Studio Hyderabad is one architectural practice that is rooted in the culture of Hyderabad. We believe that architecture should be a reflection of and a response to the people and place it serves, and we strive to create spaces that are meaningful, beautiful and functional.
We are not just architects, we are also designers, curators, illustrators, graphic designers, and heritage enthusiasts. We believe that all of these disciplines are interconnected and thus the inter-disciplinary practice paves a path towards a world that is liveable, beautiful, and meaningful while adhering to equity.
We are not just architects, we are also designers, curators, illustrators, graphic designers, and heritage enthusiasts. We believe that all of these disciplines are interconnected and thus the inter-disciplinary practice paves a path towards a world that is liveable, beautiful, and meaningful while adhering to equity.
"A city is more than a place in space. It is a drama in time”, says Patrick Geddes. Hyderabad has its fair share of drama, with its people, environs, and history being held like mysterious lines of a hand.
In the Deccan terrain, in midst the of Peninsular India, it had been a city of possibilities. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth and the most celebrated ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda, in 1591, laid the foundation for Hyderabad city on an auspicious day with a vision to create something unequalled in the world on the banks of the Musi river - a replica of paradise itself. Thus Charminar came and the rest of the built environs of the city. In his own verses, he wrote to God - to bless this city with full people, like the ocean is filled the fish. And it indeed came true. It had been the capital of the Golconda Sultanate, Nizam state, Hyderabad state, Andhra Pradesh, and now, Telangana - as one of the fastest growing global cities.
Our Studio was named after this great historic city, with the hope of possibility this city blesses its people with. The name represents our rooted presence in its place, yet our practice is not limited to its geography. Like a tree that spreads its branches wide, our name signifies the rooted approach we take in engaging with Architecture, Art, History, Culture, and Curation, whilst we collaborate and practice beyond the geographic limits.
Our Studio was named after this great historic city, with the hope of possibility this city blesses its people with. The name represents our rooted presence in its place, yet our practice is not limited to its geography. Like a tree that spreads its branches wide, our name signifies the rooted approach we take in engaging with Architecture, Art, History, Culture, and Curation, whilst we collaborate and practice beyond the geographic limits.
In a city where drama unfolds at every corner of the street, we hold ourselves as a responsible and integral practice aiming to make an impact to make this city and indeed the world, a little more better place to live. Keep an eye open for updates. See you. Probably on the city’s streets that were adorned with rich history.
P.S.: you must have noticed a pineapple motif in the illustration. We will indeed talk about it in one of our later posts
P.S.: you must have noticed a pineapple motif in the illustration. We will indeed talk about it in one of our later posts
Founding Partners
Archana Pothina - Principal Architect
Rahul Palagani - Principal Architect
Sasank IVS - Principal Architect
Pradeep Seloj - Project Manager
Team
Federico Pedrazzani, Italy - Architect & Collaborator
Fereshteh Nazari, Italy - Architect & Collaborator
Sahla Aboobaker - Junior Architect
Ambika Bagam - Architectural Intern
Past Members
Shreya Reddy - Architectural Intern