Asifa Tirmizi Principal
Who We Are
Tirmizi Design Studio is a full service, multi-disciplinary design agency based in New York City led by artist and luxury designer, Asifa Tirmizi. Asifa is a RISD Alumni with a Masters of Architecture, as well as, a second Masters of Sciences in Real Estate Development from New York University.
We are a team of highly skilled, creative individuals excited to provide our clients with a collaborative, hands on approach which ultimately results in an extraordinary aesthetic. We aim to provide tailored, creative, and functional design solutions to meet and exceed the goals of every client. Our clientele is diverse and includes private residential owners, restaurateurs, hospitality groups, real estate developers, not-for-profit foundations, start ups and commercial corporations.
Leadership
Asifa has 20+ years of design experience, specializing in high-end residential, as well as creative commercial and mixed-us projects. She is founder and CEO of Tirmizi Design Studio, a multi-disciplinary design agency.
Asifa is a second-generation design professional, growing up visiting constructions sites and working at her father’s architecture office in Canada. She began her journey in design studying fine arts and industrial design with a hands on approach in building furniture and a focus in art and architecture history classes. She then was off to study Architecture at Rhode Island School of Design. After graduation, Asifa began her career at the Guggenheim Museum, working on exhibits for Giorgio Armani and Frank Gehry while teaching architecture and drawing classes at Pratt Institute. She then went on to work at smaller design firms, focusing on residential and retail projects including Anthropologie, Mavi Jeans and Urban Outfitters. Following this, Asifa wanted to gain experience in large scale projects, so she joined HLW, where she had the opportunity to design corporate offices for HBO, Google and Dechert Rhodes Law Firm. Shortly after leaving HLW, Asifa felt she needed to understand the internal workings of New York City’s planning rules and regulations, so she transitioned into a role at Department of City Planning, focusing on zoning regulations.
In 2018, Asifa launched her own firm, a full service design studio, offering a spectrum of services, including architectural and interior design and decoration. With a design forward approach, Asifa works on all project aspects from conception to completion including schematics, design development, and construction design details. To take a step further, she is also involved with specifications for finishes, fixtures, and furniture, including decoration items. For commercial clients, Asifa also provides creative direction for branding and developing corporate identities.
Design Philosophy
Our design approach is centered around simple luxury provided through refined details and quality finishes. There is a wide range of possible design solutions for a given design problem, and we excel at developing simple solutions which are practical and beautiful. We strongly believe that thoughtful solutions, including straightforward and functional layouts, simple material palettes, and finely proportioned detailing are essential to successful design.
Expertise
Our experience includes a wide array of projects that vary greatly in type and scale ranging from residential (small apartment to townhouse) to commercial (doctor’s office to corporate headquarters). Each project presents its own unique challenges, and we enjoy addressing each challenge with a tailored rather than cookie-cutter approach. We strive to develop a long-term relationship with the client, beyond project occupancy, to ensure maximum client satisfaction.