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Shriya Sohi
Shriya Sohi is a B.Arch graduate from the Sushant School of Art & Architecture, Gurgaon. Shriya, the Co-Founder, and Principal Architect at Studio Dashline, possesses a rich design acumen that seamlessly integrates diverse philosophies. Her approach blends creativity with practicality, crafting spaces that not only inspire but also promote harmony with the environment.
With 8 years of dedicated practice, her journey began as a Project Head & Junior Architect at Chromed design studio, collaborating with architect Abhigyan Neogi & team. Here, she contributed significantly to contemporary, innovative, and functional solutions, spanning residential, commercial, and F&B projects.
Prior to Chromed, Shriya led design initiatives at sp+a, including the F&B project CUO CUO in Mumbai. She then assumed the role of Senior Architect and Project Head at FADD (Farah and Dhaval Design Studio), overseeing impactful residential projects in Mumbai and Chennai.
Shriya’s career is defined by a commitment to excellence, evident in her collaborative work that blends architectural prowess with innovative interior solutions. With a holistic perspective and a foundation in varied design philosophies, she brings a unique and enriching dimension to Studio Dashline’s vision. Shriya’s passion for creating transformative spaces resonates throughout her career, making her an invaluable force in the realm of architecture and design.
With an unwavering dedication to transcending conventional design, Shriya seamlessly integrates architecture and interior design, infusing her creations with innovation and creativity. Her passion for bringing visions to life is evident in her approach, where each project is imbued with a unique charm that captivates and inspires. Shriya’s commitment to crafting spaces that resonate with both functionality and aesthetic appeal, pushing boundaries and redefining the essence of design.
Pranav Dakoria
Pranav Dakoria pursued Bachelor of Interior Designing at SID (School of Interior Designing-AAERT), Surat.
Pranav, the Co-Founder and Principal Designer at Studio Dashline, boasts over 13 years of design expertise, having collaborated with esteemed architects in Mumbai and Bangalore. His approach to design reflects a harmonious blend of creativity, innovation, and technical mastery, evident across diverse projects encompassing residential, commercial, institutional spaces, and F&B.
Rooted in humble beginnings, Pranav values heartfelt connections, infusing his work with a spirit of kindness and passion. His design philosophy centres around discovering beauty within the juxtaposition of chaos and calm, laughter and silence, dreams, and reality. This introspective journey propels him to craft spaces that resonate deeply, bringing joy to their occupants.
Pranav collaborates with Dheeraj and Shriya, a dynamic duo characterized by their passion for design and unmistakable Punjabi charm. Together, they share a commitment to creativity and excellence, uniting their complementary skills and diverse perspectives. As a formidable team, Pranav, Dheeraj, and Shriya aspire to propel Studio Dashline to new heights, redefining the possibilities within the design realm through a steadfast dedication to collaboration, creativity, and client satisfaction.
Dheeraj Bajaj
Dheeraj Bajaj pursued a B.Arch at the Pratt Institute, New York, and is currently a Visiting Faculty at BMS College of Architecture, Bangalore.
Dheeraj Bajaj, founder, and principal architect at Studio Dashline, and a distinguished visiting faculty at BMS College of Architecture, Bangalore, is a dynamic force in the realm of architecture and design. A Pratt Institute, New York alumnus, Dheeraj honed his craft in the vibrant architectural landscape of New York for two years before returning to India in 2018. In the same year, he founded Studio Dashline, a venture dedicated to the creation of architectural fantasies and visual narratives that redefine the discourse surrounding art and architecture in India.
With an unwavering commitment to elevating expression, Dheeraj seamlessly integrates building, painting, research, and communication into his practice. His distinctive perspective, informed by experiences of landscapes, memories, shadows, and human interactions, is showcased in his approach to interior conditions. Dheeraj’s fascination with peculiar-looking spaces, whether diligent or lazy, challenges architectural norms and liberates spatial boundaries.
As a formalist, Dheeraj’s focus on volumes, play of light and shadow, and the captivating element of Brutalism reflects his artistic trance. His journey is deeply rooted in childhood nostalgia, where unconventional spaces sparked endless imagination. Dheeraj aims to recreate the awe-inspiring ambiance within intimate areas, crafting spaces that seduce inhabitants and visitors with their idiosyncrasies.
Practice Ideology
The Studio works towards creating architectural fantasies and visual stories that can resonate enough to change the dialogue following Art & Architecture in India. Holding expression on a pedestal we at Dashline build, paint, research and speak through the lens of experiencing landscapes, memories, shadows, and human interactions.
Peculiar-looking spaces are the ones our eyes take a hold of first in any interior condition that we visit or reside in. It could be a diligent space – out of the context of architecture it surrounds, or a lazy space – which either exists to satisfy a code or a compromise that the architect or the client had to go through in the process. These spatial conditions are the ones that break the bounds of architecture on a daily basis.
As formalists, our interest lies in the volumes and the play of light and shadow involved. The rapturing forms, the grandeur of the structure, and the programs showcased through the formal elements are the basics of Brutalism that puts us in a state of trance. Everyone at some point in their life loved the dark, small, mismatched spaces in their childhood home, the attic, or the oddly hanging treehouse. These spatial conditions were different, and they made us dream of the endless possibilities inside the space. The awe felt while being in these intimate areas is something we at the studio are after, spaces that are not always comforting and secure but which seduce the inhabitant or the visitor by their idiosyncrasies.
Creating a space or art our goal is consistent, enriched communal interactions.
