Mumbai's architecture consultancy market is flourishing and is driven by rapid urbanization, a growing population, and a surge in real estate developments. The market's growth is fueled by rising demand for luxury housing, commercial spaces, and urban infrastructure projects. The city’s distinctive blend of heritage and modernity necessitates innovative designs that seamlessly integrate tradition with contemporary functionality.

Architecture consultants play a pivotal role in redefining Mumbai’s skyline, optimizing land use, and promoting environmentally sustainable urban development. Their contributions are integral to enhancing community well-being, economic value, and the city’s architectural identity.


Established in 2002 by visionary architect Vivek Nandan Prasad, Vivek Nandan Architects is a leading consulting architectural firm based in Powai, Mumbai. Renowned for its expertise in architectural planning, designing, and interiors, the firm has contributed significantly to Mumbai's skyline by shaping some of its most recognizable landmarks. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company delivers cutting edge design solutions that blend functionality with aesthetics, redefining urban landscapes.


Vivek Nandan Architects operates with a profound belief in architecture as a harmonious amalgamation of built and unbuilt forms, seamlessly integrating with nature to enhance spatial experiences. The firm’s vision is to design iconic spaces that transcend user aspirations, leaving an indelible mark on the skyline and creating transformative landmarks globally. With a mission to craft a billion architectural spaces, the firm prioritizes sustainability and community empowerment, fostering environments that promote growth, happiness, and success.

The journey began when Vivek Nandan, fresh out of college, worked as the Project Architect on Belvedere Court, a 40-story residential marvel at Mahalaxmi, Mumbai once India’s tallest building. After gaining diverse experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, he embraced independent practice, driven by his passion for innovation and a city brimming with architectural potential.

In-house Expertise
Vivek Nandan Architects offers a comprehensive range of architectural services, seamlessly blending the strengths of institutional and commercial practices. The firm is equipped to manage large-scale projects while maintaining a personalized and client-focused approach. Its services encompass urban planning, feasibility analysis, site selection and analysis, conceptualization, pre-design, design development, and detailed working drawings.

Additionally, the firm provides guidance on construction execution and coordinates with various agencies to ensure project success. Each service is meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of clients, ensuring functional and aesthetic excellence.

The firm’s collaborative approach is central to its philosophy, leveraging the collective expertise of its diverse team and industry connections. By integrating multi-disciplinary perspectives, Vivek Nandan Architects enhances creativity and problem-solving capabilities. Harnessing cutting-edge technologies and innovative tools, the team consistently delivers architectural solutions that are visually striking, practical, and forward-thinking, setting benchmarks in design excellence.

At Vivek Nandan Architects, the focus lies not only on integrating traditional elements but also on embracing their underlying principles. Courtyards and open-to-sky spaces are reimagined as atriums and sky gardens in high-rises, while passive cooling techniques such as cross-ventilation, high ceilings, and deep-set balconies are seamlessly incorporated. Principles of Vastu, terrace gardens, and other culturally resonant features enhance the design strategy. Every project reflects a thoughtful response to its context, climate, culture, and evolving times.

Vivek Nandan Architects optimizes land use through vertical high-rises, mixed-use developments, and multi-functional spaces. Designs leverage sun paths, wind patterns, and daylight factors to enhance comfort and avoid cross-overlooking, ensuring cross-ventilation for natural temperature regulation. Green spaces, play areas, recreational zones, and water features are integral, in fostering community bonding. The design matrix emphasizes sustainability with energy-efficient systems, eco-friendly materials, rainwater harvesting, and solar energy, creating holistic, environmentally conscious spaces that balance functionality and aesthetics.

“By leveraging innovative design, advanced technologies, and community engagement, we create a sustainable, resilient, and engaging urban environment that meets the needs of Mumbai's diverse population”, says Vivek Nandan, Founder and Principal Architect.

A Notch Above All
Vivek Nandan Architects stands out in the competitive architectural landscape through its distinctive ‘Design Strategy,’ a harmonious blend of innovative thinking and practical execution. This unique approach leverages a diverse range of skills, including the ability to visualize and manage scale while drawing on extensive on-ground implementation experience. The firm is committed to delivering design excellence, market ability, financial growth, affordability, and a people-centric ethos, ensuring each project exceeds client expectations.

At the heart of its approach lies the proprietary ‘Elevate: The Design Strategy Framework,’ which offers significant benefits. Vivek Nandan Architects specializes in creating iconic buildings with high visual impact and recall value, elevating both the structure and the surrounding community. Through innovative design solutions, the firm fosters market differentiation by rejuvenating neighborhoods, commanding premium pricing, and enhancing the value of micro-markets.

The firm’s strategies also accelerate project success by achieving an impressive 85-90 percent pre-sales during construction, thus reducing marketing costs, and fast-tracking revenue realization. With meticulous planning, it increases saleable space by 10-15 percent, ensuring optimal utilization of plots even in challenging redevelopment scenarios. Furthermore, its optimized redevelopment planning ensures complete alignment between the developer’s vision and the tenant requirements, delivering cost-efficient, timely, and impactful results.

Vivek Nandan Architects stands out in the competitive architectural landscape through its distinctive Design Strategy, a harmonious blend of thinking ‘out of the box’and pragmatism backed by various skill sets

Aspirational and financial agility are central to the firm’s ethos. By maximizing usable area without compromising essential features such as green spaces, ventilation, and privacy, the firm enhances financial viability and pricing power. Sustainability is another cornerstone, as projects incorporate eco-friendly principles, efficient layouts, and reduced maintenance costs, improving quality of life and boosting resale value.

With a portfolio of over 20 million square feet, encompassing cluster redevelopments, luxury apartments, affordable housing, and commercial ventures, Vivek Nandan Architects delivers bespoke architectural solutions that meet diverse market demands while redefining the value proposition for all stakeholders.

“We are great proponents of the various re-development schemes be it SRA, Society Redevelopment, Cess plots, or MHADA layouts. We have had great success in designing these mixed-income developments. Not only have our clients (Developers) but also the tenants greatly appreciated our designed buildings, so much so that we actually have been felicitated by the tenants in some of the projects before they took possession of their units", adds Vivek Nandan.

Navigating Challenges and Shaping the Future of Architecture
Mumbai’s architectural landscape presents a unique set of challenges rooted in rapid urbanization, land scarcity, climate risks, and infrastructural limitations. Key issues such as space constraints, aging infrastructure, socio economic disparities, transportation bottlenecks, air pollution, environmental degradation, and the loss of community spaces require innovative solutions. To navigate these challenges, a holistic urban planning approach that harmonizes growth, sustainability, conservation, and urban living is essential.

At Vivek Nandan Architects, the team firmly believes that successful architectural solutions must address the needs and aspirations of people while ensuring ecological balance. Smaller projects, though more demanding, are tackled with the same dedication as larger developments. In Mumbai, cluster redevelopments have proven to be a viable strategy, offering the potential to meet diverse needs while revitalizing urban spaces.

The firm’s expertise and innovative approach have earned significant industry recognition. During its early years, the firm won several design competitions in Mumbai and has since been honored twice as 'Architect of the Year' by a prominent real estate publication. Architect Vivek Nandan also contributes thought leadership through articles on ‘Design Strategy’ in areas such as architectural planning, urban design, and affordable housing. Additionally, he serves as a juror for architectural awards and academic evaluations, reflecting his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field.

Looking ahead, Vivek Nandan Architects envisions Mumbai’s architectural future to be defined by intelligent, vertical cities that seamlessly combine high rise residential and commercial spaces with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and automation. The f irm anticipates a shift toward net-zero buildings, green roofs, renewable energy integration, and modular construction techniques, emphasizing sustainable, mixed-use developments that balance functionality with environmental responsibility.

To remain at the forefront of this evolving landscape, the firm is committed to upskilling its teams, adopting digital workflows, and incorporating sustainability and technological innovation into every project. Vivek Nandan Architects recognizes the importance of rapid construction methodologies, energy-efficient materials, and integrated urban planning to address the growing demands of the city.

Currently, the firm is engaged in several transformative projects, including high-end luxury residential high-rises under 120 meters, large-scale residential layouts, and cluster redevelopments. These projects showcase the firm’s dedication to shaping Mumbai’s architectural future through innovative designs that prioritize community, sustainability, and technological advancement. Vivek Nandan Architects is committed to shaping a progressive architectural future for Mumbai, ensuring every project contributes meaningfully to the city’s growth and urban identity. The firm is excited about the opportunities ahead and is dedicated to delivering transformative design solutions.