Design is a conversation and our intuition is the storyteller. We trust our instinct while our imagination guides us. Our design is led by our innate understanding of the world.
Calling all passionate architects, graphic designers, interior designers, product & furniture designers and project managers to explore a career that challenges convention and embraces imaginative expression.
We welcome all individuals, architectural & interior stylists and furniture showrooms looking for high-end and structurally elegant designs to join our emotionally inspired journey.
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andblack design studio
405 Abhijyot Square,
Off SG Highway, b/h divya bhaskar press, Makarba, Ahmedabad
380051
©andblack design studio 2023 | Designed & developed by Simply Cathartic
Jwalant’s creative journey as an architect and designer is deeply rooted in the fluidity of organic architecture and the limitless possibilities of parametric design.
“I love Nari Gandhi’s work; how he seamlessly integrates organic forms and materials to spaces They defy conventional boundaries effortlessly.”
Jwalant sees fellow designers as contemporaries instead of competition, each expressing their unique vision through their work.
His personal mantra (which seeps into every aspect of his life including design) is –
1. Live and let live
2. Good things come to those who wait
3. Always challenge the status quo
4. Keep it simple
Over the years, the melodies of the band Indian Ocean, have played a profound role in shaping and inspiring Jwalant’s life and creative process.
“I will one day make architecture the way you make music”
-He once declared, taking the stage at an Indian Ocean concert
Kanika says that some of Jwalant’s best ideas have come to him while listening to Indian Ocean.
Jwalant spent 4 years working under Ar. Zaha Hadid, mastering his grasp on parametric design principles. He says the furniture they design is the result of architectural & structural understanding. Their furniture exists because they are architects first.
Had Jwalant not been an architect or designer, you would find him –
1. DJing all night
2. Building a life in adventure sports
3. Critiquing food
4. Teaching kids
His collaboration with Kanika, in both his personal and professional life, have complemented his free-spirited nature, resulting in designs that push the boundaries of innovation.
Kanika’s design philosophy is rooted in sustainability and a deep respect for the natural world. Her journey includes a master’s degree in sustainable design from AA, London; an apprenticeship with Ashok Lal at the Auroville Institute, where she contributed to pioneering LEED-rated buildings in India and a 4-year term under Hopkins.
Her guiding principle, borrowed from Maya Angelou, steers Kanika into diving deep into the interconnectedness of our world.
Beyond the drawing board, this helps Kanika revel in the lighter side of life
1. Thriller Novels
2. Comedy Films & Reality TV
3. Historical Documentaries
4. Intense Dramas
Her adventurous spirit finds expression in running marathons, savoring delightful cuisine, and cherishing moments with loved ones. These experiences fuel her creative process, attracting her to designs with structural integrity and innovative charm.
“My journey has been one of embracing challenges and fearlessness. I believe in sharing my story, in being brave, being human and unapologetically myself”
Kanika’s favourite pass-time is –
1. Roasting Jwalant
2. Trying world cuisines
3. Painting landscapes
4. Reading a book
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