In this Architectural Digest feature, Brad Goldfarb writes, "Wanting to combine two units to create the kind of flexible living space that could be both a backdrop for art and a stage for their children's active lives, the Lehmans turned to Katherine Chia of Desai Chia Architecture."
Desai Chia debuts at ICFF with an Editor's Award
Desai Chia's new Surface Series and other partnering AF New York collections were awarded the ICFF Editor's Award at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in NYC. The Surface Series-- an innovative sink, tub and storage system-- made its debut at ICFF this year.
Residential Architect Cover Story: Desai Chia Architecture
Residential Architect dedicates their cover story to Desai Chia Architecture and highlights the firm’s ability to “work back and forth between the big concept—creating dual-purpose spaces that flow but feel intimate, getting the most from the mechanical systems—and the fine grain.”
Senior Editor Cheryl Weber writes, “Desai Chia Architecture’s focus has been on finding creativity in the city’s constrained spaces, but building in New York offers a framework for how to approach design just about anywhere.”
Recess Lav at the Samsung Experience Lab
The Samsung Experience Lab at the Time Warner Center in NYC invited the Recess Lav to be part of its exhibition on contemporary design.
The Recess Lav wins a Good Design Award
Established in 1950 by Eero Saarinen, Charles & Ray Eames, and Edgar Kauffmann Jr., the GOOD DESIGN Award bestows international recognition on the world’s most prominent designers and manufacturers for advancing new, innovative, and visionary product design concepts. Desai Chia is honored to have the Recess Lav as a recipient.
Panel discussion at the Van Alen Institute
Katherine Chia will join a panel discussion on Architecture and Custom Design at the Van Alen Institute NYC.
Recess Lav wins a Bronze IDEA Award
The Recess Lav was awarded a Bronze IDEA Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America.
The Recess Lav debuts at the ICFF
The Recess Lav is finally coming to market and debuting at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in NYC. Visit the AFNY booth 1218.
D&AD Award finalist: the Recess Lav
The Recess Lav has been selected as a finalist for the D&AD Award (U.K.) for the best product designs of 2010.
Architectural Record selects the Recess Lav
Architectural Record’s product jury selects the Recess Lav as one of the top 5 plumbing fixture products of the year.
Madison Square selected for a Residential Architect Award
The 2008 Residential Architect Award goes to the Madison Square project.
Madison Square takes home an AIA New York State Design Award
Madison Square received an AIA New York State Design Award.
Interior Design bestows "Best of Year" Award on Madison Square
Interior Design announced its Best of Year award winners in the theater of the New York Times HQ. Desai Chia won and award for the Madison Square project.
Desai Chia lecture at Bennington College
Katherine Chia and Arjun Desai presented their architecture and design work at Bennington College in Vermont. Their lecture, Desai/Chia:Work/Process, was attended by students and faculty.
Desai Chia lectures at Parsons the New School of Design
Katherine Chia and Arjun Desai discuss their current work and a range of projects of varying scales. The lecture coincided with the opening of the gallery exhibition, Desai/Chia: Work/Process.
Cooper Square wins AIA New York State Design Award
Katherine Chia attended the annual NY State AIA Design Conference to accept the AIA New York State Design Award for the Cooper Square project.
Read Interior Design magazine's profile on Desai Chia Architecture
Contributing Editor Sheila Jamet-Kim delves into the firm and its process. She writes, "The partners never cease to amaze their residential clients with one inventive use of materials and light after another.:
The Residential Architect Design Award goes to Cooper Square
Cooper Square wins a Residential Architect Design Award.
The New York Times discusses the Porthole Loft
The Porthole Loft is featured in an article by NY Times writer Fred Bernstein. In the article, the clients describe their loft as having a “unique architectural feature that glows like a lantern in the evening. It definitely draws oohs and aahs from our visitors.”
Cooper Square is honored with an American Architecture Award
Cooper Square received an American Architecture Award. The project will be exhibited at the Herman Miller Gallery in LA and NYC to showcase the best American architecture in 2005.
