PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
MQA has thrived under the able and passionate leadership of Ar. Qutub Mandviwala (b.1964). Since the beginning he has been conscious of how human behavior and interactions are shaped by Space Design.
Qutub completed his architecture studies from the Academy of Architecture, Mumbai. He began his journey in 1984 under the guidance of Ar. Hafeez Contractor. In 1992 Qutub started an independent practice from a garage at Mahim. Today the practice has moved to the sprawling Turf Estate, Worli. Qutub works with his Associates to conceptualize and direct the design of each project.
At a time when Signature Styling and traditional architecture dominated Indian Design,Qutub challenged the norms. His greatest contribution has been the de- homogenization of Architecture in Mumbai. He believes a repetitive signature style only limits creativity and is continuously pushing the boundaries of space imagining. Qutub’s designs are a creative extension of himself. Clarity of thought, simplified forms, minimalism and functionality make his designs timeless.