— The Studio
A studio for considered architecture and interiors.
The Design Canopy is a collaborative design studio focused on architecture, interiors and living experiences. We believe great design is the result of thoughtful ideas, honest materials, and meaningful relationships — between people and spaces.
Founder & Principal Architect
Manogna K.
Manogna leads the studio from Hyderabad. Trained as an architect, her practice moves fluidly between architecture, interiors and turnkey delivery — projects that span private residences, hospitality, and the workspaces brands choose to grow inside.
The studio works in small, attentive teams. Every project is led personally — no handoffs, no surprises.
— How We Work
A structured process — so you always know where your project stands.
- 01
Discovery
Brief, site visit, lifestyle, budget. We listen first — to you, and to the space.
- 02
Design
Concept, layouts, material palettes, photoreal renders. We agree the vision in detail before drawings begin.
- 03
Documentation
Working drawings, BOQs, vendor packs. Every joinery, every finish — drawn.
- 04
Execution
On-site coordination, milestone-linked payments, weekly written updates, a shared tracker.
- 05
Handover
Snagging, styling, and a final walkthrough. Then a six-month settling-in check.
— Working With Us
No surprises. No chasing. No hidden costs.
How fees work
A design fee is charged upfront and agreed before we begin. Execution is on a quoted basis — you see every number before approving.
How we communicate
Weekly written updates. A shared tracker you can check anytime. One WhatsApp group — not five.
Typical timeline for a 3BHK
Discovery & Design: 3–4 weeks · Documentation: 2 weeks · Execution: 10–14 weeks · Handover + snagging: 1 week.
Vendor accountability
We work only with contractors we've vetted personally. Payments are milestone-linked. You never pay ahead of work done.