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Residential architects in Mumbai, by the kind of home

Design IRL Editorial · Checked 7 November 2026 · No firm has paid to appear in this guide · How we make our guides

A firm that suits a retreat in Alibag may be wrong for a flat in Andheri. Rather than name a best architect in Mumbai, this guide groups firms by the kind of home they build, so you can start from yours.

Firms are listed alphabetically within each group. The order isn't a ranking.

Villas and retreats outside the city

Photos: Architecture BRIO website
Based in
Mumbai
Approach
Aims for bold buildings that sit lightly in sensitive landscapes.
Homes to look at
The Riparian House, Karjat; Dua Villa, Alibag
Scale of work
Not enough evidence to say
Based in
Mumbai
Approach
Describes its work as monolithic and minimalist, blended with warm, tactile materials.
Homes to look at
Holiday homes in Goa and Alibaug
Scale of work
Its site refers to luxury bungalows.

City apartments and penthouses

Photos: anjali rawat architects website
Based in
Mumbai
Approach
A boutique team working on high-rise apartment interiors, with clean lines and experiments in material and colour.
Homes to look at
Apartments in Ahuja Towers and Bayview
Scale of work
Its site refers to high-end residential buildings.
Photos: Ashleys website
Based in
Mumbai
Approach
Describes its signature style as minimalist sophistication with statement accents.
Scale of work
Describes its homes as premium residences and luxury bungalows.
Photos: UJDesigns website
Based in
Vile Parle East, Mumbai
Approach
Works mainly on apartments in Mumbai developments, alongside landscape and construction management.
Homes to look at
Interiors at Runwal Greens and Runwal Anthurium
Scale of work
Not enough evidence to say

Homes shaped by research and context

Based in
Mumbai
Approach
Balances function with context, climate, materials, cost and time, and pays close attention to detail.
Homes to look at
House O, Kandivali; The Field House, Hajgoli; Shoji Abode, Pune
Scale of work
Not enough evidence to say

Design and construction together

These firms handle both design and building, so you deal with one team. Ask how they separate design fees from construction costs.

Based in
Mumbai
Approach
A design-and-build practice that also works with repurposed shipping containers.
Homes to look at
Serenity Farms & Villas, Khopoli
Scale of work
Not enough evidence to say
Based in
Mumbai
Approach
Runs each job as a single design-and-build process.
Homes to look at
Residences at Bellevue
Scale of work
Not enough evidence to say

What to ask before you hire

  • Is your fee a percentage of construction cost, a fixed sum or something else, and what does it cover?
  • Have you worked on a home at a budget close to mine? Can I visit one?
  • Who will actually work on my project day to day?
  • For an apartment, what will my housing society and building rules allow?
  • For a home outside the city, how often will you visit the site?
  • Who handles approvals from the local authority?

How we chose these firms

We started from Design IRL's directory of Mumbai architecture firms tagged for residential work, and looked for specific published homes and a clear way of working.

"Scale of work" is our reading of the firm's projects or its own description, not a statement of fees. Inclusion doesn't mean we've visited the homes or worked with the firm, and leaving a firm out isn't a judgement on it.

This is a selection, not a complete list.

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