SKDO x PLUS Urban Design Program

The SKDO x PLUS Urban Design Programme is an exciting collaboration that brings together the architectural expertise of SKDO and the interdisciplinary design capabilities of PLUS. This programme is all about transforming urban spaces into vibrant, resilient, and sustainable communities that respond to the diverse needs of people. By merging the expertise and vision of both firms, we’re tackling urgent challenges like climate change, rapid urbanization, and the demand for inclusive, community-focused environments. Through hands-on, research-driven design and a strong commitment to ecological and social sustainability, this training experience is shaping the future of urban landscapes. We’re not just designing spaces—we’re creating livable, dynamic, and adaptable cities that thrive in harmony with the planet and its people.

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Who we are

SKDO is an award-winning mission-led sustainable architecture and planning firm working across sectors and geographies within India. We design climate-sensitive,  hand-crafted and user-centric  built environments in dialogue with stakeholders ranging from clients, end-users, vendors, and craftspeople. We are a small team of designers and architects across two cities, and we believe in the power of design to create better outcomes for us and our planet. Since 2016, SKDO has delivered projects that directly address the urgent problems facing our planet: the transition to a low-carbon economy, dealing with climate risks at an architectural scale through resilient infrastructure integrated seamlessly  with the built environment, and the incorporation of social sustainability through deep engagement with heritage, craft and participatory design. 

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Public Landscape and Urbanism Studio (PLUS) is a collaborative design practice offering landscape design, master planning, and ecological design services to clients worldwide. PLUS brings together knowledge from the disciplines of architecture, planning, and landscape architecture to create a variety of projects ranging from small pocket parks to large campuses, mixed-use projects, urban corridors, and regional plans. At PLUS, they focus on research and innovation to bring the best sustainable practices to their projects. Their ecological approach to landscape design improves the aesthetics of the project and its ecosystem. The lives and experiences of users are enriched by the social benefits created through their designs. PLUS strives to address the impending environmental crises arising from climate change, rising sea levels, and rapid urbanization. Their hands-on and empathetic approach to each project guides them in providing unique and innovative design solutions for their clients. They pay great attention to creating distinctive and successful projects.

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Meet our interns

Hrushita Davey

Manivannan Jothi

Haripriya Baskaran

Subhiksha Thiagarajan