The name O2 Lounge at Dormakaba’s Tamil Nadu office is perfect. After all, it does function as the lung of the brand’s HQ. Athavan and Thendral of Architecture for All (AA) were given the task of converting the large, high-ceilinged space to accommodate a range of activities.

Tanktech Asia, an engineering company, approached our firm, Architecture for All | AA, to convert a modest three-bedroom apartment into a new-age workspace for them. The requirement was to design a studio for a diverse team of engineers and designers.

The concept was to try and retain most of the existing walls and plumbing lines, while also trying to achieve the maximum possible seat count to accommodate their growing team.

Design Debate Chennai: Yet another successful South-edition. With the stalwarts and the brightest of talent in the design industry, taking-over the panel discussions and the finest of brands in the world of architecture, featuring their work, the 26th edition of Design Debate was one starry affair, indeed.

Located at the heart of city’s busy bazaars, this Trichy restaurant redefines Indian fast-food dining experience. The brief was to create a curated interior ambience that is generally not provided in mid-range South Indian restaurants, breaking the concept of compartmentalising certain styles of designs for certain groups of users.

True to its name, O2 Lounge is designed to be dormakaba’s lounge space at their HQ in Mahindra World City. The brief was to create a lounge space that accommodates a range of activities.

Architecture for All is a Chennai-based architecture and interior firm with a unique approach. And, the duo strives to create a better living environment through their designs and ideas.

A crimson red structure that stands tall amidst a rapidly developing neighborhood – Zonkk’s facade is designed to create intrigue. The 60s inspired graphic art on the facade, embodies the underlying casual free-spirited theme of the space.

A crimson red structure that stands tall amidst a rapidly developing neighborhood – Zonkk’s facade is designed to create intrigue. The 60s inspired graphic art on the facade, embodies the underlying casual free-spirited theme of the space.

The Architects in Chennai tackle the complexity of a culturally diverse city where modernity and tradition coexist. From British-style architecture to Agraharams, the capital city of Tamil Nadu interweaves various architectural styles.

Situated on the 18th floor, the ‘house of reflections’ as we fondly call it, has spectacular views of the sea. The stunning seascape and the plentiful natural light shaped our design brief, to create light and airy spaces with a sort of quiet luxury to it.