PRAYOG
Definations: Experiment, Innovation..
Mīmāṃsā (School of Philosophy)
Prayoga (प्रयोग) is an event: a particular happening in a particular time and place, done by a particular person. It is where all the many ritual connections are realized and actualized.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Prayoga (प्रयोग) refers to “performance”
In Buddhism & Jainism Prayoga (प्रयोग) refers to the “energy as practice”
In Marathi - Prayōga (प्रयोग).—m An experiment
In Sanskrit An act, action.. An example.
We are a Multi-Disciplinary Design Collective with an aim to experiment ideas that bring about a social change in the relation between us and our surroundings. Spaces where we live, work, learn and play.
We strive to bring about alternatives to high carbon footprint building construction techniques & materials. One of the ways in which we do that is by reviving time tested age old techniques & re-interpreting them to fit the needs of today.
We are continuously working towards making these technologies accessible to the masses & facilitating it’s use in the urban environment.
Riddhi Bora
Founder & Principal Architect
Masters in Architecture Univerity of West England, UK
BArch Pune University, India
WORKING STYLE
We use a flat hierarchy structure at Prayog Design Collective, where everyone is treated equally in terms of work and responsibilities. This helps bridge the gap between senior and younger team members and fosters a more collaborative work atmosphere. We encourage round table meetings - meaning each individual is given an opportunity to speak and be a part of the discussion.
Our work encompasses more than just architectural projects; it also includes research, product development, audio-visual presentations
TEAM
Benjamin Davis
Associate Architect
Bristol, United Kingdom
Joy Patel
Junior Architect
Vadodara, India
ASSOCIATES
Ar. Ramsagar Vishwakarma
Sustainabilty Architecture Specialist
Mumbai
Ar. Pragya Gupta
Design Computation Analyst
Seattle, USA
Varsha Sastry
Industrial Designer
Bangalore, India
Coby Unger
Industrial Designer
Massachusetts, USA
Ar. Mahesh Bangad
Mentor
Pune, India
COLLABORATORS SO FAR ....
Riddhi Panchal (Architecture)
Vaishnavi Bhosale, Kohapur (Architecture)
Shirin Vaidya, Mumbai (Architecture)
Nejood Aldekhiel, Riyadh (Interiors)
Lama Alkanhal, Saudi Arabia (Interiors)
Nibras Aleisa, Saudi Arabia (Interiors)
Kaushal Nalkar, Mumbai (Architecture)
Janhavi Namjoshi, Pune (Architecture)
Rohan Salve, Pune (Architecture)
Sarthak Naikya, Indore (Architecture)
Shreeya Soudikar, Pune (Interiors)
ABOUT TEAM MEMBERS IN DETAIL
Pragya Gupta
MArch - Sustainabilty Architecture Specialism, Pune University, India
MSc - Sustainable Design , Carnegie Mellon University, US
LEED Accredited Professional
She brings an analytical approach to design, integrating software development with architecture to address complex design problems. An expert in environmental simulations, she provides valuable insights into the context and context-driven strategies. She is an advocate for zero carbon design and believes development should be both progressive and sustainable. Through her work, Pragya strives to create spaces that are healthy, resilient, and bring people closer to nature. She has won multiple awards in the field of digital architecture and sustainability.
Ramsagar Vishwakarma
MArch - Sustainabilty Architecture Specialism, Pune University, India
LEED Green Associate
Benjamin Davies
MArch - University of West of England, India
Ben is a designer working in Bristol, UK. He is a writer, product designer and architectural technician with an interest in natural building materials, frontiers of education and the evolution of consciousness. His work to date has spanned from small, bespoke pop-ups to schools, an inner-city enterprise hub and eco-friendly domestic projects. He has also worked with charitable organisations to develop replicable affordable house plans and details, and spends his spare time making sculptural art with bamboo and recycled plywood. He enjoys hitchhiking, busking and listening to the great jazz musicians of the 20th century."
PARTNERS
Root2 Designs, Bristol UK