We AreBuildofy

On 15th October, Dhwaj & Neetal Shah co-founded Skyboard Media in a small office.

Our first version of the website was launched and we called it Buildofy, a platform to showcase architectural projects.

Our foray into print with 50 Amazing Homes — India’s first interactive architecture coffee-table book, curated by Christopher Charles Benninger.

The book inspired us to explore a new way of telling architectural stories—through detailed video documentation, a format first of its kind.

We bridged print and film, allowing readers to scan the pages and watch architects narrating design stories through augmented reality.

29th October was the day when our YouTube channel was born.

26th November marked a special milestone—50 architects came together under one roof to celebrate the launch of the 50 Amazing Homes book.

The experience of interviewing 50 architects convinced us to dive into video storytelling, which led to our first on-site shoot with Ar. Nitin Kilawala in Mumbai.

Our conviction was validated by audiences across India as viewership grew from 10,000 to over 100,000 within one week. With 5 million+ views, this film continues to be India’s most-watched architecture film till date.

In February, the website was relaunched to experiment Videos Stories by Indian Architects, a subscription-based offering, for colleges, institutes and students.

In November, we pivoted to ‘Videos + eBooks on Indian Houses allowing anyone to become a subscriber.

A 30-minute documentary on S House by Matra Architects was produced over a duration of 3 months. The film received a positive response, validating people’s willingness to engage and pay for detailed stories.

Buildofy’s brand identity was reimagined with a bold new look.

3rd January marked a new milestone as we crossed 1 million subscribers on YouTube, a powerful testament to the trust and validation of our audience.

In December, our project library expanded beyond homes. We ventured into case studies that explored categories like museum, temple, school, offices, community centre etc.

In January, we premiered Ladakh, a documentary film at Rachana Sansad College, Mumbai. This brought students and architects together for meaningful conversations around design and the built environment.

In February, we returned to print with 10 Homes Bengaluru, a premium coffee-table book curated by Ar. Sanjay Mohe, celebrating the city’s distinctive residential architecture.