Studio KIA

Studio KIA, located in Gurgaon (it also has a branch in UAE), is spearheaded by Rajiv Khanna along with his architect wife Sabeena. They have together built an “energetic and enthusiastic” team through inspiration, vision and leadership. The design studio has a consistent record of delivering designs close to original intent and within the stipulated time and budget. For them, every day is a learning experience and seeking inspiration from everything around them and everyone they meet. For Team KIA, it is always about people; hence, all their designs are people centric. “Each completed project which is appreciated by the client and end-users is recognition and an award in itself, “says Rajiv. The principals in their individual capacities are associated with Indian Institute of Architects (FIIA) and Institute of Indian Interior Designers (AIIID), and have served on several, reputed architectural award juries namely A+D Spectrum awards, JK Cement awards, COA NIASA student thesis awards, A+D CERA awards, FoAID jury member, Berger Architecture Ideas awards, Ace Tech Grand Stand awards, to name a few besides capitalizing on one more strength – writing, by authoring articles and papers for publications across the country. The media has extensively written about Studio KIA and they have featured in renowned magazines, glossies and newspapers namely A+D, MGS Architecture, Abraxas Lifestyle, Buildotech, Architecture Update, Design Matrix, Projects Mirror, Design Detail, Ace Update and even IFJ, the Indian review of world furniture, interiors and design. Studio KIA has handled a variety of projects transcending scale and use, namely master planning and urban design, retail and hospitality, recreational and amusement, commercial and mixed-use planning to residential environments which forms its current focus. Residential portfolio ranges from affordable housing, sustainable communities, condominiums, premium living to high end luxury apartments, Besides visual aesthetics, efficient planning and material maintenance, which are a given, all the developments focus on end-user comfort.