Established in 2020 through the merger of the two prominent design firms of Bharuch & Ankleshwar. Courtyard Design Studio and Tulika Design Studio, C & T Designs (Creative & Thoughtful Designs) is an distinguished Architectural and Interior Design firm located in Ankleshwar, Gujarat. Led by Principal Architect Chirag Vadgama and Principal Interior Designer Kadam Shah, each with over 14 years of professional experience, our firm specializes in delivering exceptional design solutions across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.
From crafting innovative architectural structures to curating elegant interior spaces, C & T Designs has successfully completed numerous projects that redefine living and working environments. Our commitment to creativity, quality, and client satisfaction ensures that every project, whether in architecture or interior design, reflects our dedication to excellence.
Experience the transformative power of design with C & T Designs, where our diverse portfolio and passion for innovation converge to create spaces that inspire.
Team
C & T Designs was set up in 2020. We are a multi-disciplinary, award-winning team of Architects and Interior Designers in Ankleshwar offering services in architecture, structure, landscape, interior design and furniture design.
Chirag Vadgama
Chirag graduated as an architect from M.S. University in 2004. He began his professional career with Ar. Sohan Nilkanth, working on large-scale housing projects spanning from 2 lakh to 22 lakh square feet. With guidance from Ar. B.V. Doshi, who served as a project advisor, he developed a profound interest in micro aspects of space planning and respect for elements of nature in design. In 2012, he founded his own practice, Courtyard Design Studio, and later expanded into a partnership firm, C&T Designs, in 2020. With over two decades of experience, he believes that architecture should evolve naturally from its environment, responding to the landscape, climate, and cultural context to create spaces that are meaningful, sustainable, and deeply connected to their surroundings.
Family man by nature, Like to read and Love to party, likes to get indulge in informative talks and to make friends.
Kadam Shah
Kadam graduated as an interior designer from INIFD Surat (Bachelors from Annamalai University) in 2007 and has worked with various architects namely: Lakshya architects-surat, Intake Associates-Surat and Macwell Interior Solutions Pvt Ltd- Vadodara and contributed to various corporate interior projects across India. Founded Tulika Design Studio in 2010 and expanded to C & T designs in 2020 as joint venture for greater and better prospects. In addition to his expertise in interior design. Coming from a family with over 100 years of experience in the educational print and supply industry, he also plays a key role in developing an educational web platform “Edumate” that bridges the gap between schools and parents.
With more than 15 years of experience in interior design, Kadam has cultivated a sharp eye for new ideas and trends. An avid photographer, he enjoys capturing spontaneous moments, and his candid nature often leads to finding humour in the most unexpected and amusing situations. When not working you will find him meditating.
Hirni Patel
Hirni, as an Senior Architect at
C & T Designs, she leads both Architectural and Interior projects. After graduating from Parul University in Vadodara in 2017, she began her career as an intern at Courtyard Design Studio. Her commitment to design development and meticulous attention to detail have propelled her to success, allowing her to oversee projects from start to finish. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new restaurants and is recognized for her organized, work-focused approach to life.
Darshana Chattriwala Patel
Darshna began her career with Nisarg Rachna, Bharuch and joined Courtyard Design Studio in year 2016 as an Assistant Architect. With a strong passion for design, she quickly developed proficiency in both architectural and interior projects. Her expertise in layout design and site coordination made her a very important team leader. A music lover and foodie. You will always see her munching. No lunch or dinner, it’s food round the clock for her.
Janvi Modi
Janvi graduated with a Diploma in Interior Design from Sfurna Design School, Bharuch, in 2019. After a one-year internship at the same institute, she joined our team in 2021 as a 3D model maker. Since then, she has been instrumental in producing 3D presentations, renderings, and detailed design models. Despite not having an architectural degree, her enthusiasm for getting involved in site progress and the crafting of every design element is undeniable. A true chai enthusiast, her presence brings energy to the office—so much so that even the peon staff notice when she’s away!
Jinal Shah
Jinal graduated from UKA Tarsadia University, Bardoli, in 2021. She joined C & T Designs the same year as a Junior Interior Designer. With a keen interest in discovering new interior materials and technologies, Jinal is also passionate about exploring software and rendering tools to achieve top-notch results. As an extrovert and the team’s tomboy, she brings fun and energy to the workplace—no office celebration is complete without her
Binila Binu
Binila graduated from Marwadi University, Rajkot in 2023. She started her career at Arcus, an architectural firm in Ahmedabad and later joined our team as a Junior Architect in the same year. She is the youngest player of the team but has a keen eye for design development and working drawings. Very introvert person by nature but her hard work speaks volumes. To engage her in conversation is quite challenging but her thoughtful and caring presence is felt by everyone around.