CULA Design Collaborative, founded in 2020, is a collective of architects, artists, and graphic designers situated in Coimbatore. Our primary focus is in utilizing design as a powerful tool to elevate our clients' experiences. Our passion and commitment combined with our collective intelligence are vital components driving our mission to deliver exceptional designs.
At CULA, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages every team member to strengthen their skills and grow during their time here. Depending on the on-going projects, our team includes architects, interior designers, artists and graphic designers. The studio is headed by Ar Udhaya Vauhini and Ar Cibi Veeramani, who graduated in 2015 from the School of Architecture and Planning, Chennai.
Currently, CULA is co-working with Studio 29. They work independently on projects as well as collaborate in a spirit of friendship on selected projects.
Meet the founders
After graduating from architecture school, Udhaya found her interest in research and graphic design. She is the co-founder and heads the graphic design team at CULA. It started with making maps and has lead to the design of infographics, brand stories, supergraphics, customised wall art and wallpapers. She has also collaborated with researchers and organizations to pursue her interest in understanding the local history of Coimbatore and visualizing it.
Upon graduating from SAP Chennai, Cibi co-founded Urban Tribes Design Studio, specializing in a range of projects including residential architecture and interior design for restaurants, cafes and offices. In 2020 he co-founded CULA, and in collaboration with the graphic design team his portfolio expanded to include learning centres, museums, memorials and exhibition design.