physics. Drawing insights from Fr...
Project name
The Origin of Life Skyscraper (Life, Vitality, and Genesis)
Architecture firm
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi, Rezvan Yarhaghi, Sara Alimohammadi, Mahdiye Amiri
Visualization
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi, Rezvan Yarhaghi, Sara Alimohammadi, Mahdiye Amiri
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, SketchUp
Principal architect
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi, Rezvan Yarhaghi, Sara Alimohammadi, Mahdiye Amiri
Design team
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi, Rezvan Yarhaghi, Sara Alimohammadi, Mahdiye Amiri
Collaborators
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi, Rezvan Yarhaghi, Sara Alimohammadi, Mahdiye Amiri
Interior design
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi, Rezvan Yarhaghi, Sara Alimohammadi, Mahdiye Amiri
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Use Development
Nanjing is a city steeped in significant history and distinctive characteristics spanning various periods. One of the most prominent pieces of evidence showcasing the city’s rich heritage is its ancient city walls, which have served the capital for numerous dynasties over time. These walls stand as a tangible testament to human craftsmanship, harmo...
Project name
A New Gateway To the Past
Architecture firm
StudioTiltedCircle
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhinoceros 3D, Enscape
Principal architect
Lin Xie
Visualization
StudioTiltedCircle
Client
Nanjing Creative Design Centre
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
