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Architecture firm in Coimbatore
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ICON Design Studio is an Indian architectural and interior design firm based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Founded in 2001 by architect Prabhakar Chinnasamy, the studio practises residential architecture, commercial architecture, interior design and landscape design, with clients primarily in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Its principal architect, Ar. Prabhakar Chinnasamy, has held several elected leadership positions at the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Coimbatore Centre, including Chairman.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture, Interior design, Landscape architecture |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Prabhakar Chinnasamy |
| Headquarters | Ganapathy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India , |
Key people | Prabhakar Chinnasamy (Founder and Principal Architect) |
| Products | Residential architecture, Commercial architecture, Landscape design, Interior design |
| Website | icondesignstudio |
History
ICON Design Studio was established in 2001 by Ar. Prabhakar Chinnasamy in Coimbatore, a major industrial and commercial city in Tamil Nadu. The studio is based in Ganapathy, Coimbatore.
Ar. Prabhakar Chinnasamy holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
Design approach
ICON Design Studio has described its approach as contextual, with an emphasis on integrating natural elements — such as courtyards, water features and natural lighting — within built environments. The studio's project A Home in the Forest, a residential house in Coimbatore, was documented by architectural filmmaker Sohaib Ilyas and published by Architecture Hunter in September 2023.[1] The project A Home in the Forest has also been featured on platforms such as Studio Recall.[2]
Services
The firm works across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, warehouse and landscape architecture projects.
Recognition and publications
- Architecture Hunter (2023) – The project A Home in the Forest was selected for an editorial feature on Architecture Hunter, an international architectural platform, accompanied by a film by filmmaker Sohaib Ilyas and an article by Daniela Moreira Silva.[1]
- BuildMat 2017 – Ar. Prabhakar Chinnasamy represented the IIA Coimbatore Centre at BuildMat 2017, a biennial construction exhibition co-organised by the Builders' Association of India (BAI), the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) and the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers. He spoke on the theme of affordable housing.[3]
- Design Perspective – Ar. Prabhakar Chinnasamy has been listed as a speaker on the Design Perspective platform, described therein as past chairman of IIA Coimbatore.[4]
- The studio has been listed among commercial interior designers in Coimbatore by DevX.[5]
- Arts of Architecture – The studio has been listed among interior designers in Coimbatore.[6]
- Rethinking The Future (RTF) – The studio has been listed among architecture firms in Coimbatore.[7]
- Rethinking The Future (RTF) – The studio has also been listed among interior designers in Coimbatore.[8]
Principal architect
Prabhakar Chinnasamy (also known as Ar. Prabhakar C) is the founder and principal architect of ICON Design Studio. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
Roles at IIA Coimbatore Centre
Ar. Prabhakar Chinnasamy has held consecutive elected positions at the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Coimbatore Centre:[9]
| Term | Position held |
|---|---|
| 2008–2011 | Treasurer |
| 2013–2015 | Joint Secretary |
| 2015–(subsequent term) | Vice Chairman |
| (subsequent term) | Chairman |
As Chairman, he represented IIA Coimbatore at BuildMat 2017 and was cited in that capacity by The Hindu.[10] His tenure as chairman is also noted by Design Perspective.[11]
Arch Trust
Ar. Prabhakar Chinnasamy led the establishment of Arch Trust, a registered society created to support the institutional and professional activities of the IIA Coimbatore Centre. Arch Trust is registered under GST in Tamil Nadu (GSTIN: 33AAATA1715C1ZM), with registration effective 1 July 2017 and is listed at 81/13, 3 Arts College Road, Cheran Towers, Coimbatore – 641018.[12]