One of the great beauties of architecture is that each time, it is like life starting all over again.

About Us

ARCHITECTURE SHAPED THROUGH COLLABORATION.

AXV Architects is a multidisciplinary design practice formed through the coming together of Archlay Architects and VGDS.
Built on a shared commitment to thoughtful design, technical precision, and execution excellence, the studio works across architecture, interiors, renovation, visualisation, and turnkey project delivery.

What began as two independent practices has evolved into one unified studio, bringing together complementary strengths in design thinking, detailing, project management, and construction execution.
Today, AXV Architects operates as a collaborative practice delivering projects across Punjab, Chandigarh Tricity, North India, and beyond.

Our opportunity, as designers, is to learn how to handle the complexity, rather than shy away from it, and to realize that the big art of design is to make complicated things simple.

Our approach

We believe successful architecture is not defined by a particular style.

It is defined by how well a space responds to its purpose, context, users, and aspirations.
Every project begins with listening. We study how people live, work, gather, and experience spaces before translating those insights into thoughtful design solutions.
The result is architecture that feels clear, refined, functional, and enduring.
Our process balances creativity with practicality, ensuring every project remains grounded in buildability, budget, and long-term value.

WHAT WE DO

AXV Architects works across a wide range of project typologies, including:

  • Private Residences
  • Villas & Farmhouses
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Offices & Workspaces
  • Retail Environments
  • Hospitality Projects
  • Renovation & Adaptive Reuse
  • Interior Design

From concept development to final handover, the studio remains actively involved throughout the design and construction journey.

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Philosophy

All fine architectural values are human values, else not valuable.

Context is the greatest source of inspiration. Climate, light, landscape, culture, and craftsmanship shape our architecture more than fashion ever will. A building should feel as though it could exist nowhere else.

Founding Partners

FOUNDING PARTNERS

Ar. Rahul Chaudhary

Founder, Archlay Architects
Co-Founder, AXV Architects

Rahul brings a detail-driven architectural approach shaped by clarity, proportion, material sensitivity, and execution-focused design thinking. His work reflects a commitment to creating spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and long-term value.

Ar. Vikram Ghattora

Founder, VGDS
Co-Founder, AXV Architects

Vikram's approach combines architecture, interiors, visualisation, and site execution into a unified design process. His work is driven by a strong understanding of spatial experience, detailing, and the journey from concept to completion.

Two Practices. One Vision.

Bringing together design clarity, technical expertise, and execution excellence to shape architecture that endures.

Good architecture is like a good therapy session, a good marriage, a good poem - gently and almost invisibly allowing you to be you, as flawed and as beautiful as you are.