andblack design studio is an architectural practice founded in 2011 by Jwalant Mahadevwala and Kanika Agarwal based in Ahmedabad, India. andblack is a dialogue between material, space and craft. Their work challenges conventional design thinking, combining global experience with a deep understanding of local context; becoming a space where we forge our own path.
Jwalant Mahadevwala studied for a Masters in Architecture and Urbanism at the AA (Architectural Association) London, Design Research Lab. He started his work experience at Mozaic Design in Goa and Mistry Architects in Bangalore. He later extended his professional experience at Zaha Hadid Architects in London for 4 years, working on several prestigious projects including the Petroleum Research Institute in Saudi Arabia,
Jwalant has been responsible for projects such as the Kevdi eco-tourism camp in Surat district, the paper tube pavilion in Delhi, the wooden canopy in Pune and several residences in Surat and Ahmedabad. In addition to his professional work, Jwalant runs a design studio on "Generative Processes in Design" with Masters students at the School of Interior Design, CEPT University, Ahmedabad.
