I.D.E.A.S.

What I.D.E.A.S. does

I.D.E.A.S. is a privately held architecture and interior design firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The firm provides custom architectural design, interior design, exhibition design, and master planning services across residential, corporate, retail, healthcare, and education end-markets, with primary focus on high-end residences (bungalows, apartments, penthouses, farmhouses) and corporate/commercial interiors within the Ahmedabad metropolitan area.

The firm operates an on-demand, project-based model led by founder Architect Bhavik Mankad (B. Arch 1992, M. Urban Planning 2020), with Architect Jyot Mankad (B. Arch 2022) joining in 2022 to lead core design and management. Delivery relies on a curated network of 20+ contractors and approximately 250 skilled professionals rather than in-house technical teams, and the firm states it applies "global best practices and technology platforms" in day-to-day operations without disclosing proprietary technology. Cumulative output is reported at over 1 Lakh sq.ft of architectural space and 3 Lakh sq.ft of interior space across Ahmedabad-area localities including Shela, Palodiya, SOBO, Bodakdev, and Vasna.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional fees on a custom-quote basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is direct enterprise/field sales and client referrals, supplemented by website portfolio and principal-led Instagram presence; institutional credibility is supported by empanelment with Bank of India. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or external investors, and it does not appear to operate outside Gujarat.

Name

I.D.E.A.S.

Legal name

I.D.E.A.S

Website

https://ideas.net.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I.D.E.A.S. is a privately held Ahmedabad-based architecture and interior design firm founded in 1993, delivering custom residential, corporate, retail, and exhibition design projects across Gujarat via project-based fees and a curated network of contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Interior Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Master planning services
• Exhibition booth design
• Residential and corporate design

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Custom architectural design for residences, corporate houses, and other built spaces. Revenue generated through project-based professional fees.
2. Interior Design Services: Interior design services for commercial offices, residences, clinics, and retail spaces. Project-based billing model.
3. Exhibition Design Services: Exhibition and trade show booth design services.
4. Master Planning Services: Large-scale residential scheme planning and plotting services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

I.D.E.A.S. is an architecture and interior design firm that delivers customized architectural design (residences, corporate buildings, apartments, bungalows), interior design (commercial offices, residences, clinics, retail), exhibition module/booth design, and master planning services (residential scheme plotting). Projects are executed through a four-stage process (Meet & Agree, Idea & Concept, Design & Create, Build & Install) using an on-demand customized operating model supported by a network of 20+ contractors and approximately 250 skilled professionals. Each engagement is bespoke and billed through project-based professional fees.

Product overview

I.D.E.A.S. is an architecture and interior design firm established in 1993, headquartered in Ahmedabad. The company operates as a single unified service offering centered around architectural design, interior design, exhibition design, and master planning. The core services are delivered through specialized project categories: Architectural Design and Master Planning form the foundation, with Interior Design encompassing Corporate, Retail, and Residence sub-portfolios, while a dedicated Bungalow and Apartment portfolio handles residential projects. The firm has completed over 1 Lakh Sq.ft of architectural spaces and over 3 Lakh sq.ft of interior spaces across various project types including bungalows, apartments, corporate offices, retail boutiques, and clubhouses. The company operates an on-demand customized model with approximately 250 skilled professionals and 20+ contractors, led by Architect Bhavik Mankad and Architect Jyot Mankad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services End-to-end architectural design for residences (bungalows, apartments, farmhouses, penthouses) and corporate houses, responding to context, climatic characteristics, and client style preferences (contemporary or traditional).
• Interior Design Services Customized and bespoke interior design for commercial offices, residences, clinics, corporate spaces, and retail establishments, with specialization in space management, décor, colours, materials, and finishing.
• Exhibition Design Services Design of exhibition modules and booths for product displays and company-ideology representation at trade shows, focused on simple, sober, elegant space management and clear exhibit visibility.
• Master Planning Services Residential scheme planning and plotting services, including land development and layout design for housing projects with multiple plots and common areas.
• Corporate Office Interior Design Corporate office interior design featuring modern workspace layouts, VIBGYOR colour palettes, bio-philic corners, and contemporary design elements for IT offices and corporate environments.
• Retail Space Design Design of retail spaces including boutiques and showrooms with elegant layouts, material selection, and lighting design to optimize customer experience and brand atmosphere.
• Residence Interior Design Residential interior design for houses, penthouses, and farmhouses featuring traditional and contemporary décor combinations, modular kitchens, and Italian marble finishes.
• Bungalow Design Portfolio Collection of bungalow design projects spanning contemporary, colonial, traditional, and vernacular style residences across Ahmedabad areas including Shela, Palodiya, SOBO, Paldi, Vasna, Shahibaug, Usmanpura, and Bodakdev.
• Apartment Design Portfolio Apartment and flat design services including residential multi-unit buildings with mixed typologies of 2 BHK, 3 BHK, and 4 BHK units across various Ahmedabad locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 Lakh Sq.ft of architectural spaces and over 3 Lakh sq.ft of Interior spaces designed

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Aecom: Global architecture, engineering, and construction services giant offering architectural design as part of a much wider portfolio of infrastructure and built-environment services. Broad incumbent serving similar end-clients at much larger scale.
• Gensler: World's largest architecture and design firm with deep corporate interiors, workplace, retail, and hospitality practices. Broad incumbent that competes for the same large commercial and corporate interior mandates I.D.E.A.S. pursues at the smaller end.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with strong healthcare, education, and corporate interiors practices - directly overlapping with I.D.E.A.S.'s healthcare and education sector focus, but operating at vastly larger scale and international scope.
• HKS Architects: Global architecture practice with significant healthcare, education, and corporate design practices. Overlaps with I.D.E.A.S.'s healthcare/education/corporate verticals as a broad incumbent in the same professional services space.

Direct peers

• Design Plus Architecture: Indian architecture firm delivering architecture, interior, and master planning services across hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. Comparable in offering breadth and India-focused mid-market positioning.
• SJK Architects: Mumbai and Ahmedabad-based architecture practice delivering architecture, interior design, and master planning for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Direct peer given shared Gujarat presence and similar service mix.
• Studio Lotus: New Delhi-headquartered architecture and interior design firm known for integrated architecture, interiors, and experiential design. Highly comparable as a multi-disciplinary Indian design studio with similar residential, commercial, and institutional client mix.
• Cadence Architects: Bengaluru-based architecture and interior design firm serving residential, commercial, and hospitality clients with an integrated design approach. Comparable as an Indian architect-led mid-sized studio competing for premium custom mandates.
• Spaces Architects@ka: Indian architecture and interior design firm with similar residential, commercial, and institutional work and a comparable founder-led, mid-sized studio structure. Closely comparable in scale, geography, and service mix.
• Sanjay Puri Architects: India-based architecture firm with a similarly strong design portfolio spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional projects. Directly comparable as an Indian architect-led studio competing for premium and bespoke design mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i-d-e-a-s

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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