Senthil trained as an architect at NIT Trichy, India, apprenticed under Professor B. V. Doshi, and worked with Dominic Dube in Auroville, where he developed a strong interest in climate-responsive design, community housing and low-tech construction systems. His association with Peter Rich further shaped his commitment to socially embedded and contextually grounded architecture. These influences continue to inform his work, grounded in structural clarity, material exploration and sensitivity to place.

Deeply influenced by philosophy and martial arts, his approach reflects discipline, integrity and an embodied understanding of space.
Over two decades, he has developed innovative systems ranging from catenary earth tile vaults and stone assemblies to thin ferrocement shells, investigating the convergence of geometry, craft and climate. His work has been recognised at the World Architecture Festival and widely published internationally.

As Co-Founder of Play Architecture, Senthil leads the studio’s design direction, advancing research-driven, regenerative design. He also contributes actively to architectural education through lectures, workshops and academic juries, with a continued focus on experimental yet socially grounded housing and collective living environments.