We’re excited to share that the Chatham Residence has been featured in Wallpaper Magazine. Follow the link to read more about the project!
India’s Design Pataki highlights Arjun Desai
We're excited to share that Desai Chia Architecture has been featured in India's top design magazine, Design Pataki. Follow the link to read “ The Global Indian Edit: 3 NYC Architects Who Are Shaping The City’s Skyline.” Follow the link to read more!
Residential Design Magazine’s Pro-File Design: Desai Chia Architecture
We're excited to share that Residential Design honored Desai Chia Architecture with an in-depth firm feature article by Lydia Lee. Follow the link to read more!
Caribbean House Receives Best of Year Award
The Caribbean House won a Best of Year Award from Interior Design in the “On The Boards: Single Family Residential” Category.
Architizer Applauds Desai Chia Architecture
In her Architizer article titled “The Power of Staying Small: Desai Chia's Architecture Without Borders,” Managing Editor Hannah Feniak states that “Desai Chia proves that a six-person practice can deliver architecture of rigor, sensitivity and international significance.” Follow the link to read more!
Desai Chia Architecture named Best Small Architecture Firm Globally
Architizer honored us with the A+ Award for Best Small Architecture Firm (Global).
We raised a glass at the A+ Awards reception at the Lever House in October. Follow the link to read more!
Architizer Top 100 Firms
Desai Chia ranked #52 in Architizer’s list of the top 100 architecture firms in the US. Click the link to see more!
2025 Juries & Panels
In 2025, Arjun Desai and Katherine Chia were honored to serve on several distinguished juries and panels. Both participated as jurors for the World Architecture Festival in Miami over the course of 3 days and the Architizer Vision Awards, reviewing outstanding projects from around the world. Katherine also served on the jury for the Rave Design Awards, and Arjun joined a panel discussion at the Delta Millworks Anniversary Conference. We’re grateful for the opportunity to engage in dialogue that advances design excellence across the profession.
Forbes Magazine names Desai Chia Architecture one of the top 200 US Residential Architecture Firms
We’re proud to share that Forbes has named Desai Chia Architecture one of the Top 200 Residential Architecture Firms in the United States. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to thoughtful, site-responsive design.
Desai Chia named one of the top 50 New York State Architecture Firms by Forbes Magazine
Desai Chia Architecture has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 50 Architecture Firms in New York State. We’re grateful for this acknowledgment of our work across the region and beyond.
2025 American Architecture Awards
Desai Chia Architecture is honored to be the recipient of three 2025 American Architecture Awards– for the Stanfordville House, the Osprey House, and the Clinton Corners Residence. This national recognition celebrates our ongoing dedication to design excellence and innovation.
2025 Architizer List of the Top 35 Architecture firms in New York City
Desai Chia Architecture has been ranked #19 on Architizer’s list of the Top 35 Architecture Firms in New York City. We’re thrilled to be included among such an inspiring group of practices shaping the built environment.
AIA Peconic Design Award goes to the Montauk House
Montauk House has received a Design Award from AIA Peconic. We’re honored to have this project recognized for its thoughtful integration of architecture and landscape.
SARA New York Design Award of Excellence recognizes the Osprey House
We’re pleased to share that the Osprey House has received a Design Award of Excellence from Society of American Registered Architects New York Council (SARA). We’re grateful for this recognition from our peers.
The Caribbean House receives the Architecture MasterPrize
The Caribbean House has been recognized by the Architecture MasterPrize for design excellence in 2025. We’re honored to have our work acknowledged on an international stage.
2024 American Architecture Award
Desai Chia Architecture is honored to have received a 2024 American Architecture Award for the Greenwich Village Residence, recognizing our continued commitment to design innovation and craft.
SARA National Design Awards : Stanfordville House and the Osprey House
The Stanfordville House and the Osprey House received Merit Awards from the Society of American Registered Architects National Design Awards program. We’re grateful for this national recognition of our work.
Stanfordville House
Osprey House
2024 Lectures & Design Awards Jury Service
In 2024, our partners were invited to contribute to leading academic and professional forums. The firm presented lectures at the University of Texas at Austin and the Dallas Architecture Forum, sharing insights into our practice and body of work. Katherine Chia also served as a juror for the Prize Design Awards. We’re honored to support the broader design community through teaching, dialogue, and critical review.
In 2024 The Osprey House is an Interior Design Best of Year Honoree
We’re delighted to share that the Osprey House was named a Best of Year Honoree by Interior Design magazine. This acknowledgment celebrates overall excellence in architecture and interior design.
Recent Lectures and Juries
We are honored to have been a part of two recent lecture series in Texas. Thank you to the University of Texas at Austin for hosting us on February 6th, and to the Dallas Architecture Forum for hosting us on February 8th.
Katherine Chia is also serving as a member of the jury for the 2024 Prize Designs Award for Modern Furniture and Lighting.
