ABOUT
I spent years building things for other
people.
Then I burnt out completely.
Moved to Goa. Needed to slow down.
And realised — the spaces I'd been
living and working in were part of
what was making me worse.
Most of us are trying to feel okay in spaces that were never built for how we actually work or rest.
Lighting that feels aggressive. Rooms cluttered with things you can see but can't deal with. No clear boundary between where you work and where you sleep.
We tell ourselves we should just cope. Get more organised. Try harder.
But sometimes the space itself is the problem. And that's actually fixable.
WHO I AM
I'm Sanika — architect, environmental psychologist, and someone who's lived through burnout and sensory overwhelm firsthand.
I studied architecture, then went on to do a Master's in Environmental Psychology at the University of Surrey — which is the science of how buildings and spaces affect how people feel and behave.
Before this, I spent six years scaling startups and building products. I know what it means to push through. I also know what happens when your environment makes that harder than it needs to be.
I live in Goa now. I surf most mornings. I work with clients over Zoom — from India and internationally.
Msc Environmental Psychology
University of Surrey, UK
B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)
Institute of Design Environment & Architecture
6+ years in startups & product
Co-founded Protostaff, Furritas
Former architecture lecturer
Taught & researched spatial design
HOW I WORK
Research-based, not trend-based
Everything recommended is grounded in environmental psychology — not what looks good on Instagram this season
Works with what you already have
No expensive renovation needed. Most changes are small, low-cost, and something you can do this week.
Built around real people
This work is shaped by real homes, real nervous systems, and my own experience. Not a generic checklist.
If your space feels hard to be in
and you don't know why —
I can help you figure it out.
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