Sallaka Studio LLC

Designing energy-efficient homes rooted in nature and simplicity.

Lake Cabin, Austin, Texas
(Completed, 2024)
Nestled within a lush landscape, this A-frame house is a modern twist on a classic design. Its expansive glass facades and open terrace invite the outside in, blurring the lines between the natural and built environments. The home features a striking combination of rustic wood and industrial elements, creating a warm yet contemporary feel. The bold, triangular silhouette not only captures attention but also optimizes interior space, offering high ceilings and a loft-like atmosphere.

Aroha at Nivasa, Richmond, Texas
(Currently On the Boards)
Thoughtfully designed for balance and comfort, the Aroha unit blends timeless architecture with smart functionality. With open living spaces, ample natural light, and refined finishes, Aroha offers a serene foundation for modern living—perfect for those who seek harmony in every detail.

Nivasa at Aliana, Richmond, Texas
(Next On the Boards)

Designed by Sallaka Studio, Nivasa at Aliana is a modern residential community of detached homes that reflect our commitment to thoughtful design, energy efficiency, and livable simplicity. Each home is crafted to offer functional layouts, clean lines, and lasting comfort—balancing individuality with a shared sense of place. With multiple floor plan options and climate-conscious detailing, Nivasa creates space for everyday ease and long-term well-being.

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About Sallaka Studio
Rooted in Nature, Inspired by SimplicitySallaka’s name is rooted in a word from the old Peruvian language Quechua. The word Sallqa pacha means the natural world. And it is in the natural world where we humans thrive.Sallaka’s designs are inspired by the simplicity and the elegance of nature. Spaces that are entwined with nature, surfaces inspired by it. Functionality is where our designs begin — and durability, human well-being, and cost sustainability are where we strive to keep them.We quietly integrate Passive House principles — comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term health — not as add-ons, but as a natural part of our design process. The result is architecture that feels calm, lasts longer, and simply works.

About the Founder:
Bhawya Joshi, AIA, CPHC®, is the founder and principal architect of Sallaka Studio, an architecture practice focused on designing homes that are energy-efficient, rooted in nature, and grounded in human well-being. She is licensed in Arizona and Texas and brings over a decade of experience across residential, commercial, and cultural projects in both India and the United States.With a background that spans high-rise developments to intimate custom homes, Bhawya’s design philosophy centers on timeless simplicity, functional beauty, and long-term comfort. Her cross-cultural experience gives her a unique lens on how design can respond to climate, community, and personal identity.She previously served as President of the PHIUS Southwest Alliance and as a subject matter expert with NCARB, contributing to national efforts in climate-conscious design and architectural licensure.Outside of architecture, Bhawya finds inspiration in travel, history, and time spent in nature. Whether exploring cultural sites, playing tennis, or simply observing her surroundings, she’s always seeking meaningful connections between people and place.

Client Testimonials:

Mr. & Mrs. Kwame
If you are looking for a passionate architect that will provide you with Amazing concepts for building your home, you have come to the right place. Joshi delivered several options to us to choose from. She spent a lot of time with us to understand what we needed and wanted. She delivered the work ahead of schedule. She pointed things out to us that we missed making the building more unique to our taste. She always made us feel comfortable about the changes we wanted to make to the design after the work was completed. She went above and beyond her job description to provide us with everything we needed. If there is one word I can use to describe Joshi-PERFECT! She is a dream come true! I will love to recommend her to you if you are looking for perfection, quality, and personalization. You won’t find anyone like her. My friends and family know about her and will reach out to her when they need an architect. We are thinking of how and when we will need her service again. She is a gem.

Roberto Gil
After years in real estate development, it has been an extraordinary experience working with Sallaka Studio, an excellent office that takes into consideration many aspects that architects have left aside over the years, the study and considerations of the site as well as the professionalism shown during the development process were key factors in the success of our project

Raghuveer Reddy
Bhawya and her team are wonderful! She's very knowledgeable and helped us tremendously with our projects. Each time, they have gone above and beyond. The team is super friendly and is really easy to work with. They answer questions right away, and that’s not something that’s easy to come by here in this profession. She is very conscious of the materials used in the construction and emphasizes more on energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. Bhawya is delightful to work with.Thank you so much! I couldn’t recommend them more! Ten stars!

Lisa
Working with Sallaka Studio was one of the most amazing experiences, they designed our lake cabin and it came out absolutely beautiful. Correspondence was effortless, and attention to detail was on point. I look forward to working with Sallaka Studio on future projects.

Nikhil Reddy
Sallaka Studio designed two houses for us which will be built in Bastrop, Texas. Both the designs were amazing. I highly recommend choosing Sallaka Studio as the architectural firm.

Thank you for your interest — we look forward to the possibility of working together.

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