Ar. Bhumit Shah
Founder & Principal Architect
With the work-from-home culture becoming mainstream due to nationwide lockdown imposed during the covid pandemic, people are spending a significant majority of their day in their homes. As a result, they are now increasingly conscious about the look and feel of their living spaces. Gone are the days when a home used to be perceived just as a place to live in. Today, people view their homes not just as a symbol of prestige, but also as a reflection of their personality, tastes and lifestyles. As a result, the interior design industry has been witnessing a hockey-stick growth in recent times.
While rising disposable income among general public and increased urbanization are a few other key factors for this phenomenon, the increased smartphone penetration and social media influence has exposed people to a myriad of designs from across the world, further fueling the market growth.
If IMARC Group’s recent report is to go by, the Indian interior design market which stood at $31.5 billion in 2023 is predicted to be worth $67.4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.81 percent during the forecast period. Among the innumerable companies that are currently operational in this dynamic industry, one organization that has created a niche for itself in the industry through its deep industry knowledge and service quality is 18 Studiioz.
Based in Mumbai, 18 Studiioz is the brainchild of Ar. Bhumit Shah, Founder & Principal Architect, who is a highly qualified architecture, design and real estate professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Master’s degree in Advanced Cinematics, Professional Diploma in Real Estate Management and another Master’s in Architecture degree in Advanced Design from the prestigious University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK.
“I see the world as a canvas to create masterpieces and leave an impression. I started 18 Studiioz in 2017 for animation and graphical work. However, with the knowledge I’ve gained in the field of architecture and design, I unified all these diverse fields of service under one banner and have developed the firm into a full-fledged and most sought-after architecture design consultancy today”, says Bhumit.
Customer-centric Service Portfolio
As an expert multidisciplinary firm, 18 Studiioz offers a wide range of services that include architecture design, interior design, landscape design, green & self-sustaining design, construction & execution, and project management & consulting, to name a few.
Sustainability, functionality and ambience have been the cornerstone of each of these services, wherein the company balance them all without having to compromise on any aspect and ensures that the entire project is delivered as per the specifications provided by the client. Further, as a value-driven organization, 18 Studiioz maintains a fully transparent line of communication with each of its clients and even suggests the best alternatives whenever a particular design isn’t falling within the customer’s budget. Unlike other firms where very project is allotted with a small team comprising 2-3 members, 18 Studiioz makes sure that all its team members come together to brainstorm the concept and design palette, bringing a diverse variety of creative ideas to the table.
“We deliver quality design solutions within planned timeframes, fostering strong client-architect relationships. Our ability to feature excellent working drawings and attention to detail in each of the projects showcases our commitment to excellence. Every design that we create in our studio are a reflection of the journey of the individual who owns that space. We work closely with our clients and ensure that every project that we design is a blend of global inspirations and an essence of the culture that they believe in”, Bhumit adds.
Keeping Service Quality as Paramount
Well aware that every project involves multiple vendors working together collaboratively, and maintaining quality at every phase would be a herculean task, 18 Studiioz has stringent policy in place to appoint a dedicated person for each client site to take care of the overall quality of the project. Every material undergoes strict inspect from this member, and only after his signatory approval will the contractors use them in the project. Additionally, the company also uses latest technology tools such as 3D printers, CNC cutters, laser cutting machines and SDSMR engraving machines to make sure that the clients are provided the best quality services. Most importantly, it has a strong feedback mechanism in place wherein feedback is gathered from the customer at every phase of the project and accordingly worked upon.
Explaining about an ongoing project, Bhumit elucidates, “Located on a small hilltop amidst the lush greenery of Nilgiris in Coonoor, the Lairosa Mansion & Coffee House is very close to my heart as reaching there takes us through numerous curves of the mountain. Currently under the process of excavation, the construction typology is completely different for this project wherein instead of concrete foundation, we have opted for natural stone masonry and are using brown earthy elements due to the surrounding greenery. There’s no doubt it’ll turn-out to be a beautiful café!”.
Our ability to feature excellent working drawings and attention to detail in each of the projects showcases our commitment to excellence
Exploring Beyond Horizons
With such industry-best practices in play, 18 Studiioz has been the proud recipient of Grade-A rating from the Interior Design Brand Practitioner Equity Rating and even been recognized on numerous reputed forums such as Entrepreneurship Business & Startup Awards - Bangalore 2023, Excellence Awards - New Delhi 2023, and Trendsetter Design Awards - Goa 2023. Riding high on the success wave, it has aggressive growth plans set in motion over the coming year. Having done projects across Mumbai and recently expanded domestically across Hyderabad, Noida, Indore and few other cities, the company will be foraying into international waters and handle projects in Bali and New Zealand in April-May in the coming year.
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