VH Architects — Architecture & Urban Planning in Dehradun

Dehradun · Uttarakhand · India

Quietude &
Materiality.

A studio designing spaces that define living — from first sketch to final handover.

The Dune Residence — featured project
N°01 / 042024

Featured Project

The Dune Residence

Mussoorie — Residential

"Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light."

Our practice explores the intersection of raw material and atmospheric resonance — crafting spaces that breathe, age and speak to the senses.

Manifesto
Sal Forest Retreat at dusk
Recent Selection

N°02

Sal Forest Retreat

01

Concept & Architecture

Innovative design tailored to modern lifestyles and functional spaces.

02

Planning & Strategy

Urban planning, GIS mapping and development frameworks for long-term growth.

03

Execution & Delivery

End-to-end turnkey solutions ensuring quality and timely completion.

Selected Works 2021 — 2024

A quiet portfolio.

Full archive →
The Dune Residence
N°012024

Residential

The Dune Residence

Mussoorie · IN

Sal Forest Retreat
N°022023

Hospitality

Sal Forest Retreat

Rajaji · IN

Kothi 47 Renovation
N°032023

Adaptive Reuse

Kothi 47 Renovation

Dehradun · IN

Doon Civic Library
N°042022

Institutional

Doon Civic Library

Dehradun · IN

Residence Portfolio · 18 Studies

Houses, considered.

A living catalogue of residence designs — contemporary villas, vernacular kothis and compact family homes across Dehradun, Mussoorie and beyond.

Commission a home →
Mirror Court Villa
R·012026

Contemporary Residence

Mirror Court Villa

Sahastradhara Rd · Dehradun

The Jaali House
R·022025

Mixed-Use Residence

The Jaali House

Rajpur · Dehradun

Twin Terrace
R·032025

Modern Duplex

Twin Terrace

Clement Town · Dehradun

Kerala Kothi
R·042025

Traditional Vernacular

Kerala Kothi

Doiwala · Uttarakhand

Brick Bungalow
R·052024

Single-Storey Residence

Brick Bungalow

Vikasnagar · Dehradun

Travertine Tower House
R·062024

Urban Residence

Travertine Tower House

Nehru Colony · Dehradun

Lantern House
R·072024

Compact Residence

Lantern House

Ballupur · Dehradun

Sunset Terrace
R·082026

Terrace & Landscape

Sunset Terrace

Mussoorie Foothills

Meadow Plot Plan
R·092026

Site Master Plan

Meadow Plot Plan

Herbertpur · Uttarakhand

Courtyard Retreat
R·102026

Hill Residence

Courtyard Retreat

Mussoorie · IN

Verdant Villa
R·112026

Riverside Residence

Verdant Villa

Rishikesh · IN

Cascade House
R·122026

Hill Residence

Cascade House

Landour · IN

Alcove Residence
R·132026

Family Residence

Alcove Residence

Haridwar · IN

Stone Ridge Home
R·142026

Contemporary Residence

Stone Ridge Home

Chakrata Rd · Dehradun

Portico Villa
R·152026

Bespoke Residence

Portico Villa

Nainital Rd

Meadowline
R·162021

Early Study

Meadowline

Selaqui · Dehradun

Grove House
R·172022

Family Residence

Grove House

Prem Nagar · Dehradun

Heritage Study
R·182019

Reference Study

Heritage Study

Old Mussoorie

Case Study · N°01 · 2024

The Dune Residence

Mussoorie Foothills · Private Residence · 4,200 sq.ft.

A hipped-roof brick home wrapped in a quiet forecourt — expressed brick jaalis catch the afternoon light, marble treads step down to a shaded veranda, and a carved timber core anchors the double-height stair hall inside.
Street elevation at dusk
01 · Street Elevation
Aerial forecourt view
02 · Forecourt
Veranda with brick jaali
03 · Veranda
Front boundary and gate
04 · Threshold
Stair hall under skylight
05 · Light Well
Upper landing timber columns
06 · Landing
Balustrade detail on marble floor
07 · Balustrade
Lower corridor with pottery
08 · Corridor
Sitting alcove with stone wall
09 · Sitting Alcove
Pooja niche with carved jaali
10 · Pooja Niche
Location
Mussoorie, UK
Typology
Private Residence
Area
4,200 sq.ft.
Status
Completed 2024

Services

End-to-end, from ground to grain.

Urban Planning

01

Sustainable frameworks guided by data-driven analysis and modern planning methodology.

Architectural Design

02

Residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and hospitality projects.

Interior Design

03

Balancing layout, materials, lighting and finishes into considered interiors.

Revitalization & Renovation

04

New life for existing buildings — functional, aesthetic, structural.

Turnkey Construction

05

End-to-end execution with quality control and disciplined timelines.

GIS & DPR

06

GIS mapping, development planning and detailed project reports.

Approach

One studio, from vision to delivery.

Step 01

Listen

Brief, site and context — understanding constraints before proposing form.

Step 02

Design

Concepts refined through iteration, drawing and material study.

Step 03

Plan

Detailed drawings, GIS, DPRs and coordination with consultants and authorities.

Step 04

Build

Turnkey execution with rigorous quality control and transparent timelines.

Get in touch

Let's build something enduring.

Office Address
House No. 20, Lane No. 2, Ashok Vihar, Dehradun