Arcsmith
The team gathered around a white site model

StudioEst. 2026, Ahmedabad

One vision, one dedicated team

Arcsmith is an architecture and interior design practice led by its founder, supported by a dedicated team of designers, engineers and makers.We believe great spaces come from thoughtful design and careful execution. From the first idea to the final detail, every project is developed closely with our team—creating practical, refined spaces that improve the way people live.

01What we believe

Three rules we do not break

  1. 01

    Place before plan

    We understand the space before we design it. Your lifestyle, requirements, budget and existing conditions shape every decision we make.

  2. 02

    Material honesty

    We choose materials for how they look, feel and perform—not simply for appearance. Every finish, colour and detail is considered as part of the whole interior.

  3. 03

    Built to be kept

    Good design must work beyond the drawing. We stay involved through detailing, material selection and site execution to ensure the finished space reflects the design.

A wooden scale model
A site model with coloured blocks

In the studio, AhmedabadFig. 02

120+

Projects delivered

14

Years in practice

32

Awards and shortlists

9

Countries

02The team

Designers, engineers and makers

Ar. Patel, Founding Member · Principal Architect
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Ar. Patel

Founding Member · Principal Architect

An architecture graduate from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, with a thoughtful, hands-on approach to every project. From understanding the client to developing the design and overseeing execution, the focus stays on practical design, quality and attention to detail.

Good design is in the details—and in how well it is built.

Tomas Kalder, Founding Partner
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Tomas Kalder

Founding Partner

Structural engineer turned architect. Runs technical design and the workshop, where most of the studio's prototypes are made.

Noor Haddad, Director, Interiors
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Noor Haddad

Director, Interiors

Joined in 2016 from Beirut. Responsible for the interiors practice, from workplace strategy to the furniture line.

Elias Brandt, Associate, Urban Design
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Elias Brandt

Associate, Urban Design

Leads masterplanning, including Foundry Quarter. Believes every plan should be walkable in the rain.

Priya Venkat, Senior Architect
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Priya Venkat

Senior Architect

Project architect for Kiln House and Vessel Gallery. Specialist in lime, brick and everything that weathers well.

Jonah Whitlock, Head of Fabrication
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Jonah Whitlock

Head of Fabrication

Runs the workshop and the visualisation team. Built the Ember Pavilion joints at full scale, twice.

03Recognition

Awards and shortlists

  1. 2024Kyoto Biennale PrizeEmber Pavilion
  2. 2024CTBUH Award of ExcellenceMeridian Tower
  3. 2024NZIA Auckland Architecture AwardTidewater House
  4. 2023Statens ByggeskikkprisHalden Public Library
  5. 2022Lieutenant Governor of BC Award, MeritRidgeline Residences
  6. 2021Dezeen Awards, Emerging Studio ShortlistArcsmith
Meridian HoldingsHalden MunicipalityKyoto Craft CouncilManchester City CouncilRidgeline PartnersStrata GmbHVessel Arts FoundationOficina Norte

04How we work

Four stages, no surprises

01

Listen

Brief, site and budget, in that order. We walk the site with you before we draw a line, and we write the brief together.

02

Draft

Concept options on trace and in the model. Two or three directions, tested against light, cost and planning, until one earns its keep.

03

Forge

Technical design, prototypes in the workshop, and a tender package detailed enough that the builder's questions are few.

04

Deliver

Weekly site presence through construction, a handover you can read, and a visit one year on to learn what we got right.