Darvish Kareem Muhammed is an Indian architect, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate, best known as the Chairman of D&A Architects and the driving force behind Tree Core, a sustainable wooden materials company.
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Darvish Kareem Muhammed

Darvish Kareem Muhammad is an Indian architect, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate, best known as the Chairman of D&A Architects and the driving force behind Tree Core, a sustainable wooden materials company. With over 25 years of experience in architecture, Kareem has led projects spanning institutional, residential, commercial, and wellness developments, emphasizing ecological design and technological innovation.

Career and Leadership

Darvish co-founded an architectural firm in Thrissur in 1996, which was rebranded as D&A Architects in 2014. Headquartered in Calicut, Kerala, the firm has delivered notable projects, including:

  • India’s largest Cultural Centre at MKC
  • Tigris Valley Wellness Center (a pioneering wellness-focused development)
  • Knock-down homes (collaboration with Techle Homes, merging modular efficiency with sustainability)

Under Darvish’s leadership, D&A Architects has partnered with organizations like Techle for construction technology and Tree Core for ecological material integration, reflecting his commitment to sustainable architecture.

Sustainable Initiatives

Darvish advocates for Ecological Architecture and Resilient Design, principles that prioritize disaster-resistant, low-environmental-impact structures. Key initiatives include:

  • Tree Core: A Jepara-based venture producing sustainable wooden artworks and materials to enhance living spaces naturally.
  • Techle Homes: Modular, eco-friendly housing solutions designed for adaptability and sustainability.

Philosophy

Darvish’s work emphasizes:

  • Sustainability: Reducing ecological footprints through materials like engineered wood and energy-efficient designs.
  • Innovation: Adopting advanced construction technologies (e.g., knock-down systems for rapid, waste-minimized builds).
  • Cultural Integration: Blending regional aesthetics with modern functionality, as seen in projects like the MKC Cultural Centre.

Awards & Recognition

Darvish Kareem Muhammed and his firm have received multiple accolades for architectural innovation and project excellence, including:

  • Thrissur’s First AC Auditorium: Award for initiating and constructing the city’s inaugural air-conditioned auditorium.
  • Kurungott Villa: Recognition from Mr. Rashid Nadapuram for residential design excellence in Nadapuram.
  • Markaz School Steel Gate: Award presented by businessman Mr. Yousuf Ali for functional and aesthetic design.
  • Talenmark Office: Award from Talenmark team for innovative workspace design.
  • Tigris Valley Wellness Center: Commendation from Mr. Yousuf Ali during the project’s commissioning ceremony.
  • Spike Mansion Project: Award from P. K. Abdu Rabb, Kerala’s Minister for Education, upon completion.
  • Markaz Gate: Honor from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for architectural contribution to public infrastructure.
  • UltraTech-ICI Awards 2024: Srinivasa Villa: Best Residential Villa in Udupi District.
  • UltraTech-ICI Awards 2024: Cultural Centre at MKC – Outstanding Concrete Structure (Commercial Category).
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