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DesignQube is a process driven team of architects & interior designers in Chennai, headed by architect Vikas Parthipan and Rubeena Ismath. We deal each project with small interdisciplinary teams, involving the client as a design partner.

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This isOur Design Studioin Chennai

Its a 4000 sft independent building with a capacity of 70 people. This is our headquarters as well. We are located at Adyar

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Address

Address
51/1, Justice Ramaswamy Street, Kamaraj Ave 2nd St, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020

Phone

Phone
+91 98400 96293, 044 4353 0631

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Here areThe Peoplemaking this possible

Arun Karthik

architect in Chennai: DESIGNQUBE

About Me

An acknowledged architect among the design fraternity, he has won national level design competitions and also holds visitor professorship in various architectural universities in Chennai. He is also associated with CEPT University, Ahmedabad for its research activities in building energy analysis and thermal comfort studies. Arun is a registered architect and a member of Council of Architects and the Indian Institute of Architects.

Leading the firm, with strong environmental values & policies that are actively sought to be incorporated in the projects created, Arun started his career with Architect Nimish Patel, Ahmedabad. During his internship, his interests grew in the field of building science related to Vernacular Indian Architecture and Intuitive Green Design Methods. Contemporary and modern in design approach, his design efforts focus in space and material efficiency, minimizing resource consumption and running costs, while not compromising on the visual elegance of the projects. With wide knowledge base in various spectrum of architecture and design, he has held the national championship in architecture quizzing in the prestigious event of Archumen 2008.

Winning 2 national level design competitions by IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) and by Water Portal, Arun derives his inspirations from natures working methodologies. His dissertation on Bio-mimicry in Architecture stands as a testimonial for the same. With inputs from Malaysian Architect Dr. Ken Yeang, he went on pursuing Bio-Climatic Skyscrapers for his architectural thesis and envisions using his knowledge in his professional practice.

Active member of many social groups such as the Chennai Trekking Club and HugsIndia, Arun plays Chess for leisure and participates in treks for adventure. A travel freak and a willing host, he is an active member of the International Couch Surfers groups. A recent example for his passion for adventure is his solo cycle trip from Bangalore to Chennai in 3 days.

Off-late his interests have evolved over to creating sustainable business units catering to various public needs, through his entrepreneurial skills supported by his flair for web-designing and application development, not restricting himself to Architecture or Interior Design works alone.

Arun Karthik

managing director
Sivaraman

architect in Chennai: DESIGNQUBE

About Me

Sivaraman.S (SSR) has been with DesignQube almost since its inception. With a Master of Architecture degree from Nottingham University, UK and work experience with IWA, London, L&T, Chennai and Sankalpan Architects, Mumbai, he does bring a diverse and rich blend of International and Corporate design experience along with Environmental and Green design ideas to the table. He currently takes care of operations in DesignQube, Chennai. He is involved in a number of Residential & Commercial Architecture projects with his scope of work ranging from Design to Project Management. In his tenure with IWA, a London based Design and build firm between 2009 and 2011, he was involved in Design and Refurbishments of High End Residences and Palaces in the UK and Gulf respectively. Relocating to Chennai in 2011, he joined, Arun Karthik to work for DesignQubes first ever project: renovation of a 10 storey office building in Chennai. Before re-joining designQube in April, 2013, he worked for Sankalpan Architects Private Ltd. and L&T- Integrated Engineering services. In his role as Project Architect with Sankalpan , he was involved in design and execution of corporate interiors for a Multinational clientele. During his tenure in L&T, he was part of the design team which Master Planned and designed an 175 Acre FMCG plant and was project lead for a 28,000 Sq.Ft Administration block in the same facility. He is a certified LEED Green Associate and has worked in projects which were registered towards achieving USGBC LEED Silver rating. Starting his design journey in 2002 from Architecture Department, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, he trained under Architect Raman Shukla of Studio 9491, New Delhi in 2005 and Architect Valliappan of Karvin Designs, Madurai in 2007. Before he went to pursue his M.Arch in UK, he also worked as Junior Architect for Ong&Ong Designs Pvt. Ltd. in 2007. An ardent cricket fan, he idolizes MSD and his leadership skills. Occasional badminton sessions, dancing and engaging himself in the blue social networking site is what he does when he is not designing.

Sivaraman

studio head

All ourClients love usand vouch for us!

Thanks for the wonderful job done Bijayini. Let this be a beginning to our journey together not the end! I guess along with my new home I got a new friend!Bhavna-Bengaluru

I liked the professionalism of Designqube - from reception to boardroom. Ms Rubeena was extremely courteous and helpful in explaining the process. Her knowledge about architecture and interior works are vast. I especially appreciate the detailing. Most attracted to me in Designqube is the young crowd of employees. It was refreshing and surprising too. All the best.Ashok Kapill-Chennai

It is pleasure getting help from DesignQube. Very cooperative and considerate. Very quick and swift in understanding needs / inputs from the client, and then translating them into architectural design. Exactly what I had in my mind's eye. A great experience and pleasure where quality was most important and not the money.Pradeep Sharma-Chennai

Thanks for the wonderful job done Bijayini. Let this be a beginning to our journey together not the end! I guess along with my new home I got a new friend!Bhavna-Bengaluru

I liked the professionalism of Designqube - from reception to boardroom. Ms Rubeena was extremely courteous and helpful in explaining the process. Her knowledge about architecture and interior works are vast. I especially appreciate the detailing. Most attracted to me in Designqube is the young crowd of employees. It was refreshing and surprising too. All the best.Ashok Kapill-Chennai

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