Desai Chia Architecture

115 W 27th St #901, New York, NY 10001, United States

www.desaichia.com

Desai Chia Architecture, based in New York, is renowned for its innovative approach to architecture and interior design. Founded by Katherine Desai and Arjun Chia, the studio is known for creating spaces that celebrate light, landscape, and raw materials, integrating sustainable technologies to reduce environmental impact. Through ongoing dialogue with clients, Desai Chia transforms visions and dreams into tangible realities, delivering residential, commercial, and cultural projects that are both functional and aesthetically captivating. Each work by Desai Chia is a bespoke experience, designed to reflect the unique identity of the client and enrich the surrounding context. Their signature style is a blend of elegant minimalism and innovative spatial solutions, creating inspiring and immersive environments.

PROJECTS

Innovative house on Lake Michigan: fusion of style and nature

The house, perched on a wooded promontory on Lake Michigan, designed by Desai Chia Architecture in collaboration with Environment Architects (AOR)studio, refers to the vernacular architecture of the surrounding villages

Industrial loft for a photographer in New York. Oak floor and cast iron details

Desai Chia Architecture renovates a New York loft for a photographer looking for a stimulating work environment. A space that would serve both as a gallery for her photographs and as a living space in which she can enjoy her privacy

Open design and flexibility. Wooden structures for partitioning office space

The design for Quartz by Desai Chia Architecture aims to meet the needs of a fast-growing studio, with an open-plan office and flexible spaces, where circulation seems to be fluid