Established in 2017, Knesta Architects has been a prominent force in architectural innovation, focusing on creating spaces that merge innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Founded by Principal Architect Nitima Gabba, the firm initially specialized in Residential projects before expanding into the Commercial sector in 2020.
Project name
Knesta Architects Office
Architecture firm
Knesta Architects
Location
SCO 3, Sector 7, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, India
Photography
Nakul Jain, Studio NJDC
Principal architect
Nitima Gabba
Design team
Ar. Damanpreet Kaur, Ar. Prakshi Hudda, Ar. Rythm Arora
Collaborators
Elsa designs (Furniture), Smartcool (Air Conditioners), Latio Porte (Glass Partitions)
Interior design
Team Knesta Architects ; Anuradha Seth, Sumegha Kanojia
Civil engineer
Ashish Sharma
Environmental & MEP
Knesta Architects
Lighting
Knesta Architects
Construction
Knesta Architects
Supervision
Knesta Architects
Visualization
Knesta Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk 3ds Max
Material
Wood, Aluminium Glass Partitions
Typology
Commercial › Office
This 10-story twin tower on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai is a clear-cut center-core office building. The cantilevered structure extends 9.7 meters from the center core to the curtain wall exterior, and the glass exterior of the entrance hall is set back 3 meters from the perimeter wall.
Project name
LINES in Shanghai
Architecture firm
SAKO Architects
Principal architect
Keiichiro Sako
Interior design
SAKO Architects
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
Every square meter is involved in fulfilling the main task - demonstrating the diversity of design solutions. The showroom has 3 zones for displaying samples of doors, door panels, fittings and “floating” plinths.
Project name
Showroom PRO DESIGN
Architecture firm
Sarah Mikhailova
Photography
Mikhail Bravy
Principal architect
Sarah Mikhailova
Design team
Sarah Mikhailova
Collaborators
Daria Sukhareva
Interior design
Sarah Mikhailova
Civil engineer
Own team of builders
Lighting
Chandelier by Pezzo Mancante
Supervision
Author's supervision
Typology
Commercial › Showroom
Developed by architects André Almagro and Gabriele Farias, from Alfa 2 Arquitetura, OLX’s new headquarters arrives in the financial and cultural heart of São Paulo with the aim of promoting greater connection and quality of life for the employees. The hybrid concept adopted by the company directly influenced the design decisions and the layout func...
Architecture firm
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Location
Avenida Paulista, 1100, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Nathalie Artaxo
Principal architect
Gabriele Farias, André Almagro
Design team
Marcos Fornaciari, Daynna Palmeira
Interior design
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Landscape
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Civil engineer
Out Engenharia
Environmental & MEP
Out Engenharia
Lighting
Alfa 2 Arquitetura
Construction
Out Engenharia
Tools used
SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Material
Acoustic ceiling baffles, acoustic wall panels; textiles; cement floors
Typology
Commercial › Office
Vinos Chidos, a recently completed wine store in Mexico City, reimagines the retail experience for cool wines from around the world. Emphasizing curated selection and minimalist design, the compact space prioritizes customer exploration within a thoughtfully crafted environment.
Project name
Vinos Chidos Roma
Architecture firm
Alfille Arquitectos
Location
Col. Roma, Mexico City, Mexico
Principal architect
Moises Alfille
Collaborators
Gamma Arquitectos
Interior design
Moises Alfille
Supervision
Alicia Martinez
Visualization
Moises Alfille
Construction
Gamma Arquitectos
Material
Charred Wood, Metal, Lava Rock
Typology
Commercial › Store, Retail
. In commercial design, the overall space is conceived based on product positioning, aiming to guide the region's aesthetic preferences.
Project name
ANBONG HOME Showroom
Architecture firm
AD ARCHITECTURE
Location
Shantou, Guangdong, China
Principal architect
Xie Peihe
Design team
AD ARCHITECTURE
Completion year
June 2024
Material
handmade paint, micro-cement, metal mesh, concrete, translucent membrane
Typology
Commercial › Showroom
More than five thousand square meters spread over three floors of Warsaw's Evident Polska
office building is Netcompany's office space. Designed for the more than 500 people who make
up the international IT network on a daily basis, it provides a hygge-maintained space for
teamwork as well as individual work, thanks to architects from BIT CREATI...
Project name
Netcompany's headquarters in Poland
Architecture firm
BIT CREATIVE
Location
P180 office building, Warsaw, Poland
Design team
Barnaba Grzelecki, Jakub Bubel, Malwina Klimowicz
Typology
Commercial › Office
Fortune Farm, alchemised in terracotta splendour - A retail design that defies the conventional, Sauntering down Ahmedabad’s high street, one wouldn’t gamble on the chances of crossing paths with an otherworldly realm disguised as a jewellery boutique. With only a sliver of its demeanour peeking through the façade, the bijouterie destination lives...
Project name
Fortune Farm, Store Name: Luire
Architecture firm
MuseLAB
Location
Pirojpur, Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala, The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Jasem Pirani, Huzefa Rangwala
Design team
Fahim Khambati, Trupti Desai
Collaborators
Shailesh Rajput Design Studio, Flos India
Completion year
October 2023
Typology
Commercial › Store
