2+ is a multidisciplinary design collaborative that has been building thoughtful, well-crafted and sustainable solutions for the world around us since 2004.
We're building for the big picture
the big picture
Through our practice and academic approach, we’re reshaping physical spaces to make them simple, functional, and timeless.
OUR STORY
OUR Milestones
2004
2+ began as 2PKM Architects with a vision to refine and redefine the practice of architecture.
2013
With innovative work, diverse clients and a bigger team to our name, we opened a new office in Mysore.
2017
We broached new frontiers for our practice through our first international collaboration with Andrea Milani.
2023
We rebranded to 2+ Design Collaborative — a reflection of our continuing evolution and opened new offices in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Dubai.
OUR PARTNERS
Nelson Pais
B. Arch., P.G. Diploma Arch.
Member of the Council of Architecture
Monika Kamath
B. Arch., AIIA
Member of the Council of Architecture
Asif Mohammed
B. Arch.
Member of the Council of Architecture
Vaisakh Varkey
B. Arch.
Member of the Council of Architecture
Hareesh Kumar
B. Arch.
Member of the Council of Architecture
OUR Partners
Nelson J V Pais
Director - Urban Design
Nelson has 27 years of work experience in architecture and urban design in India and the Middle East. He formerly held positions at Dubai Municipality and Pasons-HBA, and is currently a Professor at WCFA, Mysore.
His work has been diverse, ranging from strategic city development plans to extensive research. Currently a Professor at WCFA, Mysore, he specializes in crafting strategic city and master plans and innovative architectural designs.
Monika Kamath
Director - Interior Design
Monica has worked in architecture and interior design for 25 years in firms across Bangalore, Mumbai and Mangalore.
Her vast body of work includes design and implementation of residences and apartments. Her current focus is on interior and renovation projects.
Asif Mohammed
Director - Projects
Asif brings 14 years of experience to 2+. He previously worked with Dharmaraj Associates, Mangalore and has handled multifaceted building design and development projects.
He is currently focusing on designing residences, commercial spaces, and interiors, as well as strategic project planning.
Vaisakh Varkey Mathunny
Director - Design
Vaisakh has over 10 years of experience, and has been part of the faculty at University School of Design and WCFA, Mysore for over 5 years.
His prime focus is on the development of large-scale masterplan projects in the residential and hospitality sectors.
Hareesh Kumar
Director - Design development
Hareesh has over 10 years of experience in the industry and has been a part of the faculty at University School of Design and WCFA.
He is currently leading design, development and construction administration for projects across varying scales and typologies.
OUR VALUED COLLABORATORS
Andrea Milani
Studio Milani, Italy
Andrea Milani aims to introduce unexpected spaces, objects, and environments into people’s lives by implementing an experimental process that places materials at the centre of the scene.
Asko Lax
Lax Associates, Finland
Architect and industrial designer Asko Lax has over 30 years of experience in designing wooden buildings. With finished projects in over 10 countries, he is the leading expert for massive industrially manufactured log housing worldwide.
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Our 60+ strong team is composed of architects, engineers, and experts in multiple strands of design who work on projects agnostic of scale and typology. If there exist possibilities for creating a more innovative future, we dive right in.
OUR VALUES
Growth
Progress and learning is an ever-spinning wheel, one that we’ve been on since we started out. From the time an idea is born to the time it is realised, we create an environment of continuous learning, exploration, and evolution. With the pursuit of growth being our constant, innovation never stops.
Collaboration
Our best work stems from diversity in ideas, perspectives, and talent sets. We seek out people who are experts in niche fields and pair them with generalists. We look for opposing viewpoints and let them clash until the best solution emerges. It always does.
Inclusivity
Everything is for everyone; that is our north star and our vision. We push ourselves to create spaces that promote diversity, accessibility, and the unique identity of every individual and community. Designing environments that are beautiful is easy; incorporating the needs of diverse groups into that beauty is tougher but infinitely more rewarding.
Less, but better is not a constraint,
it is an advantage which allows us more space in real life.
Less, but better is not a constraint, it is an advantage which allows us more space in real life.
Deiter Rams
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