We want to leave good marks on the earth: Design Atelier

The vision statement of a leading New Delhi based Architecture firm, Design Atelier states, "We want to leave good marks on the earth. We want to work with a thoughtful integrity and a contemporary sensibility because we want our buildings to be loved today and to last. We would measure our work by the pleasure of the lives lived in our buildings and projects." The company says, "Our unequivocal focus is to influence the future shape of built environments through design leadership, expert knowledge and service excellence. We have been successfully engaged by major organizations- especially quality oriented corporations for their development projects in Institutional, Hospitality, Housing, Offices, Retail, and Educational sectors".

Aashish V. Karode and Sushil L. Karer, Principals, Design Atelier

Design Atelier is a nationally networked Architecture and Urban Design Firm focused on creating distinctive buildings and interiors in five service areas- Architecture, Campus Design, Hospitality, Workplace Design, and Retail Design. The company is based in New Delhi, India.

Design Atelier is also credited for giving major impetus to the green building movement in India. Recently, Chimes building of Gurgaon (developed by Design Atelier) was awarded the "Green Project of the Year" by Construction Week Awards 2013. Chimes building addresses issues of sustainability, sociability, making room for nature and program flexibility and was also awarded LEED/IGBC Gold Rating. 

Chimes building of Gurgaon was awarded LEED/IGBC Gold Rating

Design Atelier works to create a fusion that employs a basic modern sensibility and local material, art and craft to foster a contemporary architecture firmly anchored in specific local peculiarities and to create dramatic impact. We aim to differentiate each project by a careful orchestration of architectural elements that create a lasting and memorable image.