About IN5N8 Spaces

From the legacy to the leadership

What is known as leading name in delivering impactful spaces evolves into a research and system driven architectural practice built for tomorrow.

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Founded in 2000, SARAYAN earned its reputation through thoughtful design, dependable execution and long-standing client trust.

Today, that legacy continues as IN5N8, bringing research, human behaviour systems thinking and design intelligence together to create spaces with lasting impact.

The name has evolved. The commitment to quality, responsibility and meaningful design remains unchanged.

The Founders

IN5N8 was founded on decades of experience and a simple belief: spaces should do more than look good. They should support people, perform well and create lasting value.

Ar. Pankaj Lad

Ar. Pankaj Lad

Founder | Architect, Author & Office Design Expert

Force behind Sarayan and IN5N8, Pankaj brings 25+ years of experience, with 250+ spaces and over 20 lakh sq. ft. delivered across India.

Ar. Namrata Lad

Ar. Namrata Lad

Co-Founder | Design Principal

Namrata brings design sensitivity, strategic balance and people-first thinking to create spaces that are elegant, practical, adaptable and built for lasting value.

Together, Pankaj and Namrata bring the founding strength of IN5N8 – a balance of vision, function, design sensitivity, business understanding, and execution awareness.

Minds Behind IN5N8

IN5N8 brings together strategic thinking and human-centred design, ensuring every project is planned with clarity and shaped with empathy.

Ar. Hemang Mistry

Ar. Hemang Mistry

Director - Architecture & Urban Design

Hemang brings 19+ years of experience in architecture and urban design, combining sustainable thinking, material innovation and strategic clarity to solve complex spatial challenges.

Ar. Sumeet Gunti

Ar. Sumeet Gunti

Associate Director

Sumeet brings deep project management and market experience, bridging client expectations with on-ground realities to keep communication clear and execution smooth.

Meet Our Team

People behind the process

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Planning a new space should not begin with guesswork.
Let us help you eliminate it.

Schedule a Discovery Meeting with Us

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Schedule a call or an in-person meeting with us to discuss your next project.

We would help you think through the usability, sustainability, timelines and execution risks, so you can move ahead with full clarity and zero costly missteps.