The Principal Architect and Managing Director of Earthitects, George E. Ramapuram, is a pioneer in ‘reverse urbanisation,’ or returning to nature. He believes that architecture guided by nature re-establishes the profound experience of connecting with both oneself and the environment. In today’s post-pandemic world, through his work, George addresses the demand for experiencing ‘life in abundance’ in non-urban habitats, which is best exemplified by a metamorphosis in residential design. With an unwavering belief that ‘nature is the greatest design to ever exist,’ his unique vision is inspired by nature’s magic and beauty in every way.

Inspired by the abundance of nature between his family home in Coorg and his alma mater, The Lawrence School, Lovedale, George envisioned Earthitects as an architectural practice that reimagines the experience of everyday living by collaborating with Mother Earth in designing and creating dwellings in harmony with oneself and the natural environment—dwellings that facilitate natural life.

George was recently acknowledged in Forbes India’s 30 Under 45 for his work on nature-oriented homes and the ideology of ‘reverse urbanisation.’ Key publications and accolades include the feature of Stone Lodges in Wayanad in Architectural Digest, Travel + Leisure India, Elle Décor, Stir World, Beautiful Homes, Architecture + Design, India Today Home, Platform Magazine, Trends Magazine, Good Homes, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, and many more. Shortlisted for the Surface Design Awards 2022, George also won the prestigious Grohe – Architectural Digest Bath and Space Awards in 2021. Most recently, in 2023 and 2024, Earthitects made it to the AD100 list of the most influential architects and interior designers in India.

Today, as the Principal Architect of Earthitects, he leads a diverse, pragmatic, and passionate team instilled with the core belief that ‘God is the greatest architect.’ This philosophy, ingrained in their visionary leader and consequently in every member of Earthitects, has resulted in preserving the purity of nature to facilitate life in its abundance by enabling the enjoyment of God’s creations in their fullness.

The result is an ecologically conscious design philosophy that works closely with the environment, along with an unwavering commitment to innovation and perfection. This inherent sensitivity and attention to detail, which define George E. Ramapuram’s signature design style, find expression in every Earthitects creation in the form of sustainability.