Architecture as an organic extension of the earth it rests upon.
Founded in Jaipur in 2018, Studio Mitti is an architectural practice built on the conviction that buildings should belong deeply to their place. In the arid landscape of Rajasthan, architecture has historically been a survival art—using thick stone masonry, central courtyards, and perforated Jali screens to turn extreme heat into comfortable microclimates.
We do not view tradition as nostalgic decoration. Instead, we extract the performance logic of historical Rajasthani architecture and pair it with clean contemporary geometry and precision engineering.
Practice Philosophy
Four foundational tenets that guide every line we draw and every wall we lay.
Climate-Responsive Geometry
Building envelopes designed around solar angles, prevailing winds, and passive stack ventilation to drastically reduce mechanical heating and cooling.
Tectonic Honesty
Celebrating raw Jaisalmer stone, hand-troweled chunam lime plaster, and Sal timber joinery without superficial decorative veneers.
Adaptive Continuity
Breathing new life into heritage masonry structures through sensitive stabilization and reversible, lightweight structural interventions.
Artisan Partnership
Direct collaboration with Jaipur stone carvers, traditional surkhi mortar masons, and master carpenters to preserve regional building crafts.
Our Design Process
How we navigate from raw topography to finished architectural space.
Site & Microclimate Audit
Analyzing solar radiation maps, wind paths, soil composition, and surrounding urban density before placing the first wall.
Material & Tectonic Prototyping
Testing local stone swatches, lime plaster mixtures, and timber joinery mockups on site to ensure durability and aesthetic harmony.
Precision Line-Art Drafting
Developing detailed architectural drawings, mechanical blueprints, and 3D wireframe models for total spatial clarity.
Craftsman-Led Construction
Active on-site supervision alongside traditional masons and craftspeople to ensure uncompromising execution standards.
Studio Leadership
Architects and design directors committed to rigorous material research and execution.
Ananya Sharma
M.Arch from CEPT University with 14 years of experience leading residential and adaptive reuse projects across Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
Vikramaditya Singh
B.Arch from SPA Delhi. Specializes in luxury hospitality masterplanning, resort design, and contemporary structural timber integration.
Rohan Kulkarni
Focuses on bespoke furniture design, custom terrazzo patterns, and acoustic panelling for dining and heritage spaces.
Have a project in Rajasthan or across India?
We collaborate on new builds, luxury residences, boutique hotels, and heritage restoration projects.