Valaya is a Sanskrit word that refers to a protective circle, something that surrounds, holds, and safeguards what lies within. At Valaya, architecture unfolds through this idea of protection. In a time when houses are often driven by image and visual statements, Valaya begins with a more fundamental question: How can a home in today's climate remain open without becoming vulnerable? Valaya responds to Ahmedabad's realities, intense heat, and shifting light by placing climate back at the centre