Studio HBA Dubai

Rahul Shankhwalker

Partner and Design Principal

Rahul believes great hospitality design is felt before it is understood. His approach creates hotels and resorts shaped by memory, culture, landscape, and sensory experience, resulting in spaces that are authentic, deeply rooted in place, and designed to foster connection and belonging.

Working through a holistic, human-centred lens, he draws on local craftsmanship, indigenous materials, and contextual narratives to create meaningful guest experiences. Educated in India and Australia, Rahul has worked across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, bringing a global perspective to architecture and interior design projects worldwide.

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Rahul Shankhwalker's Projects

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Curved wooden structure on stilts over water at sunset, featuring large glass windows. A person stands silhouetted on a deck, creating a serene mood.
HBA New Delhi

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa
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Elegant staircase with wooden slats leads down to a modern lobby with geometric floor patterns, lush green plant, and unique overhead light fixture.
HBA Mumbai

Hyatt Centric Chandigarh
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A person walks on a stone-walled corridor with glass panels. Green plants fill the foreground, while buildings are visible in the background, creating a serene atmosphere.
HBA Mumbai

Taj Puri Resort
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A modern, spacious lounge with a warm wood ceiling, geometric lighting, vibrant plants, and abstract art. It features cozy seating and large windows, creating an inviting ambiance.
HBA Mumbai

One Lodha Place
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