Category: Testimonials

Rukmini Honawar
Founder
Runah Salon

In the year 2004, when I decided to open a store at Phoenix Mall with my Runah Salon brand, I was quite anxious as it was going to be a big move for me and my business. Everything depended upon how well I projected my new salon
across to the customers in this new upmarket surrounding, manage my finances in a prudent manner and at the same time, complete the renovation in a given time frame. This called for very detailed planning and execution exercise.

Today, I can say with great pride and conviction that I was very fortunate to have associated myself with Zubin and Krupa of ZZ Architects who not only fulfilled my requirements to the fullest but also managed to complete the job well before the promised deadline! I was pleasantly surprised to have my first up market swanky salon in the prestigious Phoenix Mall, at the promised cost,

delivered on time!

I must mention here that my experience was enlightening and hassle free. In fact, the journey was very pleasant and cordial.

ZUBIN AND KRUPA WERE BOTH VERY APPROACHABLE AND PATIENT WITH MY QUERIES AND HAD OPTIONS FOR EVERY NEED OF MINE.

I wish them all the very best and do well, they will!

Rwandan Ajay Agrawal
Private Client

Working with Zubin and Krupa was a wonderful experience. They had me involved in everything and ensured that I was satisfied at each level. With them, it has been easy to take a step back and relax all the while, knowing that the
details in my home will be comfortable, functional and always beautiful. In addition to their design talent, Zubin and Krupa managed to coordinate the efforts so that the project kept moving in a timely fashion. The spaces they
created are our – me and my husband’s favourite rooms.

Zubin and Krupa helped us create the home that we had always dreamed of. From the very beginning of the home design process, their team has been instrumental in creating a period home that required a special, expert touch to maintain the family-style, warm and comfort in very large space.

THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF PERIOD FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE STYLES, AND THEIR EXCELLENT RESOURCES FOR FURNITURE, FABRICS, TRIMS AND FIXTURES CAME TOGETHER TO GIVE US JUST THE LOOK WE DESERVED.

With such a project, it was essential to maintain control of a high volume of details and specifics while moving the project forward. Their strong organizational skills started us off with detailed furniture layouts and followed through to the details of specific fabrics and trims.

Their ability to adapt to their client’s needs is remarkable, as is their ability to work within budgetary constraints. They have proven their leadership and ability by consistently providing great solutions in the design of our home.

They are a joy to work with and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them in the future. Zubin and Krupa have converted the four walls of our house into a beautiful home.

Gulshan Vijan
CMD
Astavinayak Cranes and Infrastructure

I have great pleasure in congratulating ZZ Architects for their boundless achievements and continuous endurance in accomplishing success.

ZZ Architects have been associated with our family for the past 8 years and have delivered well through 3 projects.
In the process of giving us our dream residence, a duplex in Juhu, Krupa and Zubin have taken up this new project on a personal level. Their excellent planning and design abilities have given us an insight into the vastness of their
creativity.

They proposed designs for our residences that we would have never imagined to be possible. ZZ Architects not only gave us a variety of options, but also took our inputs and based the entire concept on our family’s requirements. Their eye for detail really brought out the quality and the niche look even in the simplest of things. The entire team was very cooperative and flexible with any changes in decisions or designs. Sometimes, they efficiently created different design options on the spot and displayed them for us to choose from. The ZZA Team showed us complete walkthroughs of the entire house before putting the design plan into action.

THEY OFFERED US A VARIETY OF FURNITURE OPTIONS FROM ITALIAN AND OTHER EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS, LIGHTING SYSTEMS FROM GERMANY, VARIOUS ITALIAN MARBLES, BATHROOM FITTINGS FROM GERMANY, ITALY AND FRANCE, AMONGST OTHERS.

ZZA has skillfully been able to create portfolio of outstanding and diverse work ranging from residences to commercial spaces, villas and bungalows, buildings and many more. The list just keeps going on and on.

Their experience and creativity is commendable and their work is undoubtedly impressive. We can keep complimenting they service and delivery of work and it would still not be enough. I wish they reach the greatest of heights possible.

Cheers to ZZ Architects.

Personal blessing from Mr. Gulshan Vijan – “ Krupa, Zubin, and the entire ZZ Team, may you all rise like the Sun that never sets, and shone brighter than any other star!”

Piyush Maheshwari
Managing Director
Vedanta Dyestuffs

I HAVE WORKED WITH MANY ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS OVER THE YEARS

and I would undoubtedly rank ZZA as one of the most insightful and diligent teams with whom I have partnered on multiple projects. Zubin and Krupa have done an excellent job to translate their ethos into the fabric of the company.

I believe their success and recognition from peers is a testimony of their passion and uncompromising approach towards architecture.

Over the years, my interaction with Zubin has transformed from being a professional acquaintance into a friend. I place a high value on his professional opinions and inputs while making my decisions.

Zubin and Krupa are articulate and sensitive individuals whose superlative values underpin their approach to design. I’d definitely recommend ZZA to anyone who wants their space to be a reflection of their style and imagination.

I wish Zubin, Krupa and the entire team of ZZA many more successes in the future years

Priti & Pradeep Gupta
Directors
Anand Rathi

WE WERE IN SEARCH OF AN ARCHITECT WHO WOULD TURN OUR EXISTING HOUSE, WHICH WAS AN OLD, FLAT-LIKE STRUCTURE

amidst a sprawling garden, into our dream house with the feel of a bungalow that would allow the greenery to be a part of the house. After seeing some work done by Zubin and Krupa, we found them to be apt for the project.

Thanks to the entire team at ZZ Architects, the project, which would normally have taken over 3 years to be completed, was concluded in 18 months.

Zubin and Krupa are young contemporary designers with marvelous ideas on usage of new materials.

We gave them a brief on what we wanted our new home to look like. Using that as a base, they created a space which far exceeded our expectations. It was exciting to work with them since they not only had the knowledge on new modern techniques, treatments and materials, but also the expertise to incorporate it into our needs and requirements. Today, we are proud homeowners.

ZZ Architects has created a palatial yet cosy abode where the garden is a part of every room of our house, a uniquely luxury in a city like Mumbai. Nestled amongst tall buildings, our home stands like an oasis in the desert.

Kailash Biyani
Managing Director
Asian Markets Securities Pvt. Ltd.

ARCHITECT PAR EXCELLENCE, ZUBIN IS A BLEND OF ‘CREATIVITY AND CUSTOMER ASPIRATIONS’.

Brimming with fresh and innovative ideas, Zubin’s designs are in sync with the latest trends. His designs are stylish yet simple, unique and elegant and most importantly, optimism functional space. Notably, Zubin’s products are imbued with aesthetics and available at a reasonable budget.

A highly motivated and well-informed team works zealously towards transforming client requirements into reality. The everyday toil of choosing the best and right raw materials with active involvement of clients just becomes an
art of learning for both involved.

The Biyani family is all praise for Zubin’s excellent work. Virtually every family member, so to say, while interacting with the ace architect has seen individual requirements getting met.

Classy yet simple, Zubin’s elegant style and oeuvre says it all.

Deepak Dewan
Chairman & Managing Director
Cardio Fitness India Private Limited

In 2003, I walked in to a facility in Mumbai and was struck by the design aesthetics of the interiors. I told my office to find out who the interior designer was and arrange a meeting.

One week later, a young man, with a soft demeanour and a lot of confidence & conviction in his eyes, met me at Phoenix Mills. I first complimented this man for the good work that he had done and that it was the fresh approach to design in his work that caught my eye. During the meeting, I explained to him that I was a fussy customer and would not settle for any kind of compromise.

Besides having a design background, working with me would be quite a challenge. He readily accepted the challenging conditions and I agreed to assign the work for our Mumbai showroom at Phoenix Mills to him. This is how I first met Zubin Zainuddin, the founding partner of ZZ Architects, few years ago.

The showroom interiors were very well done. Again it was the fresh, innovative approach and the attention to detail that helped create store interiors that drew appreciation from every single person who came to the store. This laid the foundation for a great relationship that was established over several projects that were to follow.

ZUBIN IS WELL SUPPORTED BY A BUSINESS PARTNER WHO HAPPENS TO BE HIS BETTER HALF AS WELL. KRUPA AGAIN HAS A MUCH UNDERSTATED PERSONALITY AND IS A QUIET PERFORMER. THEY
MAKE AN IDEAL COUPLE WHO MAKE BIG STATEMENTS THROUGH THEIR WORK.

ZZ Architects have helped change the architectural landscape and dotted it with some great, creative and inspirational landmarks!

Best wishes always!

C. Vinod Hayagriv
Managing Director
C. Krishna Chetty & Sons Pvt. Ltd.

MINDS ARE WHAT MAKE SPACES. PEOPLE AND SPACES MAKE AN ORGANISATION. ZUBIN’S MIND AND MINE STRUCK A BALANCE.

His understanding of my point of view and his clear, focused high standards in design aesthetics make easy, fast, almost effortless project design. One reason I have not moved to another design firm is the openness in the thought process.

This is a rare quality I looked for and found in Zubin. I do believe he is pleasure to
work with.

Rakesh Agrawal
Managing Director
Elegant Marbles & Granite Industries

WE HAVE WORKED WITH ZZ ARCHITECTS ON OUR OFFICE EXPANSION PROJECTS.

We admire the unbelievable talent of a Zubin – his visualization, sense of color and detailing capabilities are a treat to any client looking for a contemprory/ modern structure and interiors.

As an architect, he is so quickly able to gauge and judge a client’s needs and respects the client’s opinions. Our business expansion was a dream for us and he translated that dream into a project with panache and style. His knowledge of how to use lighting effectively is truly admirable.

He and his team gave us a project far superior than we had ever dreamed of. At the end of that wonderful working relationship, we at Elegant Marbles are proud to call him a friend.

Amit Jalan
Proprietor
Flora Marble, Mumbai

We are suppliers of imported and exclusive Italian marbles to ZZ Architects for the past 10 years and it is still a rewarding experience to work with a very honest and sincere team.

ZZ ARCHITECTS HAVE THREE MAIN GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN THE WAY THEY WORK, AIMED AT DELIVERING THE BEST TO ALL CLIENTS

Pursuit of excellence in design, through a methodology of professional rigor, informed by a belief in sustainability.
They achieve excellence in design through constant innovation by a continuous process of design appraisal of their work at every stage. This provides the opportunity to question and invent new paradigms and schemes in design.
Clients and their teams are important parts of the design process and they believe that great design emerges only through exchange of ideas.

The entire process of design excellence is managed through the brilliant minds of principal architects Zubin Zainuddin and Krupa Zubin, backed by a multidisciplinary tim with research, visualization, and design professionals who work in developing diverse ideas, undertaking new design methodologies, assessing new materials and exploring new technology and construction processes.

ZZ Architects have some of the brightest and the most creative minds working together to build a better place for us to live and work. This team works laterally through all key project stages to enhance its design quality.

If you are looking for someone to work with you for your exclusive customized need, ZZ Architects are the team that we would highly recommend.

Rajiv Sethi
Chairman
Gemini Group Of Companies

If i remember correctly, the western side of the globe was predicting a technological doom for industry while Indian software and body shopping firms were busy making merry on the back of the Y2K fear. That was the year when we first met Zubin. At Gemini, we were examining the prospects of integrating our selling and servicing operations and proposing to shift to our MIDC Nerul plot from our offices in Chembur. We had great ideas from our many overseas visits and we were sure we wanted a ground + mezzanine structure. I was very sure that I wanted a staircase with a different look – one that would look business-like and yet, have the ruggedness and an industrial feel to it.

I chanced upon a picture and a short accompanying article a very innovatively designed staircase in one of India’s premier architectural magazines. Having been instantly dawn towards the design and detailing, I set about task of
searching for the architect. It was quite a daunting task to search for the architect in the era of VSNL’s squeaky modems and the sparse information the internet offered in that age. A few persistent calls to the magazine offices
resulted in a telephone number, which was called upon immediately. This led me to young Zubin at his residence in New Bombay – the installed address of his innovative award-winning staircase.

We met an effacing young lad, a treat that he still retains over a decade of friendship, with a seemingly understated sense of confidence. He welcomed us to his abode, chose his words with caution but spoke with his eyes and gesticulated with his hands while describing his concept of the staircase he had designed. He invited us to the other parts of his home and we could see that he would be an architect that would make a difference – his designs were uniquely different than anything we had ever seen before, in India and overseas.

ZUBIN’S DESIGN MAKES YOU PAUSE. PAUSE AND BE SWUNG AT DIVERSE ENDS – THE SIMPLICITY OF THOUGHT AT ONE END AND THE COMPLEXITY OF DESIGN AND DETAILING AT THE OTHER.

I cannot help nut remember what a fellow architect said about ZZ – “He ’s an MTV kind of architect”. Simply translated, it meant that he was the MTV in the age of Chaya Geet – a fresh breath of design and perspective and I have been fortunate to follow his work from the inception of his career. He broke moulds and industry norms in many ways – be it architectural or interior design and ollowed through his simplicity of thought in his revenue model.

He would not  care if you spent a hundred thousand on your apartment or a million, he would charge for his design and not depend on commissions accrued from purchases made by the client.

In the year 2002, the shy Zubin introduced me to a sweet young lady from Ghatkoper as his design colleague. I came back home that night and told Sarika, that Zubin had found his mate. A couple of months later both of them
tied the knot in a simple ceremony and got back to what they love most – Architecture at ZZA.

Today Zubin, the young lady from Ghatkopar – Krupa and Anaya are family to us. Zubin remains a doting husband, father and a caring son.

He is most passionate when he is conceptualizing a design and has art of convincing his clients of his uber age designs.

Mahiyar G. Dastoor
Private Client

The ZZ Architects Interior Design Team, under the inspiring leadership of Krupa & Zubin, has the proven ability to consistently provide great solutions, to design issues. They are a sheer delight to work with, and their keen eye and talent is beyond my expectation.

My new home is a tribute of their skills and to their very bright future in interior design to rival the best in their art. The living room area has style and comfort, the bedrooms have elegance, and the kitchen spells simplicity & ease, while the bathrooms have great foam and function. Indeed, it’s a great sense of style & final vision, merging professional thoughts with clients aspirations.

The end result, with both functionality & aesthetics, has a ‘wow’ factor and indeed seems to be the watermark of success. Beginning as a walk-in client, it has grown into great personal relationship; they are always around with kind words and tender care. Innovative design solutions are what they strive to achieve with this same humility.

Krupa & Zubin head a truly professional, extremely reliable and talented set of designers who are efficient, hardworking, enthusiastic and professional to the core.

ZZ ARCHITECTS ARE SLOWLY BUT SURELY MAKING THEIR WAY TO THE PINNACLE OF SUCCESS WITH HARD WORK IN REALIZING THEIR CLIENT’S DREAMS.

May their dreams too always come true. Amen!

Rohit Chandgothia
Director
Vicky Fashions Limited

I credit Zubin, Krupa and their firm for many projects that they have completed for me over the years. I have consistently found them to be extremely talented and professional.

THEY INVEST THEIR TIME TO GET TO KNOW THEIR CLIENTS ND LEARN ABOUT THEIR DESIGN AESTHETICS AND EXPECTATIONS.

ZZ Architect’s most respected quality is their dedication to get their clients exactly what they want, and they also make sure to keep them updated of the progress. What sets them apart is their ability to build relationships with the
clients, which makes them depend on ZZA for all projects. I look forward to working with Zubin and Krupa on the future projects and also recommend them to friends and family.

P.N. Menon
Owner
Shree Tech International

‘SERENDIPITY’ IS THE WORD THAT COMES TO MIND WHILE WRITING THIS TESTIMONIAL FOR ZZ ARCHITECTS.

It all began with an accidental ‘Z’ that I typed while running a google search for architects in India to help build my family’s dream home in Kerala. From creating the most beautiful house in Kerala for us, to being dear friends, our association with ZZ is now more than half a decade. During this period I have also had the privilege to see them scale new heights and win numerous accolades.

ZZ Architect’s USP has always been to bring something new to the table. Their ability to convert our expectations into grand designs and then into a reality for us, is what makes them a great team to collaborate with. On this special occasion, I would firstly like to thank the entire team at ZZ for creating such a wonderful house for us and would like to congratulate them for completing 10 magnificent years1 Our best wishes to you – Krupa and Zubin, for the years to follow and look forward to working on various new projects in the future.

Rubin Chedda
Owner
Super Storage Company Pvt. Ltd.

I HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH ZZ ARCHITECTS FOR 5 YEARS NOW.

Zubin and Krupa are more than just professional acquaintances. They are actually more than friends. They have done my offices, parts of my house and now they are doing my whole industrial estate which is really taking good shape. All that I can say is that they are just masters in anything they do. And being a couple, they really complement each other. During all my projects, I have seen that once Zubin comes to the site, he naturally starts getting different ideas as to what all can be done. He is very clear and modern in his approach and likes to adapt to the latest technology which will help serve us better. They truly are a masterpiece of a couple as far as architecture, interiors and exteriors are concerned.

Zubin is more than a friend and we share many common interests for which we keep in touch.

They have a long way to go and I’m sure that with their work, the sky is the limit for them.

Here’s wishing them all the luck and progress!.

Ashok Mohanani
Chairman & MD
Ekta World

“ Working with ZZ Architects has been a delight and we have collaborated on numerous projects, our latest assignment being the designing of director’s lounge at our office”.

THEY HAVE GIVEN A TANGIBLE FORM TO MY THOUGHTS AND IDEAS. EVERY ARTEFACT, EVERY SPACE AND THE LIGHTING REFLECT ME ANDMY ORGANIZATION’S CORE VALUES.

They give detailed attention to the fine nuances required to design personal spaces. We take immense pride in being with them and look forward to many new accomplishments together”.

Kannan Ramesh
Director & Strategist
Vikram Hospital

TEAM VIKRAM HAD A DARING DREAM TO BUILD A HOSPITAL ON MILLER’S ROAD, BENGALURU, THAT IS UNLIKE A HOSPITAL.

A hospital that does not seem, smell and sound like a hospital. A hospital that is “patient & attendant centric”. Creation of a different hospital, approach and experience was a passionate mission that we set out to do. Team Vikram had the conviction and belief in its pursuit and was seeking a master-magician-architect who would make ourdream come real!

We met Zubin and voila and indeed we found in him the magician we were looking for! Zubin, Krupa and their team made magic and translated all our passionate vision into reality as they brought about an unconventional approach to healthcare design and changed the paradigm.

They perfectly understood the ‘experience’ platform and co-created the same with us with lots of chutzpah.

They became integral to us and part of our team and lived on site and worked together hand in hand ensuring that the output was phenomenal.

They truly contributed value to the initiative and exceeded our expectations in meeting our aspirations.

They perfectly synced with our approach of ‘dream-dare-defy-deliver’ and delivered an awesome outcome that dared convention, defied tradition and made our dreams come true!

Team ZZ you make us proud! If we were to build more hospitals in future, ZZ would be our automatic choice and we would look no beyond.
Take a bow ZZ!

Vikramaditya Kukreja
Owner
Kukreja Builders

IT WAS A PLEASURE WORKING WITH ZZA. THE TEAM OF ZUBIN AND KRUPA IS A PERFECT MATCH AS THEIR STYLES TOTALLY COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER. THEIR PROFESSIONALISM AND COORDINATION DESERVES A SPECIAL MENTION, AS IT IS UNUSUAL IN INDIA TO HAVE A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN PRACTICE.

Subodh Shah
Director
Classic Marble Company

OUR (BOTH MINE AND CMC’s) ASSOCIATION WITH ZZ – ZUBIN AND KRUPA DATES A DECADE BACK.

It was significant beginning for us with our first magnum opus manufacturing plant starting at Silvassa and we chose ZZ Architects to partner with us in converting this dream to reality. Right from the blue print to the planning, to
acquiring appreciate materials to final execution – everything was in sync with the timeless, which is the most difficult aspect for many architecture and interior designing firms. But with Zubin and Krupa’s very capable and far-sighted approach, the entire team works exactly as it ought to; and the results are here for all to see. ZZ’s growth and success stands testimony to their hard work, passion, innovation and discipline at work.

I and the entire CMC team wish them all the very best for all the future projects

Mofatraj Munot
Chairman
Kalpataru Limited

ZZ ARCHITECTS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO KALPATARU FOR OVER A DECADE NOW AND IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH THEM.

Their approach to the challenge of architecture and interior design is refreshing in today’s business world. Zubin and Krupa personally take the time to understand not only the aesthetics of our needs but the practical aspects as well. Keeping budgets and aesthetics in mind, they have the ability to manage the design projects to ensure timely delivery of projects.

They have over the years, matured into one of India’s leading design firms and we wish them all the very best.