We are LAYA Architects, an International Architecture practice primarily focusing on Design and Research that yields Innovative and progressive Urban Environments. LAYA(லயா), meaning a ‘transitional state of being’, is a studio that seeks to open the boundaries of conventional Architectural practice with a fresh exploratory approach towards design. Our studio name affirms our position in this clim
ate of constant global changes. It provides us the Stratum from which we experiment and solve complex issues both Culturally and contextually. We are encouraged by the search for meanings in our works, which often has helped us generate powerful Inspiring works of Architecture, by collaborating with many amazing people across the globe. The Studio is founded by Prabhu Sugumar, a graduate of Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and SRM School of Architecture (University of Madras). He has a strong design experience, having worked under several reputed International Design firms in Los Angeles, Washington D.C, Beijing and at Singapore. He has experience working on diverse range of International projects (both commissions and competitions) from Museums, Schools, Sports centers to hospitality related projects. Having our main studio in Beijing, has given us the opportunity to work on several key smart industrial and city projects in China. In the past, we have taken up projects for UNDP, Indian Embassy in Beijing and other private clients.
