About ate.teen studio — contemporary architecture practice in Kollam, Kerala
Ar. Abhishek Aji
CEO & Founder
Leadership
“We don't impose architecture on a site, we uncover the architecture that already belongs there.”
Ate.Teen studio is an architecture practice focused on contemporary residential design. Working across architecture, interiors and construction, the studio creates spaces defined by natural light, material honesty and careful attention to detail. Each project responds uniquely to its environment, resulting in architecture that is both contextual and quietly expressive.
The Meaning of Our Brand
Why the name
ate.teen?
People often ask why I named my architecture studio Ate.Teen.
The story begins with 18, a number that's always been lucky for me. Instead of using the number directly, I wanted to express it in a more unique way, so I wrote it as Ate.Teen.
Over time, the name took on its own meaning — it felt like someone doing something meaningful in their teens. Coincidentally, I also started my architecture journey at the age of 18, making the name even more personal.
What began as a creative twist on a lucky number has become a reminder of where it all started — and the passion that continues to shape every project at Ate.Teen Studio.
Architecture is theslowest art form —we make it timeless.
Founded in 2023 in Kollam, we operate at the intersection of architecture and engineering, delivering private villas, commercial landmarks and interiors for clients who measure value in decades, not seasons.