Capstone Life was started by engineers. The company is led by founders from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) who built careers in technology before turning to homes, and that background still shows in how the company approaches building.
The people behind the projects
Umesh Sangurmath, Founder and Director, is an NITK Surathkal graduate, ex-Wipro and a serial entrepreneur. For him, the job goes well beyond construction:
“A developer plays a role in ensuring that families form a very cohesive, well knit and very strong communities. We’re here to make good homes and happy families.”Umesh Sangurmath, Founder and Director
Dr. Ravi Anand Rao, also from NITK Surathkal, worked at Infosys and Accenture before becoming a tech entrepreneur. He’s clear about what the company is not trying to be:
“We’re not in this business to create 1000s of units. It should be a landmark in terms of the facade and the people living in that community.”Dr. Ravi Anand Rao
S K Prasanna, CEO, is a former COO at Kolte Patil, with experience in managing large-scale projects, legal and sales:
“We’re very customer centric. We always take feedback into consideration and apply it to our next project.”S K Prasanna, CEO
You can read more about the people behind the company on the team page.
Rethink, on three fronts
Capstone Life’s approach to urban living comes down to three ideas:
- Design: collaborating with top architects, engineers, creative artists and customers, so that each home is an amalgamation of aesthetic appeal and functionality.
- Resources: every building leaves a mark, not just on the skyline but on the environment. Building should respect the planet and the people who live on it.
- Tech: using cutting-edge technology to create spaces that enhance comfort, connection and harmony with the environment.
A track record of landmarks
Capstone Life has delivered over 1 million sq. ft. of built-up space, with a focus on transparent processes, business ethics and project delivery ahead of schedule. Its completed work covers homes, offices and even a club:
| Project | Location | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Flowing Tree | Judicial Layout | 142 units, 1,556–2,688 sq. ft. |
| Aspira | JP Nagar | 86 units, 1,517–2,015 sq. ft. |
| Estrella Terraces | Bannerghatta Road | 76 units, 1,400–3,300 sq. ft. |
| Experia | JP Nagar 7th Phase | 45 units, 1,295–1,754 sq. ft. |
| Capstone House | Off St. John’s Road | 6,000 sq. ft., G+3 floors |
| IIM-B Alumni Club | Taj Westend | A one-of-a-kind club within the heritage hotel |
Recognition along the way
- Best Villa Project, South India (Economic Times)
- Special Jury Mention, High End Residential Projects (Economic Times)
- Best Luxury Housing Developer of the Year 2017 (Estrade Singapore)
- Best Resident Project of the Year 2017 (Construction Times)
- Best Luxury Apartment Project of the Year 2016 (Silicon India)
- Most Iconic Project of the Year, Low Rise
What comes next
That same thinking now drives the company’s two ongoing villa communities: The Midsummer Rain and Circular Reflections. Both reflect the mission that runs through all of Capstone Life’s work: to understand and craft living experiences.
It’s what the company calls the #NewWayToLive. If you’d like to see it for yourself, come and talk to the team.
