The word āśaya in the ancient Sanskrit language translates to “the cradle of feelings and thoughts. ”
“We find incredible joy in helping our clients bring their stories to life through design. Every client has a unique perspective.
Design is the catalyst for making it meaningful to others.“
overview:
āśaya | DESIGN is a leading luxury interior design and architecture firm that considers equity, the environment and fusing western and eastern cultures to craft holistic spaces. The firm specializes in luxury residential, multifamily, hospitality, and unique experiential spaces that encourage guests to explore their authentic selves, find a sense of purpose and form a deeper connection and appreciation for the natural environment. āśaya’s value proposition is to impact the growth and enrichment of a client’s brand equity – economic, social, cultural and environmental.
about the founder:
A uniquely creative voice in the design profession, informed by a diverse background in architecture, interior design and environmental psychology, Smita thrives on designing spaces that strengthen our emotional connection to the places we live, work and interact. After over 16 years of extensive work experience, Smita decided to launch her own practice - āśaya | DESIGN on July 04, 2020. A practice that embraces a true independence of mindset, breaking the old ways of doing business and being ethical with our code of conduct. The word āśaya in Sanskrit translates to “the cradle of feelings and thoughts.”
āśaya’s ethos:
• To redefine luxury design
• To empower the underprivileged through the business of design
To be a leader in ethical sourcing and environmental impact
Smita Sahoo
Founder, Owner and Creative Director at āśaya I DESIGN
Experience - 18 yrs
Piszczek Founder and Owner at Monoceros Corporation
Experience - 25 yrs
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• Design thinking and Strategy
• Programming and space planning
• Brand and identity interpretation
• Conceptual design
• Design development
• BIM-based construction documents FF&E specifications and procurement documentation
• Bidding and negotiation
• Construction and procurement administration
• Furniture and artwork installation
• Project management
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