Kinal Architecture, Interiors & Planning is grounded in a legacy of global design experience and a commitment to thoughtful, client-focused work. With professional roots across India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the practice brings a refined, multicultural perspective shaped by diverse project environments and international collaboration.
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Built on a family legacy in design, the practice traces its origins to a firm established over 43 years ago, shaped by the founder’s extensive work with clients across more than 32 countries. Today, that legacy continues through the next generation—building on this foundation while expanding services into the United States.
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This depth of experience is reflected in work ranging from large-scale civic projects to high-end residential and commercial design across India and the United Kingdom, along with ongoing experience in the United States.
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The practice offers architecture and interior design services that are globally informed and locally responsive across India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Each project is approached with clarity, careful consideration, and a focus on long-term value.
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Mission: To create thoughtful, well-resolved spaces.
Kinal Panchal
Founder & Principal Architect
Licensed in New York, Tennessee, and Georgia
Kinal Panchal is the Founder and Principal Architect of Kinal Architecture, Interiors & Planning. Educated in the United Kingdom, she completed a Foundation in Art & Design (BTEC), followed by a BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part I), and a Master of Architecture in Advanced Design from Oxford Brookes University.
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Kinal Panchal is the Founder and Principal Architect of Kinal Architecture, Interiors & Planning. Educated in the United Kingdom, she completed a Foundation in Art & Design (BTEC), followed by a BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part I) and a Master of Architecture from Oxford Brookes University.
Her professional experience spans India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, contributing to residential, commercial, and civic projects of varying scales. Through working across diverse professional environments, she has developed strong expertise in design development, construction documentation, consultant coordination, and permitting processes.
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Kinal’s work is defined by clarity, precision, and thoughtful execution, with a strong focus on buildability, coordination, and delivering functional, well-resolved spaces that thoughtfully respond to their context.
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Personal Viewpoint​
“I am passionate about creating thoughtful, functional, and well-resolved spaces that respond carefully to their context and the people who use them. I value a design process that balances creativity with technical precision, ensuring that each project is both aesthetically refined and practically grounded.
I particularly enjoy developing projects from early concept through construction, with close attention to detail, coordination, and buildability. Whether working on residential, commercial, or civic environments, my goal is to create spaces that feel cohesive, enduring, and meaningful while maintaining clarity and integrity throughout the design process.”
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Key Sectors/ Experience:
Residential
Hospitality (Hotels & Motels)
Restaurants
Mixed-Use Developments
Commercial & Workplace
Master Planning
Adaptive Reuse & Renovation
Miraj Patel
Architect (RIBA Part III)
Collaborating Architect (UK) - Mirage Architects
Miraj studied BSc (Hons) Architecture & Environmental Design, Dip Arch, and an Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture, and is a professional member of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architects Registration Board (ARB).
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Miraj is the Managing Director and Principal Architect at Mirage Architects (Limited); British born and educated, he manages projects in the UK and India, with new prospects in the USA. With over 20 years industry experience within the UK (adhering to some of the world’s most stringent regulations & statutory processes), he has gained extensive skills in design and efficient project managing (across all RIBA stages); planning, building regulations, construction/law and health & safety. He has developed a strong technical understanding through experience and by thinking beyond the basics of design and aesthetics.
Personal Viewpoint
‘I have a passion for designing vibrant, creative, cost-effective solutions to please clients, whilst always challenging myself to think outside the box. I am devoted to and take much joy in designing, creating and delivering exciting, congenial and sustainable built environments for communities with varying lifestyle needs.
My designs range from traditional to contemporary, with attention to detail on high quality schemes that fit well into their surrounding context. I particularly gain great satisfaction from seeing projects through from conception to completion.’
Key Sectors / Experience:
Residential (incl. listed buildings, one-off houses & large developments)
Conservation
Commercial
Food / Retail
Office & Workplace
Industrial
Masterplanning
Dr. Maiia Sivtseva
PhD in architecture
Collaborating Architect (UK)
A collaborating architect based in London, with over 10 years of professional experience across design, research, and project delivery. She holds a Diploma in Architecture and City Planning from NSAFA, Siberia, an MA in Advanced Design from Oxford Brookes University, as well as an MA by Research and a PhD in Architecture from London Metropolitan University. She has also served as a guest lecturer for the King’s Foundation across universities in England, Wales, and Scotland. Holding a PhD in architecture, their work brings together academic insight and practical expertise, with a particular focus on residential architecture.
She have contributed to a wide range of housing projects, from early-stage concept design to detailed development, with an emphasis on creating high-quality, sustainable living environments. Her approach is grounded in a strong understanding of the social, environmental, and technical dimensions of housing, informed by both research and practice.
Alongside professional work, she remain engaged in research and knowledge exchange, exploring how architecture can respond to contemporary challenges in housing and the built environment. As a collaborator, she bring a thoughtful, analytical, and design-led perspective to multidisciplinary teams.
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​Personal Viewpoint:
I see architecture as a balance between good design, technical thinking, and the everyday experience of the people who use it. With over 10 years of experience in practice and research, my work focuses mainly on residential architecture, with a particular interest in retrofit, sustainability, and the reuse of existing buildings.
My approach is collaborative and practical, with close attention to context, materials, and how spaces are lived in over time. I am interested in creating thoughtful, lasting architecture that responds to environmental challenges while improving the quality of everyday life.
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Key sectors:
Residential
Mixed-use developments
Master planning
Retrofit
Public Spaces
Community Spaces
Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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