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In a perpetually evolving landscape of contemporary urbanism, a shift towards dual-urbanisms is underway, where physical and the virtual worlds seamlessly converge. This synthesis, driven by the synergy between design intelligence and immersive digital technologies, marks a new frontier that challenges our conventional understanding of cityscapes as extensions of both the tangible and the intangible.

Design intelligence, at its core, is the catalyst that propels this transformative journey. It goes beyond the aesthetics of buildings and streets, becoming the medium through which we articulate essential constructs of our societies. As we integrate this intelligence with immersive digital technologies, a profound shift occurs. Cities cease to be static entities; they evolve into dynamic, living organisms where the lines between physical and digital realities blur.

Immersive digital urbanisms become canvases of free expression, allowing individuals to shape and interact with their environments in unprecedented ways. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies enable citizens to overlay their own narratives onto the urban landscape, fostering a participatory urban cultures. From interactive public art installations to virtual collaborative spaces, the possibilities for expression are limitless.

This fusion extends beyond the aesthetic, permeating the functional aspects of urban life. Smart cities, empowered by design intelligence and immersive technologies, respond dynamically to the needs and preferences of their inhabitants. Citizens navigate these augmented environments with a sense of agency, contributing to the co-creation of their urban experiences.

Moreover, immersive digital urbanisms hold the potential to democratize design and urban planning. Virtual platforms provide inclusive spaces for diverse voices to be heard, fostering a bottom-up approach to city development. Design decisions become collaborative endeavors, reflecting the rich tapestry of perspectives that constitute a community.

Mothership's manifesto paints a vision of future cities as post-reality realms of wonder—immersive, intelligent, and shared protagonists of human experience. In this dual-urban convergence, where the physical and virtual seamlessly unite, we are committed to guiding the way towards a future where urban environments transcend boundaries, becoming dynamic expressions of shared human narratives.

In the perpetually evolving landscape of contemporary urbanism, a shift towards dual-urbanisms is underway, where physical and the virtual worlds seamlessly converge. This synthesis, driven by the synergy between design intelligence and immersive digital technologies, marks a new frontier that challenges our conventional understanding of cityscapes as extensions of both the tangible and the intangible. Design intelligence, at its core, is the catalyst that propels this transformative journey. It goes beyond the aesthetics of buildings and streets, becoming the medium through which we articulate essential constructs of our societies. As we integrate this intelligence with immersive digital technologies, a profound shift occurs. Cities cease to be static entities; they evolve into dynamic, living organisms where the lines between physical and digital realities blur. Immersive digital urbanisms become canvases of free expression, allowing individuals to shape and interact with their environments in unprecedented ways. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies enable citizens to overlay their own narratives onto the urban landscape, fostering a participatory urban cultures. From interactive public art installations to virtual collaborative spaces, the possibilities for expression are limitless. This fusion extends beyond the aesthetic, permeating the functional aspects of urban life. Smart cities, empowered by design intelligence and immersive technologies, respond dynamically to the needs and preferences of their inhabitants. Citizens navigate these augmented environments with a sense of agency, contributing to the co-creation of their urban experiences. Moreover, immersive digital urbanisms hold the potential to democratize design and urban planning. Virtual platforms provide inclusive spaces for diverse voices to be heard, fostering a bottom-up approach to city development. Design decisions become collaborative endeavors, reflecting the rich tapestry of perspectives that constitute a community. Mothership's manifesto paints a vision of future cities as post-reality realms of wonder—immersive, intelligent, and shared protagonists of human experience. In this dual-urban convergence, where the physical and virtual seamlessly unite, we are committed to guiding the way towards a future where urban environments transcend boundaries, becoming dynamic expressions of shared human narratives.

Meet the Founder

Anshuman Roy
Director of Research and Development

Anshuman Roy, Master of Architecture from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Architecture from Sir JJ College of Architecture, is a versatile creative force, based in Mumbai, India. Roy's thirteen year long career has traversed diverse domains of expertise, encompassing Architectural Research and Design, Computational Design, Architectural Journalism, Illustration, as well as Graffiti, Street Art, and Urban Space Interventions. With extensive experience in Mumbai, Singapore, and Shanghai, Roy demonstrates a comprehensive and dynamic approach to his work as an architect, design technologist and researcher.

Roy has been a long time contributor with FuturArc - BCI Asia as an Architectural Journalist / Analyst. Known as the Voice of Green Architecture in the Asia- Pacific, the magazine is published in both digital and print form in 9 countries in the APAC Region.
In 2017, Roy was featured by Singapore based creative platform, Soundzipper, as part of their series on young talents with the potential to change the world.
Between 2017-18, Roy worked with 100Architects, Shanghai – an international design and research cell that specializes in street architecture, urban interventions, precinct-marking and place-making. Roy contributed to a number of mixed-use, urban-scape revitalization projects in Shanghai and Shenzen, CN. 100 received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award (2018) .
Roy’s project, A Spatial Translation of the Dark Side of the Moon album (Pink Floyd, 1973) was the recipient of a number of awards, including a winning entry at The House for Pink Floyd International Architecture Competition organized by the ICARCH Gallery (Romania) along with Atelier de Protocole (France), with an objective to celebrate architecture in its most creative form. The competition was judged, by the legendary Roger Waters, founder and bassist of Pink Floyd.
Roy nurtures a long time association as a consulting Digital Transformation Strategist with the mercurial ANJ Group, India, helping further growth and innovation for one of the largest Design and Build ecosystems in the country. Roy has established the Design, Research and Innovation (DRI) cell within the company, which oversees the development and deployment of transformative workflows and creative technology within the fabric of the organization.
Here, Roy has conceptualized successful design pitches for clients such as Google, Amazon, Tata Sons, Accenture, Standard Chartered, Reliance Industries, Microchip, Viacom 18, Dentsu Aegis Network, JLL, CBRE and more , over 15+ Million sft designed area, spread pan-Asia.

In 2021, Roy co-founded Mothership Future Cities Laboratory - a design intelligence and research cell he helms as its Director & Creative Compass.

Anshuman Roy, Master of Architecture from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Architecture from Sir JJ College of Architecture, is a versatile creative force, based in Mumbai, India. Roy's thirteen year long career has traversed diverse domains of expertise, encompassing Architectural Research and Design, Computational Design, Architectural Journalism, Illustration, as well as Graffiti, Street Art, and Urban Space Interventions. With extensive experience in Mumbai, Singapore, and Shanghai, Roy demonstrates a comprehensive and dynamic approach to his work as an architect, design technologist and researcher. Roy has been a long time contributor with FuturArc - BCI Asia as an Architectural Journalist / Analyst. Known as the Voice of Green Architecture in the Asia- Pacific, the magazine is published in both digital and print form in 9 countries in the APAC Region. In 2017, Roy was featured by Singapore based creative platform, Soundzipper, as part of their series on young talents with the potential to change the world. Between 2017-18, Roy worked with 100Architects, Shanghai – an international design and research cell that specializes in street architecture, urban interventions, precinct-marking and place-making. Roy contributed to a number of mixed-use, urban-scape revitalization projects in Shanghai and Shenzen, CN. 100 received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award (2018) . Roy’s project, A Spatial Translation of the Dark Side of the Moon album (Pink Floyd, 1973) was the recipient of a number of awards, including a winning entry at The House for Pink Floyd International Architecture Competition organized by the ICARCH Gallery (Romania) along with Atelier de Protocole (France), with an objective to celebrate architecture in its most creative form. The competition was judged, by the legendary Roger Waters, founder and bassist of Pink Floyd. Roy nurtures a long time association as a consulting Digital Transformation Strategist with the mercurial ANJ Group, India, helping further growth and innovation for one of the largest Design and Build ecosystems in the country. Roy has established the Design, Research and Innovation (DRI) cell within the company, which oversees the development and deployment of transformative workflows and creative technology within the fabric of the organization. Here, Roy has conceptualized successful design pitches for clients such as Google, Amazon, Tata Sons, Accenture, Standard Chartered, Reliance Industries, Microchip, Viacom 18, Dentsu Aegis Network, JLL, CBRE and more , over 15+ Million sft designed area, spread pan-Asia. In 2021, Roy co-founded Mothership Future Cities Laboratory - a design intelligence and research cell he helms as its Director & Creative Compass.