AMARA founders reviewing an architectural model
Our Story

Four decades of quiet conviction.

Philosophy

We do not build for the season. We build for the century.

AMARA was founded on a simple, stubborn belief — that a home or a workplace should grow more meaningful with time, not less. We choose our sites with patience, our architects with rigour, and our materials with an eye toward the grandchildren of the families who will one day call these places their own. It is a slower, costlier way to build. We have never found a reason to build any other way.

Detail of a stone stairwell within an AMARA lobby
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When was AMARA founded?

AMARA was founded in 1986 and has developed a portfolio of addresses over four decades focused on long‑term stewardship.

What guides AMARA's design choices?

AMARA emphasizes craft, restraint and stewardship — choosing sites, architects and materials for longevity rather than trend.

Who leads AMARA?

The leadership team is listed in the Leadership section; contact details are available in the footer for enquiries.

How does AMARA support owners after handover?

AMARA provides private client advisory, concierge and estate management as part of signature services.

What Guides Us

Three commitments, unchanged since 1986.

01

Craft over speed

We release fewer developments than the market allows, so that each one receives the attention it deserves.

02

Restraint over spectacle

Our best buildings are recognised by their proportion and material honesty, not by ornament.

03

Stewardship over sale

Our relationship with an owner begins, not ends, on the day the keys are handed over.

Milestones

A history built one address at a time.

1986

AMARA is founded

A single residential block in South Mumbai, built by a small team who insisted on hand-finished stonework.

1999

First international commission

AMARA breaks ground on its first development outside India, a residential quarter in London.

2011

Signature Services launched

A dedicated private client and estate management division is formed to support owners long after handover.

2023

120th development completed

Kaia Cliffs, a coastal estate in Malibu, marks AMARA's 120th completed address across four continents.

Leadership

Stewarded by a small, enduring team.

Portrait of AMARA's Chairperson

Meera Anand

Chairperson

Portrait of AMARA's Chief Design Officer

Julian Ferro

Chief Design Officer

Portrait of AMARA's Chief Executive Officer

Aarav Kapoor

Chief Executive Officer

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A conversation about your next address.

Speak with our private client team to explore current developments and future release dates.

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