As the Indian commercial sector continues its post-pandemic evolution, the demand for spaces that blend high-tech utility with cultural identity has reached an all-time high. From the world’s largest office buildings to boutique retail experiences, these individuals are the masterminds behind India's most iconic commercial landscapes in 2026. Here are the top 10 commercial interior …
The Visionaries: Top 10 Commercial Interior Designers in India
As the Indian commercial sector continues its post-pandemic evolution, the demand for spaces that blend high-tech utility with cultural identity has reached an all-time high. From the world’s largest office buildings to boutique retail experiences, these individuals are the masterminds behind India’s most iconic commercial landscapes in 2026.
Here are the top 10 commercial interior designers and architects in India who are redefining the business world.
1. Manit & Sonali Rastogi (Morphogenesis)
The duo leading Morphogenesis is synonymous with sustainable, large-scale commercial architecture. They recently completed the Surat Diamond Bourse, the world’s largest office building, which has set a global benchmark for passive design.
- Focus: Sustainability, net-zero commercial campuses, and corporate HQs.
- Website: morphogenesis.org
- LinkedIn: Manit Rastogi | Sonali Rastogi
2. Ambrish Arora (Studio Lotus)
Ambrish Arora is a pioneer in “adaptive reuse” and “narrative-driven” spaces. His work for Studio Lotus is characterized by using local crafts and materials to create contemporary retail and hospitality environments like Imagine Studio at The Trees.
- Focus: Retail flagship stores, boutique hotels, and artisanal commercial hubs.
- Website: studiolotus.in
- LinkedIn: Ambrish Arora
3. Sanjay Puri (Sanjay Puri Architects)
Sanjay Puri is known for his sculptural and avant-garde office buildings. His designs prioritize natural light and innovative geometry, making “boring” office towers a thing of the past.
- Focus: Multi-tenant commercial complexes and industrial architecture.
- Website: sanjaypuriarchitects.com
- LinkedIn: Sanjay Puri
4. Lipika Sud (Lipika Sud Interiors)
One of India’s leading corporate designers, Lipika Sud has spent over three decades designing for MNCs like Hyundai, Havells, and Ericsson. Her style focuses on “Design Thinking” to maximize employee productivity.
- Focus: Corporate office solutions and institutional projects.
- Website: lipika.com
- LinkedIn: Lipika Sud
5. Zubin Zainuddin & Krupa Zubin (ZZ Architects)
The founders of ZZ Architects are the go-to designers for luxury commercial spaces. They excel at creating high-end, polished environments that exude power and prestige, often used for premium retail and executive suites.
- Focus: High-end retail, luxury offices, and corporate experience centers.
- Website: zzarchitects.net
- LinkedIn: Zubin Zainuddin
6. Shabnam Gupta (The Orange Lane)
Shabnam Gupta is celebrated for her “maximalist” and storytelling approach. While famous for celebrity homes, her commercial work for places like The Bar Stock Exchange and Pepperfry Studios is vibrant, eclectic, and highly functional.
- Focus: Theme-based restaurants, retail studios, and boutique offices.
- Website: shabnamgupta.com
- LinkedIn: Shabnam Gupta
7. Sunita Kohli (K2India)
A veteran in the industry and a Padma Shri awardee, Sunita Kohli’s work ranges from heritage restoration (Rashtrapati Bhavan) to modern corporate HQs like the DLF Corporate Office. Her firm, K2India, blends research-based design with classical aesthetics.
- Focus: Heritage-driven commercial spaces and institutional architecture.
- Website: k2india.com
- LinkedIn: Sunita Kohli
8. Rajiv Saini (Rajiv Saini & Associates)
Rajiv Saini is known for his “India Contemporary” style. His commercial portfolio includes luxury hospitality projects like the Marriott Hotel (Goa) and Devi Garh Palace, focusing on clean lines and textural tactility.
- Focus: High-end hospitality and boutique retail.
- Website: rajivsaini.com
- LinkedIn: Rajiv Saini
9. Abha Narain Lambah (ANL Associates)
If a commercial project involves a historic building, Abha Narain Lambah is the expert. She is India’s leading conservation architect, turning historic structures like the Royal Opera House into viable commercial and cultural venues.
- Focus: Museum design, heritage conservation, and adaptive reuse.
- Website: anlassociates.com
- LinkedIn: Abha Narain Lambah
10. Payal Kapoor (Visions)
Payal Kapoor is a “visionary” who gained fame for the Palace on Wheels. In the commercial sector, she is highly respected for her luxury hotel interiors and large-scale hospitality projects across India and the UAE.
- Focus: Hospitality, heritage hotels, and luxury trains.
- Website: payalkapoor.co.in
- LinkedIn: Payal Kapoor
