Farhaz Ahmed, while studying design from CEPT University, also worked as a research assistant with DICRC, documenting vernacular Kumaon houses to learn about their space planning, design detailing and the cultural influence on architecture. He went back to his college as a teaching assistant for space planning studio for a brief period, reinforcing his interest in planning.

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Later on, he founded a&f design along with his partner Ahmed Abbas, and moulded by his previous experiences, Farhaz Ahmed takes a special interest in spatial planning. He concerns himself with various explorations of interior elements, each customised to suit the various projects of the firm. Through a focus on materials, his design approach attempts to provide a unique expression through design detailing.