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A shared perspective
Two friends working side by side, learning through practice and finding common ground in what good design should offer.
SpaceMonks / Our story
Two friends. One independent path.
SpaceMonks began with Aastha Batra and Swati Agarwal, two friends working together in a large architecture and design practice.
A leap, guided by conviction.
Through their work, they built experience, earned trust and developed a shared conviction about the kind of practice they wanted to lead. They wanted room for thoughtful decisions, a closer relationship with clients and a more direct connection between design and making.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, they left the security of established roles to start their own practice. It was a leap into uncertainty, guided by the belief that there was value in doing things on their own terms and taking responsibility for the work.
That independent beginning has grown into the studio SpaceMonks is today, with work spanning hospitality, cafés, homes, workplaces and retail. Friendship remains at its foundation; curiosity, care and a commitment to each space continue to guide its growth.
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A leap during COVID
Leaving established roles during the pandemic to create an independent practice around their own principles.
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A growing practice
Bringing that conviction to an expanding body of work across different spaces, communities and scales.
What we stand for
Design that puts people first.
People before a formula
We begin with how a space will be used, what its inhabitants need and what makes its context particular.
Materials with meaning
Texture, proportion and craft give a space character. We explore them with curiosity and refine them with purpose.
Care from idea to detail
We value clear conversations and considered decisions, carrying the design intent through the details that make it real.
Architecture & interiors
Material, craft and everyday life.
A good space has an identity of its own. We find it through the people who will use it, its surroundings, and the possibilities within its materials. Form and function develop together, from the broad plan to a piece of furniture or a hand-finished surface.
Each founder brings more than ten years of industry experience, as recorded in the studio’s 2025 portfolio. Their shared professional background references Studio Lotus and 42MM.
Meet the founders
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