(“Text as submitted by architect”)
Rakesh Kodoth
Rakesh Kodoth, B. Arch., M.Sc (UK), is the Principal Architect and Managing Partner at Dialogue Design Partners, Bangalore.
Ar. Rakesh Kodoth is an internationally accomplished architect with 24 years of experience spanning India, the Middle East, North Africa, the UK, and Canada. Educated in Bangalore and London, he has worked with some of the most acclaimed and award-winning architectural practices in these regions, delivering projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use high-rise sectors.
His portfolio includes iconic developments such as The Palm Island Jumeirah and Al Tayer Motors Showroom in the UAE, and the Maple Leaf Quay towers in Toronto, Canada, among several others. With a master’s degree in Architecture, Energy and Sustainability from London, Rakesh is a committed advocate of environmentally responsible design. He views architecture as a crucial agent in driving environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
In 2014, upon his return to India, Rakesh co-founded Dialogue Design Partners in Bangalore, alongside his partner and wife, Ar. Prarthana. Over the past decade, the practice has delivered a diverse range of projects, including residences, commercial spaces, hospitality developments, masterplans, and urban interventions—each grounded in contextual sensitivity and design integrity.
Having travelled and worked across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America, Rakesh brings a global perspective to regional design challenges, blending international best practices with local relevance.
He serves on the Executive Committee of the Indian Institute of Architects – Karnataka Chapter, where he heads the Professional Development Committee. He is also a member of the National Board of Education and Examinations of the Indian Institute of Architects, actively contributing to the evolution of architectural practice and education in India.
Practice Ideology
Dialogue values collaboration. We recognise the importance of built environments in the progress of society. We endeavour to work with our clients, users and all other stakeholders to create spaces that respond to contemporary needs. Human intervention impacts his surroundings and every individual has a role to play in the collective effort as we seek to challenge prejudices and break conventions in order to explore new possibilities to make spaces more efficient, activities more seamless and life more enjoyable.
Sustainability is at the core of our design philosophy. Context and climate guide our designs and we actively seek to juxtapose international technologies with regional solutions to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. Local climate, resources and building techniques inform our designs and a growing awareness of the global impact of materials and processes enable us to contribute to achieving economic feasibility, environmental sustainability and social equity.
