“When Abhishek Patel founded our firm in 2002, starting from a small studio in Vadodara, India, known as ‘In2dezign,’ his focus was on establishing our core values, principles, and company philosophy. He envisioned redesigning spaces for diverse clients, driven by a commitment to uncompromised design, an ego-free attitude, and dedicated service conducive to problem-solving or raising the bar.

Only in his dreams did he foresee the firm’s current standing. Despite facing various challenges, we remained steadfast on our path of continuous evolution. In 2015, the company was reconstituted and renamed after the founder as ‘Abhishek Patel Environ Design Pvt Ltd,’ with co-founder Roma Patel joining. With combined leadership, in 2017 we expanded our offices, staff, and portfolio, reaching other cities across India by establishing branch offices in Udaipur and New Delhi, earning a national reputation for excellence. Serving clients ranging from residential to commercial, we prioritize honest and transparent service over ego. Consistently ranked among the top design firms in our home region, our passion for our work is reflected in our unwavering commitment to clients.

This commitment, supported by our team and clients, led us to expand our footprint globally by opening a branch office in Vancouver, Canada, in 2021. Since our inception, the firm has emphasized measured growth and financial stability, strategically expanding into new markets and locations to establish a company our clients can rely on, both today and in the future.”

Our culture emphasizes inclusivity and the sharing of ideas.
We are open-minded, curious, and ambitious. We build lasting relationships with our clients, associates, and vendors, regarding them as our partners. We value education and support a workplace that empowers talented, innovative leaders. Sustainability and positive impact on our community are core philosophies in everything we do.

Our team thrives on passion, not ego.
When we started from scratch, we aimed to build not only a company but also a culture. From the time we were a firm of one, passion and excellent customer service have guided us. We come to work every day to help our clients, not to stroke our egos.

We really care about work/life balance.
Working in a design firm usually brings connotations of late nights, ego-driven bosses, and arduous schedules. We have no interest in any of that. It’s no secret that creativity suffers when we are stressed out and sleep-deprived. We know that we all do a better job when we maintain a healthy work/life balance, and we make a point of encouraging it. Happier employees mean happier clients; it’s just that simple.

We care. A lot!
We challenge everyone here to work harder and better than they have anywhere else and be rewarded accordingly. You’ll never encounter someone here who only cares a little, and that passion guides us while we work with you to create something you adore.

Collaboration and Empowerment:
Each team member is empowered and taught to bring their full selves to the table and collaborate across all disciplines, both inside the firm and with external collaborators. We know we all have something to learn from everyone, and together, we can really make a difference.

Progressive design culture:
We’ve always believed in the power of design to bring people together. At the same time, we know that good design never happens in a vacuum. It takes people with a broad range of talents and perspectives to create something beautiful and effective. That’s why we take a holistic, integrated approach to our projects. Through design culture, we aim to bridge the understanding that decisions should be made intentionally – true to its purpose, contributing to a positive impact.

Community is important to us.
We take the time to foster community, both within our offices and in our neighborhoods across all office locations, through community-building volunteer work and outreach.

These guiding beliefs serve as a constant reminder of APED’s high-performing, empowered, and inspiring culture, ensuring our firm will continue to provide unique and lasting solutions for our clients for many years to come.

What is it like working with us?– It’s engaging, transparent, informative, and hopefully fun too!

Integrated Approach:
As a cross-disciplinary firm, we offer a more integrated approach than many of our competitors.Our constant collaboration across disciplines results in thoughtful, considerate, and efficient design, delivering feasible and beautiful spaces that are well-constructed and will endure for the life of the project.

Communication:
Throughout the phases — from pre-design to move-in — it is our intent to work collaboratively and transparently with you. Additionally, we ensure clear communication.You’ll stay informed about your project’s progress with periodic emails, and we respond to your calls and emails within 24 hours. We conduct necessary site visits and meetings as mutually agreed upon. We always treat your project as if it were our own.

We relish a good design crit:
We leverage design critiques (“crits”), where we present and defend our ideas about a project to a well-educated and critical group.This ensures that every idea has been filtered through the lead designers, with the added benefit of input from the entire team without influence.

Together, we’ll create a project you love:
The design process can be overwhelming, but we are here to keep it clear and smooth, helping you bring your project to life.

Partners in Purpose: Giving back is not just a task we undertake; it’s an integral part of who we are. At APED, we have made a commitment to partner with numerous nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting our local communities and assisting those in need.

Our philanthropy committee is dedicated to supporting these organizations through donations, roadshows, fundraising events, and activities aimed at improving the lives and well-being of our friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens.

Employee-Led Support: Our corporate culture encourages employees to engage in causes that are important to them individually and to the larger communities they belong to. We stand behind the causes our employees champion and actively support organizations they are involved with.

Close Client Partnerships: Our partnership with clients extends beyond the projects we work on together. If a cause is significant to our clients or to the local communities surrounding our four studios, we strive to offer support whenever and wherever it is needed.

Pro-bono/Voluntary Work: Embracing the philosophy of ‘Giver’s Gain,’ we believe in giving back by leveraging our resources, talent, and expertise each year to benefit society, grassroots workers, underprivileged individuals, and charitable organizations. We are committed to making a positive impact and are continually seeking ways to better represent the architectural and design profession, creating a broader and more profound influence on our society