About the Studio
Design serves two deeply human purposes. It solves problems, and it elevates experience.
The Studio
Studio Pensieve was founded in 2020 by two architects whose relationship long predates their practice. Childhood friends before becoming colleagues, Sanjan Hoode and Shashank Shetty studied architecture at separate universities, bound by a shared conviction that they would one day build something together. Studio Pensieve is the realisation of that intent.
Based in Bengaluru, the studio is a focused practice working across residential, commercial, hospitality, and interior projects nationwide. In five years, it has completed over 25 projects, each shaped by a consistent belief: design serves two deeply human purposes. It solves problems, and it elevates experience.
Good design makes everyday life easier and more meaningful while creating beauty that inspires aspiration. It has long been treated as a luxury; at Studio Pensieve, the intent is to make it less so.
How We Work
Every project begins with a conversation, and then another. Before a single line is drawn, we invest time in understanding you: how you move through a day, what you value, what you resist, and what you have always quietly imagined.
This early phase is deliberate and attentive, allowing the design to emerge with clarity rather than being imposed. Once that understanding is established, the site takes over. Context, climate, orientation, and constraints become active participants in the process. Our role is to locate the intersection between your needs and the site's character, and to build in a way that honours both.
At its best, the process is a shared one, shaped by conversation, openness, and a growing sense of direction. Whether you arrive with a clear vision or just an instinct for what feels right, we work with you to give it form.
Along the way, you'll find us patient and accommodating. We see that not just as a way of working, but as a responsibility we carry into every project.
The Founders
Sanjan Hoode
Co-founder & Principal Architect
B.Arch, RV School of Architecture
He was drawn to the discipline for its ability to translate ideas into environments that shape how people live and connect. At the studio, he leads design while also overseeing business and operations, ensuring the work remains both considered and grounded in function.
Shashank Shetty
Co-founder & Principal Architect
B.Arch, BMS School of Architecture
His approach sits at the intersection of rigour and imagination, where problem-solving becomes a creative act. At the studio, he leads design direction and the team, shaping both the work and the culture of the practice.
Though their journeys into architecture were distinct, their design sensibilities have grown closely aligned over time. Their approaches may differ, but the work speaks in one voice: considered, contextual, and quietly intentional.
What We Are Looking For
We're thoughtful about the projects we take on so we can give each one the attention it deserves. The work is strongest when there is a genuine investment in the space and an openness to the process.
For us, quality is not defined by finishes or budgets alone, but by the care carried through every stage, from the first conversation to the final site visit.
