Our Team
Meet the talented architects and designers behind Cmonk Architect.
Ar. Charushila Thakare
Principal Architect
Charushila studies how people live. Architecture is how she responds. She grew up observing how people use spaces rather than how buildings look. Village homes with open courtyards. Urban houses with limited space. Families adapting to changing lifestyles. These observations created an early curiosity: Why do some spaces feel alive while others simply exist? Architecture became a way to explore that question. Not through trends. Not through styles. Through people. Through light. Through movement. Through everyday life. Alongside professional practice, Charushila developed a habit of sketching. Not as presentation. As observation. Travel sketches. Site sketches. Conceptual explorations. A way of slowing down and understanding places before designing them. Over time, this approach shaped the philosophy behind C Monk Architect. Design should not begin with buildings. It should begin with understanding how people want to live, work, gather and grow. Architecture is simply the result. Today her work spans residences, commercial projects, community spaces and design-build guidance. The focus remains the same: thoughtful design, practical execution and long-term value. Spaces that continue working long after construction is complete.
Sandeep Mutkure
Founding Partner
Sandeep Mutkure is the Founder & Partner of C Monk Architect, a design practice built on the belief that architecture should be timeless, meaningful, and rooted in human experience. With over 15 years of professional experience and a background in Business Administration and Human Resource Management, he leads the firm's vision, strategy, and growth.
Co-founded in 2018 with Ar. Charushila Mutkure, Principal Architect and Head of Design, C Monk Architect reflects a philosophy of calmness, mindfulness, and soulful creation. The name "C Monk" combines "Charu" and the spirit of a monk, symbolizing pure-hearted work, positive intention, and thoughtful design.
Passionate about art, nature, light, and human behavior, Sandeep believes that architecture is more than building spaces—it is about creating environments that enrich lives, inspire positive experiences, and remain relevant for generations.