Designed with
Intention,
Crafted for Life.
Landscapes that connect people,
place and everyday life.
CKPC Origin
Different places.
A considered approach.
From intimate gardens to shared landscapes,
explore a selection from our practice.
Original project photography from the Thoughts Inc. portfolio.
Landscapes
taking shape.
A look at our forthcoming work.
Gallery images are design visualisations.
A considered approach to the outdoors.Rooted in design.
Grounded in experience.
Thoughts Inc. is a landscape architecture studio based in Bengaluru, established in 2008.
Our practice works across residential communities, private homes, workplace campuses and hospitality environments. We bring landscape design, master planning and project delivery together in a considered approach to each place.
Led by Principal Landscape Architect Mahesh Guruswamy, the studio brings together design, horticulture and visualisation. Our experience spans gardens, residential developments, campuses, parks and urban landscapes.
Meet our Principal Landscape Architect ↓Principal Landscape Architect.
Design experience.
A practical understanding of place.
Mahesh
Guruswamy
B.Arch · M.Arch (Landscape Architecture)
Connect with the studio →Bringing together landscape design and the knowledge of how it is built.
Mahesh Guruswamy has more than two decades of experience across landscape architecture, design management, procurement and project execution. His work spans residential communities, individual homes, workplace campuses, parks and urban landscapes.
He holds a Bachelor of Architecture (2002) and a Master of Architecture with a specialisation in Landscape Architecture (2010), both from Bangalore University.
His experience covers the full project cycle—from concept and design development to construction documentation, coordination, execution and handover. Having worked with design consultants, developers, contractors and project managers, he brings a practical understanding of how design intent is carried through to the finished landscape.
Explore his professional journey+
- 2008–present
Thoughts Inc.
Founded the practice in 2008, undertaking independent landscape projects alongside professional roles with other organisations; leading the studio full-time from 2019.
- 2014–2018
Tishman Speyer & JLL
Project management and landscape design coordination, including nursery planning, procurement, construction quality and value engineering.
- 2013–2014
Dhruva Landscape Architects
Senior landscape architect, responsible for design development, construction documentation, client coordination and team guidance.
- 2011–2013
Tandon Urban Solutions
Landscape division leadership for parks, lakes, streetscapes and other urban projects in the Bengaluru region.
- 2002–2008 & 2010–2011
Terra Firma Landscape Architects
Landscape design, documentation, construction administration and project coordination across residential, commercial and hospitality work.
From vision to landscape.
Design thinking, grounded in
the details of delivery.
01Landscape Design
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Landscape design for communities, residences, campuses, terraces and hospitality spaces, with attention to planting, materials and outdoor experience.
02Master Plan Development
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Planning the relationships between outdoor spaces, movement and amenities to establish a coherent landscape vision.
03Landscape Project Management
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Coordination through the stages of landscape delivery, bringing design requirements and project activities together.
04Construction Administration
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Design coordination and attention to landscape details during construction.
05Landscape Procurement
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Support with sourcing the plants, materials and landscape elements that give the design its character.
VISIT THE STUDIO
Thoughts Inc.4th Floor, 10 Casa Brigitta
Brunton Road
Bengaluru – 560025Get directions →
LET’S CONNECT
+91 78297 50008For project enquiries and collaborations.
projects@thoughtsinc.inDiscuss your project →