At 369 Ochre Studio,
design is an evolving dialogue
between people, space, and experience.
Rooted in Bengaluru and recognised through National and International awards, our practice brings together spatial experience design, universal design, and sustainable thinking to craft environments that are both timeless and deeply responsive.
Our work is shaped through four interconnected lenses — Design Lab, Research Lab, Academia Lab, and Observation Lab — allowing us to merge critical inquiry with intuitive design. This layered approach enables us to create spaces that are not only aesthetically sophisticated but also purposeful, inclusive, and attuned to the rhythms of everyday life.
We believe that meaningful design emerges through collaboration. Our participatory process engages clients, stakeholders, and end users as co-creators, ensuring that every space reflects lived realities, aspirations, and future possibilities. Each project is approached with sensitivity to context, materiality, and human experience, resulting in environments that are seamless, adaptable, and enduring.
At its core, our work transcends aesthetics — it is about crafting spaces that feel intuitive, inclusive, and profoundly human.
Meet the Team
Ar. Bhagyalaxmi Madapur,
Principal Architect, Researcher &
Co-Founder
Bhagyalaxmi Madapur is the Co-Founder of 369 Ochre Studio from Bangalore and is an urbanist with over sixteen years of credible cumulative experience in professional practice and architecture academia. She is accredited with a Masters degree in Architecture (Habitat Design) and Bachelors degree in Architecture.
She has wide-ranging work experience in the areas of architecture, interior design, spatial design and urban design. Her engagement with various firms, consultants and stakeholders has supported her to handle different responsibilities ranging from conceptualization, spatial experience design, schematic planning, master plans, design development, details to completion while effectively managing all resources.
Her professional as well as academic experiences prompted her to author and present papers (national and international) that deliberate on the crucial components and the strong relation amongst architectural education- research-practice. Collaborative workshops, competitions, discourses, conferences and professional training courses that feature architectural practice, urban, human habitat, ecological development and pedagogical issues are a priority to her and hence she continues to participate in such undertakings.
Ar. Shreya Shetty,
Principal Architect, Researcher &
Co-Founder
Shreya Shetty is the Co-Founder of 369 Ochre Studio from Bangalore, accredited with a Master's degree in Urban Design from Newcastle University, United Kingdom, and Bachelors degree in Architecture from Visveswaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India. She is a LEED Green Associate and obtained a Diploma in Business Management from the London School of Business and finance and a Diploma in Animation and Film Making from Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Mumbai.
With the zeal for a human-centric approach, her education and professional experience were structured around sustainable and social approaches towards architecture and urban development in master planning, mobility, transportation and public realm with keen interest in universal design, accessibility and inclusivity.
She is a strong advocate of collaborative and participatory approaches and is actively involved in fixing on ground spatial aspect through the means of policy, planning and design. She is actively involved in academics and has been passionate about facilitating quality teaching through design thinking in pedagogy.
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Vinit Shetty,
Administrator
Vinit Shetty is the administrator at 369 Ochre Studio and is embarking on the first step toward discussing accessibility through his blogs.
He is Tech-savvy and updates the team with all the upcoming technologies.
He is instrumental in enhancing the research work that 369 Ochre Studio is doing on Design Thinking for Universal Design and Accessibility in their verticals Research Lab and Design Lab.
Ar. Sowmya Muralidhar,
Consultant Researcher- WASH INFRA
Urban & Regional Planner
I am Sowmya Muralidhar, an architect and Urban and Regional Planner.
My doctoral studies aim to explore critical urban issue: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Bangalore City. By leveraging my understanding of urban dynamics and socio-economic contexts, seek to investigate the complexities of WASH infrastructure, access, and equity in urban settings.
Through rigorous research and analysis, I aspire to contribute to the development of sustainable and inclusive solutions for enhancing WASH standards and improving urban livelihoods in Bangalore.
Ar. Aniruddh A Kalkunte,
Assistant Architect
The desire to create and explore fuels my being. And Architecture, a field of creative thinking with an application which brings the animate and inanimate into a realm of oneness through use of spaces and materials, while integrating the past with the present for the future, to arrive at designs which captures the essence of purpose and joy, is the sweet spot with boundless adventures.
With a striving passion to strike balance with nature and the exaggerated human self, I aspire to design spaces that encompasses the climate, technology and culture.
Ar. Muralikrishna.M.S.C,
Assistant Architect
"Architecture for "me" is the bridge between tradition and innovation—where modern materials meet timeless techniques, accessibility defines respect, and creativity extends beyond sky "
With a strong belief , dedication with love and boundless happiness in design ,i will create a true mark of respect in architecture, to create inclusive, innovative and timeless designs that redefine the built environment.
Beyond profession , I'm a devoted pet lover and finds joy in teaching & sharing knowledge to unprivileged kids.
Ar. Brij Bhushan,
Assistant Architect
I am a sports guy and then an architect who believes that sport and life are deeply interconnected, shaping discipline, resilience, and growth. I approach both design and life one step at a time, valuing consistent effort over immediate results. Embracing failure as a catalyst for improvement, I draw inspiration from Santiago Calatrava and Charles Correa. Guided by the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, I strive to create inclusive spaces that foster connection, where people can experience and engage with the presence and activities of others.
Our Valued Consultants
Content Team
Ar. Vrindashree Kumar,
Content Creator Consultant
Hello! I’m Vrinda, A driven and passionate architect who graduated from the SJB School of Architecture and Planning. I’m looking forward to new learning encounters in an engaging and challenging work environment.
Keen to travel through this exhilarating Journey of shaping beautiful living spaces and an inclusive society!
Ar. Vibha G Rao,
Content Creator Consultant
Once upon a drafting table in a land of creativity, I graduated from SJBSAP and have zeal for universal design. With a passion for inclusivity, i want to create spaces that cater to people of all abilities.
Collaborating with 369 ochre studio as a blog illustrator I hope to break barriers and promote equality. Our work will try to exemplify the power of universal design in creating an inclusive society. Know me more through my illustrations.
Documentation Team
Ar. Sagar S,
Co-Founder, Yellow Tape Studio
From a young age, a fascination with buildings ignited a passion in me for architecture, which has now evolved into a captivating journey of capturing the intricate beauty of structures. With an eye for detail and a heart for design, I love to translate architectural visions into stunning visual narratives.
Harshit,
Co-Founder, Yellow Tape Studio
Living and working in Kolkata, a city where history and daily life coexist closely, guided my transition from capturing movement of streets and landscapes to also finding interest in the calm, structured beauty of architecture. This journey continues to inform how I approach space, light, and the flow visual rhythm.
Yellow Tape Studio
Our Carpentry Team
MK Furniture
L-R: Raju, Ashok, Mahinder, Bablu, Vivek, Bhim
Mahinder Kumar
Founder, MK Furniture
Our Civil Consultants
Globe Engineering Company
Building trust since 1994. A second-generation construction and project management firm, delivering excellence across religious, public, commercial, and residential infrastructure — with a specialized edge in modern eatery spaces.Globe Engineering’s senior management make it a point to have their presence in all projects irrespective of scale from time to time. Founded by Adil Ahamed Shariff, it is now being headed by Idris Ahamed Shariff and team.The firm lives by its mission statement — “A one-stop solution for all infrastructure needs” ensuring comprehensive services that deliver quality, efficiency, and reliability at every stage.
Our Advisors
Sudhakara Shetty
Director Projects,
Nahdat Group, Kuwait
Managing Director
Vasudha Engg Co. Pvt. Ltd
Ex TPL Specialist
Kuwait Oil Company
Subhas Madapur
Managing Director
Naveen Developers
Ex Managing Director Fountain Head Developers
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