de.Sign | New York | Mumbai [Architecture | Urban Design]

de.Sign | New York | Mumbai [Architecture | Urban Design] We have completed and are currently working on architectural, interiors, industrial and urban design projects that bridge diverse scales and design typologies.

de.Sign is about all that matters that is small enough to make a big impact.... and that includes Architecture, Urban Design, Product Design and simply thinking about eco-centric/human-centric Design. de.Sign is an interdisciplinary practice In which the principals bring their respective individual experience and talents to a collaborative process that defines the firm’s design philosophy. We str

ive to produce structures that are at the forefront of contemporary issues, rooted in local culture and context and that address client needs as well as the functional requirements of the program. Our comprehensive portfolio includes urban, residential, civic, commercial, institutional, hospitality, retail and housing design projects as well as historic restoration, space planning, graphic and furniture design. The principals have substantial experience with infrastructure planning and urban design projects that creatively push the envelope to bring architecture, planning and sustainability issues to the fore. The other spectrum of our work includes large-scale architecture and urban design projects that reflect our philosophy of integrated systems approach, allowing for seamless connection between the architecture of individual buildings and the master plan. We are rigorously engaged in all aspects of the design process from conception to completion and commissioning.Ours is a collaborative team of design professionals with extensive experience in LEED certification, project development, documentation, management and field experience. We are engaged with projects nationally and internationally and understand the importance of addressing local needs, practices and parameters. Our team will be actively involved in planning and design through construction phases, providing a high level of continuity and coordination of the work. The Principal, Viren Brahmbhatt leads the design team comprised of architects and planners. Working directly with the client, sub-consultants and contractors, we manage the design, documentation and coordination and other items specified in the scope of work to unify all aspects of the design and construction processes.

05/12/2026
Fragments
09/08/2025

Fragments

09/06/2025

With its soaring towers, full demolition of NYCHA buildings, and a unit mix dominated by market-rate apartments, the plan for the demolition and privatization of NYCHA Fulton, Elliott, and Chelsea Houses is seen by many as a top-down development strategy dressed up as revitalization.

04/13/2025

Ever wonder what happens when architects throw out the rulebook—and city planners nervously sip their coffee?
Welcome to Design Arch, where buildings bend, zoning breaks, and design dreams collide with urban realities.

We’re not just showing off pretty walls (though, yes, we do that too). We’re diving headfirst into the juicy, critical stuff:
🧠 Why housing in NYC costs more than your existential dread
🛖 How Medellín turned urban chaos into cable-car magic
🏗️ And what Mumbai can teach us about jugaad and resilience in the face of zoning... or the lack thereof.

We talk equitable design, housing crises, zoning battles, and the art of making cities that don’t just look good—but work for everyone.

So if you're into architecture that thinks outside the (zoned) box, and cities that almost make sense—this blog’s for you.

🔗 design-arch.blogspot.com

Housing Action.
03/07/2025

Housing Action.

In the face of a deepening housing crisis that leaves millions without access to safe, affordable homes, the time has come for bold, comprehensive action. This manifesto outlines seven key areas of action to build a housing future that is equitable, sustainable, and inclusive for all Americans.

Friends, Colleagues, Join for this engaging conversation on March 19, 2024. 6:00 PM
03/08/2024

Friends, Colleagues,

Join for this engaging conversation on March 19, 2024. 6:00 PM

Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

11/29/2023

On 1 December 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested in Alabama for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man. Discover how her act of defiance sparked the US civil rights movement.

By de.Sign | New York | Mumbai [Architecture | Urban Design]
04/14/2023

By de.Sign | New York | Mumbai [Architecture | Urban Design]

  Platina is an office building by de.Sign (New York | Mumbai) in the city of Surat India. the building is designed in two distinct parts: lower two floors are dedicated to shops directly accessible from the main street maximizing access and visibility afforded by the site’s corner location at th...

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