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Ask the Architect: The Architect as a Change Maker
DATE: 28/01/26In my early years as an architect, no one spoke about “change making”. What I did hear, far more often, were the familiar lines we all know too well: “Finish the drawing before the printer breaks.” “We need to submit by 3pm.” At that stage, being a c...
Beyond the Surface: How Façades Shape Identity in Luxury Architecture
DATE: 30/12/26In the world of luxury architecture, a façade is far more than an external wrapper. It is a building’s identity, its first gesture to the city, and the emotional interface that connects people to place. Whether in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or across the wide...
Paper to Pavement: Navigating the Realities of Construction Delivery
DATE: 18/12/25What does it really take to deliver a building? Every architect knows that drawings don’t build buildings, people do. It’s never just about drawings and deadlines, but about diplomacy, judgement, and a fair amount of dust. In this blog, I share what ...
From Layout to Impact: Using InDesign for Powerful Presentations
DATE: 26/11/25Put Your Best Shoe Forward: An Architect’s Guide to Presentations There are two things you can guarantee on site: someone will always ask where the toilets are, and someone else will look down at your shoes. Yes, shoes. Not the column alignment, not ...
Design as Responsibility: A CSR Impact Reflection
DATE: 13/10/25As architects, designers, and builders of the urban landscape, we hold a transformative power that extends far beyond the boundaries of any single project. Every line we draw and every structure we realise has the capacity to influence lives, shape c...
Human-Centred Interiors: Designing with Purpose
DATE: 18/08/25At its essence, interior design is an exercise in empathy. It is not defined by objects, finishes, or passing trends, but by people's movement, rituals, and the way they experience space. For Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ), interiors are conceived as an...
Twenty Years of Design: Avinash’s Journey with Godwin Austen Johnson
DATE: 22/07/25In an industry often defined by fast-paced turnover and fleeting tenures, longevity has become a rarity. Rarer still is the kind of quiet, consistent leadership that doesn’t seek the spotlight but earns respect through years of steadfast contribution...
Crafting Character: Designing Depth and Dialogue in the Axight Workplace
DATE: 14/07/25In an era where office design is frequently shaped by minimalist aesthetics, open-plan planning, and digital immediacy, the Axight Offices presented a distinct opportunity: to create a workspace that is calm, thoughtfully detailed, and expressive of ...
5 Key Architectural Insights from Hrishikesh Pradhan
DATE: 30/05/25As part of our ongoing series highlighting the architects behind our projects, we sat down with Hrishikesh Pradhan to uncover the principles and processes that shape his architectural approach. From site to sketch to structure, Hrishikesh offers a gr...
The Future of Architecture - The Team Behind the Designs
DATE: 29/04/25The Future of Architecture Part 2 Architecture is rarely the work of one individual. Behind every successful project lies a collaborative effort between senior architects, project team leaders, and the next generation of designers who help bring idea...
The Future of Architecture - Creators at the Drawing Board
DATE: 28/03/25Architecture is more than just the final built form—it is a process shaped by countless decisions, creative explorations, and technical challenges. In this two-part blog series, we uncover what truly goes into bringing a project to life, from initial...
Workspace Design - Lunate Offices
DATE: 03/03/251. What was the design vision for Lunate offices, and what inspirations influenced the outcome? The vision behind the design of the Lunate offices was to create a flexible and collaborative environment that encourages productivity and well-being. To ...