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At Ekhaya, we believe a space should feel like it belongs to its place, to its people, and to the life that unfolds within it.
From homes nestled in the landscapes of Coorg to quiet urban residences, retreats, cafés across Mysore and Bangalore to spaces shaped around wellbeing, our work is guided by one idea: design should add to the way we live, not compete with it.
We are drawn to the quiet things natural light, honest materials, familiar textures, considered proportions, and the relationship between a space and its surroundings.
We believe in restraint over excess, character over trends, and creating spaces that become more meaningful with time.
Ekhaya means home. And for us, home is not a style or a particular aesthetic. It is a feeling of belonging something we hope every space we create can hold, wherever it may be.
Intent always comes before execution.
Founder/Principal Architect
Coorg-born architect with a B.Arch from CMR University and an M.ID from Vogue Institute. Registered with the Council of Architecture (COA). Vachan spearheads design at Ekhaya, fusing refined aesthetics with purposeful planning to turn ideas into soulful, functional spaces. Her detail-driven rigour and relentless pursuit of excellence deliver beautiful, practical results — always on time.
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Co-Founder/Head Of Operations
Born and raised in Coorg, Deeksha brings a blend of business acumen and creative insight to Ekhaya Architects. With a BBA in Marketing & HR from PES University and an MSc in Fashion Management from the University of Lincoln, UK, she adds strategic depth to the firm. With a focus on branding and visual storytelling, she leads client communication, brand direction, and experience. Her global outlook and local roots bridge design and business, making each project purposeful and impactful.
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Junior Architect
Junior Architect
