About
DNU Architect & Interiors approaches the built environment as a seamless integration of architecture, interior design, and landscape. We believe every project should enrich the lives of its users while responding intelligently to its surroundings—whether it is a private residence, a commercial space, or an outdoor environment.
From the earliest concept through final detailing, our process emphasizes clarity, precision, and enduring quality. We begin by listening: understanding each client’s aspirations and requirements allows us to create solutions that are both innovative and practical. Transparent communication, rigorous planning, and collaborative dialogue ensure that every stage of development is efficient and focused.
Our portfolio spans bespoke residences, commercial interiors, and thoughtfully crafted landscapes. Each commission is guided by a commitment to sustainability, refined aesthetics, and long-term performance rather than fleeting trends.
By balancing global design insight with a deep respect for local character, DNU delivers architecture, interiors, and landscapes that are timeless, purposeful, and distinctly tailored to the people who inhabit and experience them.
DHANALAKSHMI VASANTH
Dhanalakshmi Vasanth founded DNU Architecture + Interiors, a young multidisciplinary firm based in Chennai, after she graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, with a major in architecture and a minor in interior design from Parsons School of Design, New York, after acquiring her Bachelor’s degree from Anna University, SAP. Her work on sustainability and context sensitivity has been recognized across multiple forums and was selected to be presented at the IIDEC Symposium in New York. The firm specializes in exploring sustainable design techniques to create aesthetic spaces without compromising its functionality. Dhanalakshmi has worked on a diverse range of projects around the globe, such as New York, Boston, Singapore, and Chennai, India. She was selected to represent India as a delegate at the AFS Youth Assembly 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York, alongside incredible delegates from over 100+ nations.