r+d studio

r+d studio is a design and research studio based in Gurgaon, India. The studio works on the idea of collaborative design rather than one right solution. The studio engages in a process that explores possibilities and strategies that redefines the programmatic norms. We believe that a strong dialogue with the client results in architectural solutions of greater eminence, precision and performance.

We engage in an operative framework where constraints are viewed as opportunities and the performance of a space is valued over just satisfying the programmatic requirements. We hope to explore through our projects, every client’s aspiration without sacrificing the creativity no matter how big or small the project.

In order to fertilize our concepts, we go beyond the traditional tools of architecture by engaging in 3D virtual modeling, Building Information Modeling, 3-D rapid prototyping and EZ laser cutting machines for physical model explorations. The studio aims to blur the boundaries by feeding into art, media, sociology, sustainability, technology, fashion, and graphic design.

About The Principal Architects

Shridhar Rao: Shridhar Rao has over 15 years of experience in the field of architecture. During his tenure at Gehry Partners, Shridhar worked on many noteworthy projects that range from 6,500sqm Museum Fondation Louis Voiutton, Lehi MasterPlan, a 40,000sqm Gugenheim Abu Dhabi. His project Brooklyn Atlantic Yards Masterplan over 22 acres got implemented in the New York City planning design guidelines.

Shikha Doogar: A practising architect for 15 years, Shikha spent over 4 years of her career as a Project Architect and Senior Job Captain at Gehry Partners, where she worked alongside world renowned architect Frank Gehry & his design partner Craig Webb in developing a process and formal language of architecture through rationalization of complex design ideas.