After completing his Bachelors in Architecture from Sir JJ College of Architecture in Mumbai, Sharad worked with “Chartered Architect” Mr. DN Bavale on several projects including theaters, shopping complexes, hotels etc. His deep desire to acquire further skills led him to the United Kingdom where he specialized in Interior Design and also worked as an associate in one of UK’s biggest firms – William Olds. Here, as a design-team leader, he was responsible for winning two major projects – The Bee Hive Chain of Hotels and Casa Mila Housing.

He pioneered Kembhavi Architects in 1972 along with wife Nalini and guided the firm to be one of India’s best-known consultancy firms. Sharad’s inclination towards contemporary thought and fresh creative design ideas has won the firm acclaim from all quarters. He has been academically active and was heavily involved in setting up the Dept. of Architecture in B.V.B. College of Architecture, Hubli. He has chaired several academic committees and is also an expert professor at various institutions.

Graduated from Sir JJ College of Architecture in 1972 and partnered her husband in establishing Kembhavi Architecture Foundation. She, too, has been instrumental in strengthening the Dept. of Architecture in BVB College, Hubli and is an expert pedagogue at various institutions.

Nalini’s bent towards green practices is one of her primary strengths and her course on solar passive architecture at IIT (Powai) fortified the firm’s knowledge base. A strong proponent of the green revolution, she steered the firm to join the Green Movement with an assortment of eco-sensitive habitats and a certified green building- one of the first in India.

Her stint as Head of Department in BVB College of Engineering and Technology (Hubli) from 1989-2002, Chairman of Board of Studies, Karnataka University (Dharwad) and Chairman BOS of VTU saw the spread of architecture in an otherwise architecturally backward region. Nalini believes in creating innovative designs leaning towards a greener, better future, backed by competent technology and research.

After completing his B. Architecture from BVB College of Engineering, Hubli, Indrajit specialized in architecture at Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai. In addition to architecture he had hands on experience in construction where he completed over 40 projects single handedly. He had a short stint with architect Gerard Da Cunha for the book “Houses in Goa”.

He is involved in Green Design and projects and has presented the subject in varied forums in India and abroad.

In addition to architecture, he is currently involved in co – authoring books on green buildings, traditional architecture of North Karnataka and “Architecture outside the Metropolis”.

After a B. Arch. at BVB College of Engineering, Nita earned a Masters in Architecture from Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai, where she specialized in Industrial Architecture. She joined KAF in 1997 as a design associate, and has been busy handling Architecture and Interiors for the practice.

Earned a Bachelor of Architecture from RVSA, Bangalore, after which he trained under well-known architect Hafeez Contractor in Mumbai. Completed his masters in Construction Project Management from Michigan State University. He has been with Kembhavi Architects since 2003, and works as a design associate focusing on sustainable contemporary spaces and co-ordinates the construction project management services of the firm. Along with Michigan State University, he is currently researching the sustainability practices of USA and India.

Soumya earned a B. Arch. at BVB College of Engineering and has been with KAF for a year as a design associate. She is involved in various stages of building and interior design and has worked on projects such as the Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Science in Hulkoti and Reliance communication outlets at Belgaum, Davangere, Chitradurga and Hubli.