Maniar Architecture Practice (MAP Collaborative) is an architecture and interior design practice based in Rajkot, Gujarat founded by Karan Maniar. From a studio established as Karan Maniar Architect in 2015, the practice was re-formed as MAP Collaborative in 2021.
The practice is simultaneously engaged with a diverse range of clients, including governmental and non-governmental agencies, corporate and private clients, and institutions. MAP Collaborative has completed projects ranging from single-family residences to larger scale buildings. Project types include residential, office, institutional, healthcare and retail, as well as urban level landscape designs.
KARAN MANIAR
He holds an undergraduate degree in architecture from IPSA, Rajkot and a master’s degree in architecture from Pratt Institute, New York, USA.
In his architecture career so far, Karan has tried to acquire knowledge from different parts of the world to develop a comprehensive image of the field by working with prominent architectural offices like Abhikram Architects - Ahmedabad, Kishore Trivedi Architect - Rajkot and Terreform One - New York developing a more holistic view of ranging from the use of digital technologies and fabrication to use of sustainable materials and techniques.
Karan believes in developing every project from a core idea - a concept that governs the design, using simple solutions and sensible material palette to achieve the end-product.
HEERAV MANIAR
He holds an undergraduate degree in architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad.
Heerav has done his internship at Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL) under the guidance of Faiza Khan and Sonam Wangchuk, working with alternative building materials and technologies learning to develop a more sustainable and responsible approach to architecture.
Heerav as a young architect with an eye for design detailing and expertise in construction technologies is hoping to interpret the firm’s vocabulary in new and innovative ways.
TEAM
USRW, Associate Architects
Bhavik Kundaliya, Associate Architect
Archan Kiyada, Associate Architect
Meetraj Chudasama, Interior Designer
Devik Butani, Intern - B.Tech