Nandwani Design Studio

I’m Sunaina Nandwani, founder and principal of Nandwani Design Studio. I grew up in Chandigarh, India, a city designed by Le Corbusier and shaped by clarity, proportion, and purpose. Growing up there taught me early that space is never neutral. It either holds you, or it doesn’t. That understanding became foundational to how I see design. I trained as an architect there, then spent over a decade building an independent design practice across India, working across homes, boutique retail, and experiential spaces. Those years shaped a way of designing rooted in listening, restraint, and the belief that the most powerful spaces are often the most quietly resolved.

My perspective has been shaped not only by architecture, but also by yoga, travel, and a close attention to light, texture, and ritual, all of which continue to inform how I design. Through Nandwani Design Studio, I create story-driven interiors rooted in calm, cultural depth, and natural materiality. Built in Vancouver and shaped by Chandigarh, the practice balances contemporary clarity with a strong sense of memory and place. Design, for me, is alignment: the meeting point between people and place, structure and purpose, rhythm and ease. I pay close attention to atmosphere, material continuity, and the way a space is experienced over time, shaping interiors that feel grounded, connected, and quietly complete.