āśaya | DESIGN
The word āśaya in the ancient Sanskrit language translates to “the cradle of feelings and thoughts. ”
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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 be a leader in environmental impact
To empower the underprivileged through the business of design
refined
• River North Private Residence, Chicago IL
• Sanctuary House, Union Pier MI
• Wolf Point West, Chicago IL
• Cirrus Luxury Condominiums, Chicago IL
The Thompson Residences, Austin TX
River North Private residence, Chicago IL
Wolf Point West Luxury Residences, Chicago IL
Cirrus Luxury Condominiums, Chicago IL
The Thompson Branded Residences, Austin Tx
Wellness
+ Design
Bachelor of Architecture, Sir J.J. College of Architecture, University of Mumbai, India
Master of Interior Design, College of Design, Constrution and Planning, University of Florida, Florida
Certificate in Hotel Planning and Design, Cornell Univerity Goldman Sachs Small Busimess 2024 program
Relevant Experience (20 yrs):
Hospitality, Luxury Living, Luxury Multifamily + Mixed-Use projects,
Role on this project : Principal In Charge, Manage all aspects of the project and team
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Interior Design Parson School of Design - The New School, New York
Relevant Experience (5 yrs): Multifamily / Hospitality / Mixed use projects:
Hospitality projetcs at prior firms Lincoln Yards - Parcel E, Chicago IL
• Turtle Island Luxury Resort
Role on this project : Work closely with the Pricinpal in charge on styling, FF&A design, specifications and other deliverables.
Note: Full time āśaya Independent contractor
Interior Designer - FF&A + Design
Bachelors of Interior Design University of Florida, Gainesville FL
Relevant Experience (5 yrs): Multifamily / Hospitality / Mixed use projects:
Empire Brickell Luxury Residences, Miami FL Nona Cove Luxury Residences, Orlando FL
• FF&E For High-End Luxury residences Restaurant in Gainesville, Florida
Role on this project Work closely with the Pricinpal in charge on FF&A design, specifications and other deliverables.
Note: Full time āśaya Independent contractor
Interior Designer - FF&A
Aarushi Chadha
Jessica Seraphin
01. Creative Team
Owner, Founder and Creative Director of āśaya DESIGN MBE, WBE Certified Business
Smita Sahoo
Academy of Architecture, Mumbai India
Relevant Experience (27 yrs):
Multifamily / Hospitality / Mixed use projects:
US Building codes
US Construction documents
• US Standards and specifications
Role on this project Work closely with the Pricinpal in charge and design team to produce construcion documents + specifications
Note: Works for Arch Box an India based architecture firm that works with US based firms to assist with their techinical drawings needs.
University of Bath, GB
Relevant Experience (8 yrs):
Multifamily / Hospitality / Mixed use projects:
Project oversight
BIM Coordination
Role on this project : Work closely with the Pricinpal in charge and design team to produce construcion documents + specifications
Note: Works for Arch Box an India based architecture firm that works with US based firms to assist with their techinical drawings needs.
Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai
Relevant Experience (5 yrs):
Multifamily / Hospitality / Mixed use projects:
US Construction documents
US Permit set
• BIM drafting
Role on this project : Work closely with the Pricinpal in charge and design team to produce construcion documents + specifications
Note: Works for Arch Box an India based architecture firm that works with US based firms to assist with their techinical drawings needs.
Pricipal, Architect
Project Manager, Architect, BIM Manager
Project Architect, BIM Designer
Archana Thakur
Shaily Saraf Sarim Shazli
02. Execution Team