About Aura.
We are a collective of architects and designers based in Bengaluru, dedicated to the philosophy of reduction.
Our Genesis
Founded in 2015 in the bustling tech hub of Bengaluru, Aura Spaces was born out of a reaction against visual clutter. In cities that are loud and chaotic, we sought to create sanctuaries of silence and order.
We focus intensely on the phenomenology of architecture—how a space feels, how light falls on a concrete wall, how acoustics shape our mood. Our practice is deeply rooted in modernism, yet heavily influenced by the tropical context of the Indian subcontinent.
"Architecture should be a backdrop to life, not the main event. We design quiet spaces for a loud world."
The Collective
Karan Desai
Founder / Principal
Lead architect overseeing all major conceptual designs.
Ananya Rao
Head of Interiors
Specializes in material palettes and spatial flow.
Rahul Nair
Technical Director
Ensures rigorous execution of minimalist detailing.
Maya Menon
Product Designer
Designs custom bespoke furniture for our projects.