Architect Shripal Munshi on Designing Inclusive, Secure, and User-Centric Spaces for the Future

DELHI, India - May 12, 2025 - PRLog -- In a time when architecture must answer to evolving user expectations and complex safety requirements, Ar. Shripal Munshi, Principal Architect at Shripal and Venkat Architects (SVA), Chennai, emphasizes the critical importance of integrating inclusive design with smart access solutions. In a recent feature for Architect Talk with BuildingandInteriors, Ar. Munshi discusses how thoughtful design and cutting-edge technology can create safe, accessible, and aesthetically harmonious spaces.

Architecture today is about more than just creating beautiful buildings—it's about crafting intuitive experiences that are secure, inclusive, and future-ready. From commercial spaces and institutional campuses to high-speed rail projects and townships, SVA is reimagining how architecture can seamlessly integrate safety, access control, and universal design.

"Inclusive design begins with empathy and foresight," says Ar. Shripal Munshi. "We embed ramps into landscape contours, design intuitive escape routes, and use tactile materials to support the visually impaired—all without compromising visual appeal."

The firm's recent projects, including the OASYS Cybernetics Corporate Office and SDNB College Garden Block, highlight how intelligent zoning, high-capacity vertical circulation, and durable finishes ensure safe movement in high-traffic environments. Zoning strategies, clearly demarcated public and private areas, and thoughtfully designed pathways enhance both functionality and comfort.

One of the standout projects discussed is the Amman TRY Corporate Office in Trichy, which showcases the seamless integration of dormakaba's smart access control solutions. The collaboration with dormakaba brought advanced digital locking systems, intuitive circulation planning, and discreet safety features—all supporting a highly inclusive and visually consistent workplace.

"In India, we're seeing smart locking systems become the norm, not the exception," explains Ar. Munshi. "What's exciting is how they're being customized not only for high-end offices but also for co-living spaces, townships, and even heritage renovations."

From mobile-based access systems to sustainable, energy-efficient automation, Shripal and Venkat Architects are leading the way in merging architecture with intelligent tech. The firm's award-winning Ziva Senior Living project in Mahabalipuram is another testament to this approach—balancing zoning, privacy, and barrier-free access in a township that evolves with its residents.

Ultimately, the firm believes in designing not just for today's needs but for tomorrow's possibilities. As Ar. Munshi puts it, "Less is always more—when design, technology, and empathy work together, the result is a space that not only looks good but works beautifully."

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