Building Trust Through Execution: The Story of Spaces by MTC

In India’s rapidly evolving interior design industry, homeowners and businesses are increasingly looking for spaces that are not only visually appealing but also highly functional. However, a consistent challenge remains—there is often a gap between what is promised during the design phase and what is actually delivered, frequently accompanied by hidden costs and delays.
Recognising this disconnect, Syed Abdul Wahab (Founder), Lalit Chilukuri (Co-Founder), and Samson Randhawa (Co-Founder) came together to build Spaces by MTC with a clear vision: to create an interiors company where design intent is executed with precision, transparency, and reliability.

Adding further strength to this vision is Balasubramaniam Muthu (Director), who brings deep expertise from the construction domain. His practical understanding of procurement, materials, and on-ground execution challenges enhances the company’s ability to deliver efficiently. From cost optimisation to improving project feasibility, his contribution adds stability and depth to operations.
Today, Spaces by MTC is steadily positioning itself as a premium interiors brand that blends thoughtful design, strong execution, and emerging technology.

From Vision to Execution: The Founding Team
Syed Abdul Wahab, Founder of Spaces by MTC, is a seasoned entrepreneur known for building globally recognised brands such as Mindstech and MTC. With a presence across nearly 16 countries, he brings deep expertise in scaling businesses, building strong brands, and navigating international markets. His vision is to create a design-led interiors company that is globally benchmarked and operationally robust.

Lalit Chilukuri, Co-Founder, brings extensive experience in operations, sales, and large-scale execution. Having worked with organisations like Amazon, Uber, Darwinbox, Etc, He brings a strong focus on building structured workflows, efficient systems, and consistent execution across projects. He also integrates AI-led design, space planning, and predictive tools to enhance accuracy, reduce errors, and ensure outcomes closely align with initial concepts.

Samson Randhawa, Co-Founder, brings strong expertise in interior design, procurement, and execution, with experience at brands like Arrivae and Livspace. His hands-on approach ensures every design is practical, detail-oriented, and seamlessly aligned with real-world implementation. Samson also takes care of the P&L of the company.

Balasubramanyam Muthu, Managing Director, strengthens the team with his construction expertise. He plays a key role in procurement strategy, vendor coordination, and cost optimisation, ensuring quality, efficiency, and practicality across all projects. Balasubramanyam is also responsible for taking care of the finance of the entire company.

Identifying a Gap in the Interiors Industry
The foundation of Spaces by MTC was built on observing recurring challenges in the interior ecosystem:
●    Designs that looked appealing in renders but lacked execution accuracy
●    Unexpected delays and cost escalations
●    Limited transparency in pricing and materials
●    Fragmented coordination between stakeholders

Clients were often left managing multiple vendors, leading to inefficiencies and inconsistent results.
The team identified the need for an integrated approach—bringing design, procurement, execution, and now technology-driven insights under one structured system.
Creating an Execution-First Interior Brand

Spaces by MTC is a Hyderabad-based interior design and turnkey execution company offering end-to-end solutions for residential and commercial spaces.
Core Services
●    Space planning and concept design
●    3D visualisations
●    Modular and custom furniture
●    Material selection and procurement
●    End-to-end project execution

What sets the company apart is its execution-first approach combined with AI integration.
Designs are not just conceptual- they are developed with real-world feasibility and data-backed insights. By incorporating AI into design workflows, the team can:
●    Enhance design accuracy through intelligent visualisation
●    Optimise space planning using data-driven layouts
●    Improve cost estimation and reduce unpredictability
●    Ensure better alignment between design and final delivery
This combination of design expertise, construction knowledge, and AI-driven processes ensures:
●    Greater transparency
●    Better coordination
●    Consistent quality
●    Predictable outcomes
Overcoming Early-Stage Challenges
Like any growing business, Spaces by MTC faced initial hurdles, the biggest being building trust in a high-investment industry.
The team addressed this by focusing on:
●    Transparent communication
●    Delivering exactly what was promised
●    Maintaining quality and consistency

Over time, successful project deliveries led to strong referrals and client trust.
Operational complexity was another challenge. With multiple moving parts involved, the team implemented structured workflows, project management systems, and clear communication channels. The integration of technology and AI further helped streamline planning, reduce inefficiencies, and improve execution timelines.

A Defining Turning Point
A major milestone for Spaces by MTC was consistently delivering projects where the final output closely matched the original designs.
In an industry where such alignment is rare, this became a key differentiator. The use of advanced visualisation and AI-supported planning played an important role in achieving this precision.
Clients began to recognise the company’s commitment to timelines, transparency, and quality—reinforcing the belief that strong execution builds lasting trust.

Vision for the Next Five Years
Spaces by MTC aims to establish itself as a premium interiors brand across India, known for reliability, design excellence, and execution consistency.
Strategic Focus Areas
●    Strengthening in-house manufacturing
●    Expanding design and execution teams
●    Deeper integration of AI and technology
●    Scaling commercial and corporate projects
While residential interiors remain a strong segment, the company is actively expanding into offices, hospitality, and large-scale corporate environments. The long-term goal is to build a scalable interiors brand that combines design, execution, and intelligent technology across multiple cities.

Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

For the team, entrepreneurship is about solving real-world problems.
Their guiding principles:
●    Focus on genuine market gaps
●    Prioritise execution over ideas
●    Build strong systems
●    Stay consistent and resilient
Sustainable success comes from delivering value consistently and building trust over time.

Get in touch- 
Website:
https://www.mtcspaces.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalitchilukuri/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samson-randhawa-b5a483125/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/syedabdulwahab01/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/balasubramanyam-muthu-63682a41/
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