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PROCESS | PHILOSOPHY

Taliesyn is an architectural practice driven by the pursuit of meaningful spatial experiences. Founded in 2010 by Shalini Chandrashekar and Ar. G. S. Mahaboob Basha, the studio has built a diverse body of work across South India, spanning residential, hospitality, recreational, institutional, and cultural projects.

At the core of the practice lies a deep respect for context. Every project begins with an understanding of the landscape, climate, and cultural fabric of its setting. The design approach seeks to interpret vernacular sensibilities in a contemporary language—resulting in architecture that feels rooted, responsive, and timeless.

Material exploration plays a central role in this process. Materials are selected not only for their physical properties and visual qualities, but also for their proximity to the site and their ability to shape spatial experience. This emphasis on local resources strengthens both sustainability and authenticity.

Across all projects, Taliesyn’s work is unified by a sensitivity to context and a commitment to creating spaces that engage the senses—where light, texture, and form come together to create immersive environments.

ABOUT

Architecture, for us, is defined by the constant interaction between people, objects, and space. Understanding and analyzing these relationships forms the foundation of our design thinking.

Our process is guided by a range of design tools that enable exploration, research, and iteration. These tools are not just methods of representation, but instruments that actively shape and evolve ideas throughout the design journey.

We believe that spatial quality is best understood through emotional and atmospheric perception. Visual narratives—particularly through evocative imagery and renders—help communicate the intent, mood, and experiential depth of a project with clarity.

Materiality remains integral to our philosophy. Each material is carefully chosen for its inherent qualities and its ability to influence space. By prioritizing locally available materials, we aim to create architecture that is both environmentally responsible and deeply connected to its context.

TEAM

G.S.MAHABOOB BASHA

Principal Architect

Ar. G.S. Mahaboob Basha is the Co-Founder and Principal Architect at Taliesyn - Design & Architecture, Bangalore. Post the completion of his B.Arch Degree from B.V.B College - Hubli, Karnataka, Mahaboob Basha went on to garner over a decade of experience at prestigious design consortiums such as Vinnu Ponnappa Architects, Bangalore. With over 10 years of hands-on experience to his credit, Mahaboob Basha embarked on the journey of co-founding and establishing Taliesyn in 2010. At Taliesyn, Basha’s expertise and knowledge have been instrumental in curating the detailed process of approach to any space, which has come to become a leitmotif of the studio’s design identity winning them prestigious accolades nationally and internationally.

SHALINI CHANDRASHEKAR

Principal Architect

Shalini Chandrashekar is the Co-Founder and Principal designer at Taliesyn - Design & Architecture. She acquired her specialised degree in Spatial Design from Chelsea College, University of Arts London and jointly heads Taliesyn, Bangalore. With a diverse portfolio of spatial design projects conceptualised and executed under her leadership, Shalini has been a pivotally directive force behind the realisation of projects across scales and programmes at Taliesyn, imbuing each project with her inherent sense of detail and unconventional material articulation. She is committed to exemplary planning, design and execution of spaces and concepts across genres of residential, hospitality, cultural and institutional design; bestowing Taliesyn with acclaimed recognition both nationally and overseas.