The Team
Who We Are
Ar. Thoufil Salim
M.Arch (Urban Design), SPA-Delhi
Co-Founder & Principal Architect
The creative head. Known for his visionary yet pragmatic approach, he leads projects that blend cultural sensitivity, tropical materiality, and innovative design strategies.
+91 - 88 911 88 178
Ar. Noora Khadeeja
Co - FOunder, CEO
B.Arch, PGDM
Plays a key role in managing the four-studio concept across Kollam, Calicut, Trivandrum and Dubai, ensuring smooth operations and collaborative synergy. With a strong focus on detail and efficiency, Noora bridges creative ideation with organizational leadership.
+91 - 9747845519
Ar. Shahin
Associate Architect
Lead - Dubai Studio
Takes creative form-making to new dimensions, consistently thinking beyond convention. His design approach has reshaped the studio’s narrative identity, and he leads the Dubai studio with a strong focus on conceptual development and spatial innovation.
00971 - 50 503 1273
Ar. Naveena
Snr. Architect / Design Coordinator
Lead - Kollam Studio
The person who keeps every task moving—across projects, sites, and teams. Her eye for design detail and conceptual development makes her an essential force behind the studio’s creative and operational rhythm.
Ar. Akshay
Snr Architect
Lead - Calicut Studio
One of the long-standing members of Thoughtful Natives, leads the Calicut studio with exceptional site-based expertise and strong leadership qualities. His deep involvement in on-site execution ensures that every project is crafted to perfection, seamlessly translating design vision into built reality.
Ar. Vaheed
Snr. Architect
Calicut Studio
Known for his calm precision and thoughtful design sensibility. His work bridges conceptual clarity with practical execution, contributing to projects that are both grounded and expressive. Whether in studio or on site, Vaheed brings a quiet strength that elevates the team.
Vijitha
Head of Technical Detailing
Her deep understanding of construction detailing and documentation anchors the studio’s design intent into buildable reality.
Ar. Sneha
Architect
Ar. Aman
Architect
Ar. Minhas
Architect
Ar. Sajin
Architect
Asima
Engineer
Asiya
Accountant
Hasna
Interior Designer
Fawaz
Interior Designer
Shaju
Ast. Manager
Mr. Jijo
Director
