Architecture Brio

We are Architecture Brio, and we’ve set up our studio on the ground floor of Vasant House. It’s on 19th Road in Khar West. Being on the ground floor is nice because we can see people walking by and it doesn’t feel so closed off from the world. The space is filled with models made of cardboard and wood, and there are drawings pinned up all over the walls. It’s a bit of a mess sometimes, but it’s a creative mess. We aren't your typical high-end firm with suits and marble floors. We wear jeans and spend a lot of time talking about how to make buildings better without making them unnecessarily complicated. Khar is a lively area, and it influences how we work every day. We like projects that feel real and grounded. We spend a lot of time on site, getting our shoes dusty and talking to the masons and carpenters. Sometimes we spend hours just debating where a window should go to get the best light. It’s not always fast, but we like to get it right. We’ve been in this spot for a while, and the neighbors know us. We don’t do big pitches or fancy marketing. We just show people what we’re working on and talk through ideas. It’s a small team, and we all pitch in with everything, from drawing to making coffee. If you’re around 19th Road, you’ll see our lights on late quite often. We just enjoy the work.