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About Atory

A commercial practice,rooted in construction reality

Studio Atory works across healthcare, office, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use environments. Our clients range from first-time tenants to experienced property owners.

Healthcare project — clinical planning and design
Sector 01
Healthcare
Retail project — interior design and finishes
Sector 02
Retail
Food and beverage project — hospitality interiors
Sector 03
Food & Beverage
Corporate project — workplace design and construction documents
Sector 04
Corporate
Hospitality project — restaurant and lounge environments
Sector 05
Hospitality
Sports and recreation project — site investigation and planning
Sector 06
Sports & Recreation
What we do well

Translate business intent into buildable space

Every project begins with understanding how a business actually operates — teams, people, workflow, adjacencies, and future flexibility. It ends with drawings a contractor can build from without guessing.

We think about code, cost, and construction from day one — not at the end. That discipline comes from a team grounded in real construction experience, which keeps decisions honest and drawings buildable.

And we listen.

It isn't only about the numbers. It is about what this space means to you and the people who will work in it every day.

01
Start
Existing shell space and site

The shell

We start with the existing condition — a site, a shell, a set of constraints.

02
Program
Test fit floor plan

Plan & test fit

Operational needs translate into a workable, code-compliant layout.

03
Visualize
3D massing model of the floor plan

Massing & model

The plan becomes a 3D model clients can walk through and refine.

04
Realize
Finished interior rendering

Realized design

Documentation coordinates into the finished space your team will use.

Leadership

The people behind Atory

Nandini Ramasesh, AIA, NCARB

Nandini Ramasesh, AIA, NCARB

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Principal, Architecture

Leads Design and Architecture at Atory. With 25+ years of experience across healthcare, workplace, retail, and mixed-use commercial projects, Nandini sets the standard for how drawings leave the studio — buildable, coordinated, and clear.

Passionate about creating spaces that are functional, buildable, and timeless, she brings a thoughtful balance of design vision, technical precision, and real-world constructability to every project.

Pooja Goel

Pooja Goel

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Principal, Operations

Pooja leads operations and client relationships at Atory. Two decades on the construction side — with DPR, JE Dunn, and Gilbane — shape how she approaches design, starting every project with constructability at the core.

She ensures every engagement begins with the right questions, aligning design with business goals, budget, and long-term vision.

Where we work

Two offices, one standard

US map showing Dallas and McLean office locations

Dallas, TX

Serving clients across the state of Texas — from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex to communities statewide.

McLean, VA

Serving clients across the Commonwealth of Virginia and the broader Washington DC metro region.

Local insight in two regions, with one consistent standard for how work leaves the studio.

Let's talk

Let's build something real

Tell us about your project — we'll take it from there.