Studio Subtle
Foundational Value

Sūkṣma

The quest for 'Sūkṣma', the intangible, is what Studio Subtle strives for, in all its design synthesis. On one side 'Sthula', ' the tangible, that is pragmatic in all that one sees and feels, on the other, the studio harnessing 'Sūkṣma',in all that it does.' "'Sūkṣma', which is the spirit of architecture, is more felt and less said (BV DOSHI)"".

Design

Approach

“ Learn how to discover things, always remain fresh, and ask yourself everyday:
Is there anything different from what you did yesterday ? ”
- B V Doshi

Catalyst for

Design Musings

The inspiration and thought process for design begin with careful observation—
of the landscape, context and the activities around it. These observations, combined with
knowledge of current technological advancements and an awareness of societal and environmental
needs, drive our design thinking. Our aim is to learn from the past, understand the present,
and nurture the future

Exploration & Learnings

Tools & Instruments.

Our design process involves a constant back and forth between hands-on exploration
and digital expression. Sketches help explore ideas and proportions and model making enable
us to get a sense of the spatial quality of the design. Various mediums, such as digital illustrations,
collages, and paintings, allow us to convey our concepts and further develop our ideas. Digital tools
help us solidify and detail our projects, enhancing our creative process and ensuring clarity in our vision.

Since 2017
About Us

Studio Subtle
Kathmandu| Nepal.

Studio Subtle is a Collective design Practise based in Nepal and India that is engaged in diverse range of work,from academic research and a variety of architecture projects ,interiors to furniture and products to graphical

Our Expertise

01

Architecture

Space making & Context responsive design measures.

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02

Landscape

Blurring of boundaries of built & unbuilt, creation of vistas & more.

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03

Masterplanning

Wholistic approach towards design framework & responding to the site

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04

Interior Design

Blending aesthetics & functionality to elevate living experiences.

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05

Product Design

Bringing ideas to life & crafting innovative, user-centric solutions.

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06

Graphics & Packaging

Developing imageries for Narratives, vision & brand marketing

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Adaptive Reuse

Moulding learnings from traditional practises into more adaptive functionality

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Documentation

Conservation of traditional practies of architecture through record keeping.

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Our Team

Amrit Narkar
Co-Founder / Architect
Palaksha Shetty
Co-Founder / Architect
Heena Gyawali
Co-Founder / Architect
Sushan Hegde
Architect
Nisaj Shrestha
Architect
Harikiran Alva
Architect
Prakhyath Jain
Architect
Shanon Pinto
Architect
Suraj Sannikatta
Architect
Avinash Gyawali
VR/XR Consultant
Deekshith Shetty
Structural Consultant, PP Infra
Romi Limbu
Interior Designer
Sushanth
Intern
Francisca D'souza
Intern
Anisha Crasta
Intern
Samiksha Shetty
Intern
Rajath Suvarna
Intern
Soorya Acharya
Intern
Pasang Tamang
Intern
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