Design,
made for everyone.
A not-for-profit home for architecture and interior design in India — for the home you're making, the practice you're running, and the craft you're learning. AI works quietly alongside. All free.
✦ In loving memory of Amogh N P — architect · designer · musician
Building & designing my home
Discover your style, visualise rooms, plan a budget — guided from dream to doorstep.
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Running my practice
Your daily brief plus 180+ tools — win, design, price, build and deliver with rigour.
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Learning the craft
The whole curriculum, semester by semester, with an AI tutor who knows where you are.
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Current issueThe Monsoon-Ready issue.
How India's best homes welcome the monsoon instead of fearing it — waterproofing that lasts, courtyards that drink the rain, and the checklist every homeowner needs before the first cloudburst.
The house that breathes with the rain
Laterite — the stone that loves water
The monsoon-proofing checklist
Awards & recognition
For students & professionals
AnnualSustainable Architecture Awards
₹50,000 for students and ₹30,000 for professionals — for design that honours the land, the climate and the community. Ceremony 7 November 2026.
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MonthlyThe Student Prize
Win ₹10,000, a certificate and your work published in the magazine — every month. This month: the Rain Shelter Award, open now.
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FeaturedHot-Dry · courtyard haveli · 1200 sq ft100 House Plans for Indian Homes
Latest across the platform
One from each world
For homesPooja rooms, kitchens & Vastu-aware layouts
Deep, research-grade guides for every room and every decision.
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For practice180+ tools, organised by how a project moves
Win the client, design, specify, build on site, and grow the practice.
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For studentsThe whole B.Arch journey, charted
Interactive lessons, studio tasks, and an AI tutor who knows where you are.
Start learningDesign ideas, ready to recolour
All 411 ideas
Buildings worth studying
Landmark Indian worksPearl Academy of Fashion
A double-skin jaali and a sunken step-well court pre-cool the desert air — vernacular intelligence rebuilt in contemporary form.
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Studio Matrx · FAQHow does DesignAI generate design concepts?
DesignAI uses advanced AI models to understand your style preferences (from style swipe), room dimensions (from uploaded photos), lifestyle needs (from the quiz), and budget constraints. It then generates personalized concepts with materials, colors, and furniture recommendations tailored to your city's market.
How much does it cost?
Your first project is completely free — with any number of rooms, styles, and AI concepts. Studio Matrx is a not-for-profit platform built as a tribute to Amogh N P. Voluntary contributions from Supporters and Patrons help cover server and AI costs, and unlock additional projects.
Which cities do you cover?
We cover 50+ cities across India with city-specific material pricing and vendor recommendations. Major metros like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune have the most detailed coverage.
Can I share the designs with my contractor?
Absolutely! Every design comes with an export-ready PDF that includes color codes, material specifications, furniture dimensions, and a Bill of Quantities. Contractors love it because it eliminates back-and-forth.
How accurate are the budget estimates?
Our estimates are informed by market data from vendors across India and are intended as a planning guide. Actual costs vary based on location, vendor, and project scope. The Bill of Quantities gives you an item-by-item breakdown to discuss with your contractor or designer.
Do I need any design experience?
Not at all! DesignAI is built for homeowners with zero design experience. Just answer a few questions, swipe through some images, and the AI generates initial concepts to get you started. When you're ready, share your style profile with a designer for a head start on the brief.
Everything your home needs
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Whether you're building, renovating, or just dreaming, /homes holds your whole journey — discover your style, visualise rooms, plan the budget, hire the right team, and move in. All free.
Design DNA Quiz
Find your style in minutes — no login.
OpenDesign Ideas
Wardrobes, kitchens & rooms, recoloured in your palette.
OpenHouse Plans
Climate-smart 1200 sq ft plans for every zone.
OpenCost Calculator
Know what your project really costs.
OpenRoom Guides
Research-grade guides for every room & decision.
OpenGet inspired
Start with what you love.
- Design DNA quiz
- Style & mood explorer
- Recolourable design ideas
Plan & budget
What's possible, and what it costs.
- House plans by climate
- Cost & budget calculators
- Vastu-aware layouts
Hire the team
Find people you can trust.
- Find a verified architect
- Vendor & pro directory
- Quote & scorecard checks
Build it right
On brief, on site.
- Construction timeline
- Site & material checklists
- Technical how-to guides
Move in
Home, finally.
- Handover & snag lists
- Warranty tracker
- Maintenance rhythm
Everything your studio needs
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If you run an architecture or interior-design practice, /studios is your daily home — the brief you check each week, the market and the board you watch, and a full toolkit for the whole project. All free.
The Practice Brief
Regulation, policy, deadlines & industry news — every week.
This week
Curated reading for practice — what to know right now.
On the board
Jobs, competitions & opportunities, refreshed.
The market
Material price pulse — what's moving, and where.
The Toolkit
180+ tools to win, design, price & build.
Win the client
Everything before the work begins.
- Lead CRM & discovery
- Pitch decks & proposals
- Fee & quotation calculators
- Contracts, scope & agreements
Design the project
Idea to client-ready deck.
- Style, material & colour tools
- AI moodboards
- 3D render studio
- 200+ design & architecture guides
Specify & price
Lock down the numbers.
- BOQ generators (AI)
- Material comparison & specs
- IS-code references
Run the site
On time, on brief.
- Project timelines
- Daily logs & snag lists
- Compliance & site-quality checks
Close & grow
Hand over well, then grow.
- Handover & closeout
- Marketing & personal brand
- Learning & reference
✦ All of this lives inside Studio Matrx — free for every practice.
Everything a student needs
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From your first pencil line to your thesis jury, /academy is one path read top to bottom — the full B.Arch curriculum, an AI tutor who knows your semester, a monthly prize, and the annual awards. Free forever.
The B.Arch path
70+ courses, semester by semester.
OpenDesign Drawing
17 hand-drawing lessons + a capstone.
OpenStudio Tutor
Explain, review a sheet, quiz — knows your semester.
OpenStudent Prize
₹10,000 + certificate, a new brief each month.
OpenThe Awards
Amogh × Studio Matrx Sustainable Architecture Awards.
OpenFoundations
Where everyone begins.
- Design drawing & graphics
- Theory & history
- Maths for architecture
Core studio
The heart of the degree.
- Architectural design studios
- Materials & construction
- Structures & services
Systems & depth
Tech, interiors & the city.
- Interiors & landscape
- Computer studio
- Codes & regulations
Practice & thesis
From studio to profession.
- Professional practice
- Practical training
- Architecture thesis
Mastery
Go further.
- Specialisation electives
- Master's pathways
- Competitions & awards
