"We don't take up work that doesn't excite us

From camaraderie and clever designs to smart aesthetics and stylish spaces, Delhi-based architects Rahul Bansal and Amit Aurora walk us through their journey

- RIDHI KALE

We could go on about the many awards, the multi-disciplinary nature of the firm; or that they have widely acclaimed projects across residences, retail, hospitality and offices. However, that would all fall short when you actually meet the brains and perhaps even brawn behind groupDCA-architects Rahul Bansal and Amit Aurora.

The two make for an interesting pair, having shaped the Indian landscape one building at a time. If Bansal is serious, Aurora is playful; if the former is all about going by the book, the latter believes in rule breaking; if one is prim and proper, the other is playful and carefree. While it does make them as different as chalk and cheese, but it also leads to amazing designs, a thoughtful approach and spaces built to last.

But how did it all start? When they walked into School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi.