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Shaping the boundary between the imagined and the built

We design premium spaces calibrated to light, craft, and material truth. Our architecture defines the edit of restraint.

Nishi Shah, founder of NS Design Studio
Nishi Shah, founder

About

A decade of designing meaningful spaces

I am Nishi Shah — an interior architect based in Surat. I started my journey in 2016 and have since completed 35+ projects, with a speciality in turnkey work: 20+ projects delivered from first sketch to final handover.

My work spans bespoke residences, hospitality destinations, commercial environments and retail concepts. Each project begins with listening — understanding how a space will be felt, not just seen.

Trained at the prestigious CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and the Architectural Association in London, I draw on a deep material vocabulary, a sensitivity to light, and an unwavering attention to craft.

10+ Years of practice
35+ Projects completed
20+ Turnkey projects
12 Awards received
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OUR PROCESS

A process built on clarity, creativity and craft.

A collaborative journey from idea to reality — thoughtful, intentional and detail-driven.

01

Discovery

Every project begins with deep listening. I immerse myself in your world — your routines, aspirations, and the way you inhabit space — to define a design brief that is uniquely yours.

02

Concept

From mood boards and spatial narratives to material palettes and precedent studies, the concept phase establishes the DNA of your space — its soul, atmosphere and material language.

03

Design Development

Refined drawings, 3D visualisations and detailed specifications bring the concept to life. Every element — from the curve of an arch to the grain of a stone — is considered with intention.

04

Execution

I work closely with master craftspeople, contractors and artisans to ensure the vision is realised with uncompromising quality, managing every detail through to the final reveal.

SERVICES

Thoughtful design. Timeless spaces.

From concept to completion, we craft bespoke interiors that reflect your vision, lifestyle and the way you live.

Interior Architecture Services

Interior Architecture

Full spatial design from structural changes through to bespoke joinery and finishes.

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Furniture & FF&E Services

Furniture & FF&E

Curated selection and custom design of furniture, fixtures and equipment.

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Lighting Design Services

Lighting Design

Layered lighting strategies that define mood, enhance materiality and guide movement.

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Project Management Services

Project Management

Seamless coordination of trades, suppliers and timelines from concept to completion.

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Site visits, material choices and finished reveals — the studio, one reel at a time.

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Let's create something extraordinary together

Whether you have a clear brief or are just beginning to imagine, I'd love to hear about your project.

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