SAKA was established in 1998 and we have created a reputation for design excellence, with a range of projects that celebrate uniqueness, fine detailing, and the use of materials in their natural form. We have a design approach that is deeply responsive to site context (physical, cultural, and historical) and client needs (both stated and perceived). At the heart of our practice is a deep belief in thoughtfulness, sensitivity, innovation, playfulness, and passion: the springboard for great ideas. A deep interest and immersion in the way people inhabit and enjoy space stimulate and guides our creative process.
We are committed to the creation of architectural spaces that have cultural resonance, a sensory quality that renews and stimulates, and a spatial presence that is finely modulated, human scale, and derived from the natural topography of the site. Sustainability is a key concern and creating a 'positive recharge community' in the future is a closely-held dream.
Interior spaces mirror the identity of the people that inhabit them. We seek to realize this potential through a rigorous process that deeply expresses the lifestyle, needs, and aspirations of our clients. Exceeding expectations and setting new standards of professionalism is our forte.
We believe in the creation of urban spaces through a participatory process and have been instrumental in the creation of the Aravali Biodiversity Park as volunteers/co-founders of iamgurgaon. As part of our urban research, we have studied Character Districts and Urban Signage in the context of Gurgaon. The role of design practice as a change-maker within its local community is a central concern.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Custom Homes, Drafting, Eco Homes, Floor Plans, Historic Building Conservation, Home Renovation & Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, New Home Construction, Space Planning, Sustainable Design
Areas Served
Gurgaon, India, Mumbai, Coorg, Bengaluru, Delhi, Noida, Chennai, Gujarat, Pune
Professional Information
Swanzal Kak Kapoor is the design principal and co-founder at Saka studio, based in Gurgaon. She has 19 years of experience of working in a diversity of contexts and scales and believes in an architecture of resonance and a culture of social responsibility.
Her architectural and interior work celebrates cultural specificity, craft, embodied emotions, ecological consciousness and collaborative synergy.
She has spoken at a variety of forums across the country and been a juror at SPA Bhopal and SSAA Gurgaon. Her interest in civic action and the environment led to her co-founding iamgurgaon in 2009, a platform to enable change through community participation.
Recent awards include the IIID National Award 2016 for residence and the World Architecture Community Award 27th cycle in March 2018 for Tree House.
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