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
Overlooking the national highway, Residence 100 is situated on a corner plot in the opulent neighborhood of the calm and serene city of Panchkula. Designed to accommodate a family of five, its main requirement was to have a contemporary façade that stands out from the surrounding houses.
Project name
Manish Residence
Architecture firm
Subash and Associates
Location
Panchkula, India
Principal architect
Ashwani Duggal
Design team
Ashwani Duggal, Ranjeet Chouhan, Ibadat
Interior design
Subash and Associates
Civil engineer
Pankaj Nanda
Structural engineer
Pankaj Nanda
Landscape
Subash and Associates
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Material
Italian stone, Laminum
Typology
Residential › House
The Ernst Pharmacia office space by Design Three Sixty is a modern office space, located in the Industrial Area Phase 1 of Panchkula city in Haryana and spanning 5500 square feet space. The design theme revolves around bold opulence, incorporating dark neutrals and contemporary elements.
Project name
Ernst Pharmacia
Architecture firm
Design Three Sixty
Location
Panchkula, Haryana, India
Principal architect
Navdeep Sharma
Design team
Navdeep Sharma, Design Three Sixty team
Collaborators
Text: Vrinda Sarwal
Site area
2000 square yards
Interior design
Design Three Sixty
Lighting
Design 360. OSRAM by Om Electric
Construction
Salil Gupta, Alpine Interiors
Supervision
Salil Gupta, Alpine Interiors
Visualization
Design Three Sixty
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Flooring: Vitrified large format tiles, Carpet flooring, Laminated wood floors. Ceiling: POP false ceiling, Baffle false ceiling panels from Armstrong. Wall treatments: Laminate paneling, veneer paneling, PVD coated stainless steel sheet paneling, Lacquered glass, Aluminum system window solution for interiors. Furniture: Modular furniture from Featherlite, Custom furniture from MKraft.
Budget
INR 1 Crore approximately
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
The design concept is as unique as it is captivating—an "industrial barely green" aesthetic. This distinctive vision seamlessly unites the rugged, industrial character of the surroundings with a delicate touch of greenery. One of the most remarkable features of this design is the deliberate preservation of a wild tree at the site.
Project name
LAKHINA Overseas
Architecture firm
Karan Osahan Architects
Location
Panipat, Haryana, India
Principal architect
Karan Osahan
Design team
Karan Osahan, Poojo Kundu, Ramya Khare
Interior design
Karan Osahan Architects
Landscape
Karan Osahan Architects
Civil engineer
SS Associates
Structural engineer
SS Associates
Construction
SS Associates
Supervision
Karan Osahan Architects
Visualization
Karan Osahan Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion
Material
Bharat Brick, Asian Paints, Mitsibushi, Aksh Light India, Kohler, Simpolo
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
Slightly rustic, yet incredibly contemporary, this residence style echoes the colors, appearance, and rich palette of the earthy shades, clean lines, and play of light. Crafted by Design 360, this residence is constructed on a 6000-square-foot plot that embraces the outdoors while welcoming abundant natural light inside.
Project name
Residence 239
Architecture firm
Design Three Sixty
Location
Chandigarh, India
Principal architect
Navdeep Sharma
Design team
Navreet Kaur, Sunil Dhiman, Gurmeet Singh
Collaborators
H.V.A.C. Consultant: Mitsubishi Electric; Kitchen & wardrobes Designer: Vijusha Woodcraft
Structural engineer
Structural Solutions
Material
Concrete, Brick, Stone, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Silhouette, located in Nawanshahr, Punjab, is an impressive piece of modern architecture spread over an area of 10,000 square feet and boasts of a unique floor plan. The open-concept design of the living spaces facilitates the internal connectivity of the house, while the use of screens on the exterior ensures privacy.
Project name
The Silhouette
Architecture firm
23DC Architects
Location
Nawanshahr, Punjab, India
Principal architect
Shiv Dada, Mohit Chawla
Design team
Shiv Dada, Mohit Chawla
Structural engineer
In-house
Visualization
23DC Architects
Material
Bronze Louvers (Facade), Yellow China Granite, Basalt, Aluminium
Typology
Residential › House
Located within the heart of the serene hills of Kothkai, Himachal. The Apple Farm Stay is flanked by mountains that kiss the clouds with streams gushing down its slopes and lush green orchards. The existing built-up structure of The Apple farm stay was built in 1920 by the erstwhile Wazir of the princely state of Himachal Pradesh, and now it has be...
Project name
The Apple Farm Stay | Restoration
Architecture firm
Architect Suri and Associates
Location
Jhina Orchards, Kotkhai, Himachal Pradesh, India
Principal architect
Himanshu Suri
Collaborators
Advisory on Construction Management: Parishrut Jhina
Interior design
Priya Gupta
Environmental & MEP
Rakhra and Associates
Landscape
Priya Goyal (Landscaping and Outdoor Redevlopment)
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › House
To design a house that ensures security for a single old lady & her tenants. The site is located in Panchkula (Haryana), a satellite town adjoining the border of Chandigarh. Chandigarh city was designed by Le Corbusier and is a symbol of modernism in India. The site is in a newly developed plotted sector, adjacent to the Information & Technology Pa...
Project name
Residence 414
Architecture firm
Charged Voids
Location
Panchkula, Haryana, India
Principal architect
Aman Aggarwal
Design team
Swati Agarwal, Meher Aditya
Built area
500 m² (5350 ft²)
Site area
450 m² (4850 ft²)
Completion year
November 2017
Structural engineer
Pankaj Chopra
Visualization
Haneet Khanna
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
