“Dr. Sudeshna Chatterjee as the Urban Designer for the Development Plan of Naya Raipur, gave the new city its soul. Her designs ensured vibrancy of the new Capital City of Chhattisgarh without compromising on aesthetics. She also foresaw the new city as a caring and inclusive one and her plans reflect those virtues. Her grasp of ground realities, willingness to listen to diverse opinions and ability to work harmoniously with other teams helped the Naya Raipur Development Authority to finalize the plans satisfactorily and get Government approvals on time.”

Recommendation by John L. Bissell of Fabindia.

“Dear Ravi

When Sonali and I met you in 2013 and gave you the brief of how we wanted you to ‘transform’ our home without losing the wonderful memories of my childhood, we knew you were the best person to help us create the perfect space.

I remember, in September 2015, when we had our grihapravesh and moved back in, I had an overwhelming feeling – “I was finally back home” – the place you re-created for us had transformed into our dream house and we can only thank you for it.

All the tireless days and night we spent thinking of the arches, the landscaping, the stones, the tiles, the bathrooms, the lights, the layout….everything!! It was so worth it.

Sonali and I cannot thank you enough for being so patient with us and for helping us build our ‘dream home’

Look forward to staying in touch with KCA and hope we can find an opportunity to work on another dream sometime soon….”

“Ravi Kaimal yes…I was just telling a friend of mine as to how the house has grown on me and how, over the years, I have learnt to appreciate the little, thoughtful aspects of the house that I properly didn’t notice earlier…

And was commending your thoughtfulness as an architect.

Thank you.”

22 July 2020

“Hi Ravi,

Its been a cold winter this year… the frost this year has really been unparalleled in the last many years.

However all these factors notwithstanding, and also the fact that I have been here for the entire stretch of the winters, I am really happy to report that have not really felt the severity of the cold.

The thanks is all due to you for insisting on the insulated windows and doors and the stone cladding etc… Life has been quite comfortable in the mountains with a nice cozy home. This fact has been endorsed by a lot of visitors as well. We hope to see you soon…”

“Ravi is a super easy architect to work with. He architected a home for us at Shyamkhet, Dist. Nainitaal, in the Kumaon range, which we not only hugely enjoy but also feel blessed to be able to share and enjoy with our family and friends. Everyone who has been there with us, loves the views, the feel of space and comfort which each room provides.

The result and happy achievement of all this is, we believe, because Ravi brought his valuable experience, knowledge and cerebral insights in designing our home  He truly explored deeply to understand our needs, life style and contextualized the design to the terrain of our land.”

“KCA is a firm which combines a broad vision of design while being actually sensitive to the role design plays in every aspect of a spatial experience. From designing low cost schools which use local materials to planning cities around citizens they have established a great reputation.”

“I had a guest at the house and this is what she said about my living room window. ‘Your window is not just a window; it is a beautiful painting… I love it, Very well done.’

Thank you Ravi, I’m so pleased with all the spaces I have that you have created for me.”

‘Ravi and us go back a long way. Our home, Rose Bank Cottage in the Kumaon hills was re-designed by Ravi. It’s an organic design, blending with the forests and the mountains and the beautiful Naukuchiatal Lake around. He has managed to bring the outside in. The fabulous views were wasted till Ravi enclosed part of the open verandah and installed wrap around picture windows which suddenly changed everything about living in the hills.

His approach to inside outside connect is also very visible in our New Delhi home where the big Siris tree almost sweeps into the living room on the second floor. His sensitive approach to architecture and use of natural materials enhances every living space…,inside and outside. Our home in the hills has been loved by all who have visited us over the years. More power to you Mr.Kaimal, bespoke architect. Here’s looking at our next project.”

“…what a fantastic job you have done of the place! Ilford House certainly looks impressive! It was a pleasure to work with you; moreover, it was very refreshing to find that you stuck to schedules-whether they be those of time or money. That attribute does seem to be a rarity these days!”

“We write to confirm that KCA was appointed as Architect in 2005 for the assignment of residence of Mr. Kanwar at 1/22 Shantiniketan, New Delhi. The modern design residence project was satisfactorily completed in 2007.  We write to record our appreciation of KCA’s contribution in all aspects of the project and we will be too glad to recommend KCA”