Compartment S4

Compartment S4 Architecture • Urban Design • Interior Design
A collaborative people-centric and context-sensitive design practice.
📍Ahmedabad • Mumbai • Bengaluru.

Our design ideas are primarily people centric, environment sensitive and context specific. Our strive to achieve efficient design, reflects in various aspects such as cost sensitivity, environment consciousness, minimum wastage, use of local resources & techniques and climate responsiveness.

• The primary focus being, “to create enhanced spatial experiences”, stimulates us to not only explore alt

ernative materials and techniques, but also craft sensitive ways of using conventional materials to achieve the same.
• Discarding the redundancies in modern design trends, we believe in the idea of a derived functional aesthetic rather than plastered decorations.
• Regardless of the scale of the project. Every design decision is carefully taken to directly benefit the user and to cause less harm to the environment.

Unpacked Jawai Oasis | Hospitality | Jawai Bandh, RajasthanJawai Oasis is a nature retreat which is conceived as an ex...
05/06/2026

Unpacked
Jawai Oasis | Hospitality | Jawai Bandh, Rajasthan

Jawai Oasis is a nature retreat which is conceived as an extension of the landscape, with the architecture carefully following the natural contours of the site to minimise excavation and disturbance to the terrain. The built forms are positioned to frame views of the hills and surrounding wilderness while creating a sense of immersion within the landscape. Natural light, cross-ventilation, shaded outdoor spaces, and deep overhangs help reduce dependence on mechanical systems.

Open terraces, sit-outs, and gathering spaces encourage guests to engage with the landscape at a slower pace. Using locally relevant materials and construction techniques, the project seeks to create a hospitality experience that feels rooted in the ecology, culture, and character of Jawai.

[ Landscape, Architecture, Design, Construction, Hospitality, Rajsthan ]

Unpacked Enso | Industrial | Odhav, AhmedabadEnso explores the potential of the circular form within an industrial con...
02/06/2026

Unpacked
Enso | Industrial | Odhav, Ahmedabad

Enso explores the potential of the circular form within an industrial context. Conceived as two metal-fabricated hemispheres anchored by an RCC core, the factory balances structural robustness with adaptability for future expansion. A continuous corrugated metal shell creates a distinct industrial identity while enabling incremental growth.

Inside, natural light, ventilation, and flexible planning shape a breathable and humane workspace. The RCC core organises services and circulation, allowing the factory to function as an evolving infrastructure responsive to changing production needs and future transformations.

[ Natural light, Industrial, Architecture, Metal fabrication, Circular form, Factory design, Ahmedabad ]

Unpacked Court House | Residence | AhmedabadBuilt around multiple courtyards and the view of a large beautiful garden ...
30/05/2026

Unpacked
Court House | Residence | Ahmedabad

Built around multiple courtyards and the view of a large beautiful garden this house is designed to weave stories across its intersecting volumes and interactive openings.

The design of this house tries to break away from the banal rectangular box and engages with the site to bring in natural light and ventilation. The entry of the house is through a courtyard, deviating from the idea of a classical Otla, and the glass & marble temple box floats in one corner over an L-shaped lilypond.

[ Residence, Architecture, Design, Visuals, Courtyard, Graphic, Presentation, Ahmedabad ]

9 Years. 8 Friends. 8 Architects. 1 Practice.We started in a small studio in Ahmedabad — just a group of friends with a ...
28/05/2026

9 Years. 8 Friends. 8 Architects. 1 Practice.

We started in a small studio in Ahmedabad — just a group of friends with a shared dream: to build meaningful public spaces, question the everyday, and get our hands dirty in the process.

From hosting hands-on workshops and late-night design marathons to now leading projects across three cities — Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru — the journey has been anything but ordinary.

What began with one room and one goal has grown into a practice with three verticals:
Architecture. Interior. Urban Design.
And through it all, the intention remains the same — to build thoughtfully, collaboratively, and with care.

We’re proud to have walked these 8 years together — as friends, partners, and co-dreamers. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this journey — past, present, and future.

Here’s to many more years of designing, dreaming, and growing — together.

— The 8 of us, Compartment S4

Photo credits : .jhaveri ,

[ Anniversary, 8 years, Design practice, Interior Designer, Landscape ,Architecture, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Architect, Compartment S4 ]

#8Co-passengers of Compartment S4 | Janvi BodaSay hello to ,our architect at the Ahmedabad studio, who has been a part...
26/05/2026

#8
Co-passengers of Compartment S4 | Janvi Boda

Say hello to ,our architect at the Ahmedabad studio, who has been a part of the Compartment S4 family for the past 1.5 years. Thoughtful and sincere in her approach, Janvi brings efficiency and precision to everything she takes on. Always eager to learn and explore new challenges, she thrives on stepping beyond the familiar. Her attention to detail and enthusiasm across every scale and type of work make her a valued part of our studio.

‘’Working as an architect at Compartment S4 has been an invaluable experience. It has given me comprehensive exposure to the entire design process — from conceptual development and schematic design to architectural detailing.

I have particularly valued working across projects of varying scales and understanding the rigorous design process behind each. The collaborative environment and the team’s openness to critical input have further enriched my understanding of a holistic, process-driven approach to design’’, says Janvi.

[ Architect, Team spirit, Design, Ahmedabad, Details, Designer, Architecture ]

Akari | Residence | MumbaiAkari, named after the warm, soft glow of light, was conceived for a young couple who find joy...
22/05/2026

Akari | Residence | Mumbai

Akari, named after the warm, soft glow of light, was conceived for a young couple who find joy in cooking, gathering, and sharing everyday rituals.

Beyond the shared spaces, the bedroom shifts into a more private rhythm. A reading alcove invites moments of pause, offering a quieter counterpoint to the openness of the living areas.

Here, a restrained sage green introduces a youthful energy; subtle, calm, and slightly more introspective.

Photography:

[ Home, Interior design, Design, Details, Furniture, Bedroom ]

Akari | Residence | MumbaiAkari, named after the warm, soft glow of light, was conceived for a young couple who find joy...
18/05/2026

Akari | Residence | Mumbai

Akari, named after the warm, soft glow of light, was conceived for a young couple who find joy in cooking, gathering, and sharing everyday rituals.

Designed as an extension of the living space, the dining is intentionally low-slung and intimate. Its softer scale encourages lingering; morning coffee, unhurried meals, and evenings that gradually unfold into conversation.

A warm blush palette catches the afternoon light, giving the more public areas of the home a quiet luminosity that feels both gentle and animated.

Photography :

[ Home, Interior design, Design, Details, Furniture, Living room ]

We are ecstatic and deeply honoured to be recognised as winners of the AD New Wave Award 2026 by — a platform celebrati...
16/05/2026

We are ecstatic and deeply honoured to be recognised as winners of the AD New Wave Award 2026 by — a platform celebrating 25 emerging and innovative design practices across architecture, interiors, furniture, textiles, and lighting.

Grateful to have received this recognition last night in Bengaluru alongside so many inspiring studios and individuals whose work continues to push the boundaries of design and creativity.

A heartfelt thank you to the jury — , , , and — and to the incredible team at AD and Condé Nast, especially , , and ,for recognising and supporting our work.

Most importantly, this recognition belongs equally to our team, collaborators, clients, friends, and supporters who have believed in our journey and grown with us along the way. We’re deeply grateful for every conversation, collaboration, challenge, and opportunity that has shaped our practice.

Here’s to continuing to create spaces, experiences, and stories that feel meaningful, rooted, and memorable. 🤍

[ Grateful, Award, AD magazine, Architects, Design, Bengaluru ]

Akari | Residence | MumbaiAkari, named after the warm, soft glow of light, was conceived for a young couple who find joy...
13/05/2026

Akari | Residence | Mumbai

Akari, named after the warm, soft glow of light, was conceived for a young couple who find joy in cooking, gathering, and sharing everyday rituals.

At the centre of the home, the kitchen and dining become its social heart. Sliding glass windows open the cooking space onto a high counter, allowing conversation, movement, and the rhythms of daily life to flow seamlessly through the space.

Photography :

[ Residence design, Interior design, Design details, Mumbai, Interior aesthetic, Home ]

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