Succeeding in any business requires grit, determination, hard work, passion, and an innovative mindset. Only dedicated businessperson with the zeal to achieve their goals and a knack to push their limits can transform their dreams into realities. In today’s modern age, women are equally participating in business activities and are transforming a small business into a huge corporation.
They are putting in their best efforts to ensure that every target is achieved at the designated time period. These dedicated business leaders treat every employee as equals and provide them the opportunity to nurture their skills and grow as professionals. These inspiring businesswomen are not only achieving their business objectives but are also inspiring others to achieve their best through their dedicated endeavours.
One such noteworthy and inspiring woman who is transforming the business world through her constant efforts is none other than Ar. Ekta Ahuja, the Business Owner of Tejomaya Designs.
Exploring the Seasoned Veteran
Ar. Ekta is a name well-known in her industry with over 20 years of experience in architecture and luxury interior design. She is the principal architect and founder of her company ‘Tejomaya’. The term ‘Tejomaya’ means full of light the essence of which Ar. Ekta whole-heartedly endeavours to bring into all aspects of her professional and personal life.
She is an alumnus of Dr B. N. College of Architecture and has done her schooling from St. Joseph’s High School, Pashan. She has worked with well-known architects before striking out to chart her course.
A Focused Entrepreneur
Ar. Ekta is an avid traveller with a keen interest in technology part of her wanderlust is the thirst to learn about and incorporate ever-evolving style, conveniences, and trends from the international design industry and technology into her work. She refers to her design style as ‘maximalist, layered with unique colour combinations, textures and exquisite artefacts, yet uncluttered. Her clients rely on her for her sophisticated yet entirely liveable design vision that remains unique to each client’s personality. Ar. Ekta lives in Pune with her husband, in-laws, and two children aged 15 and 11 and her pet chihuahua.
A Figurehead in the Luxury Interior Design Industry
Ar. Ekta Ahuja is one of the most sought-after luxury interior designers in Pune. It was her relentless passion for design when she was 18 years old that kick started her iconic career.
Ekta’s ever evolving style is best defined as a ‘classic contemporary’ creating a non-chalant and stylish dialogue. Her use of neutral tones in the furniture and adding colour with artwork, artefacts and soft furnishings brings in the distinctive point of view to create memorable and inspired spaces.
She gives a timeless and refined vision to every project she undertakes with a marked understanding of antiques and artefacts, textiles and textures, fine art and bespoke design, and scales and proportions.
While performing each project, her philosophy is a combination of three sources of inspiration: the spirit of the client, the essence of the space, and lastly, its surroundings. By combining these three variables, each ‘project equation’ yields a bespoke, ultra-personalised and coherent result.
Ekta’s portfolio is a diverse selection of luxury projects spanning across Pune. Her team has put their stamps on penthouses, bungalows, chalets, apartments, offices, showrooms, retail stores, facade designs, and landscape.
Recipient of Several Laurels
Throughout her illustrious career of crafting numerous masterpieces, Ar. Ekta has received many awards and recognition. She received the ‘Achievers Award’ for the Most Innovative Interior Designer in the year 2019.
Ar. Ekta’s work has been featured in ‘Family Interiors’ magazine and ‘Architecture and Interior Reflections.’
About Tejomaya
Tejomaya Architects & Interior Designers is one of the leading architectural firms in Pune. It is known for architects, interior designers, and much more. Armed with an in-depth knowledge and extensive expertise in the realm of architecture and design, this firm is known for transforming basic brick and mortar into extraordinary spaces. This professional enterprise visualizes, ideates, and implements residential, commercial, and/or industrial projects that redefine a particular area’s architectural landscape at large. It has the know-how to cater to a diverse set of industries spanning hospitality, education, healthcare, IT, and retail. Each architectural project this firm undertakes employs a dedication to design excellence, efficient delivery, and sophistication in building technology.
Delivering Excellent Services
Ar. Ekta has an experienced, highly qualified, and dynamic team of interior designers, architects, technicians, and project managers specializing in multiple aspects of design. The combined skills of the team and their extensive network of professional and highly skilled consultants, artisans, construction experts, and manufacturers of bespoke services allow them to offer the consummate design experience for their clients.
This depth of knowledge has allowed her to undertake a wide variety of projects with varying budgets and divergent levels of specification and intensity. Ar. Ekta takes on projects ranging from a straightforward interior design refurbishment through to the complex architectural design, development, and construction of substantial properties.
Tejomaya is renowned for its turnkey integrated lifestyle design. Ar. Ekta and her team manage the entire process from conception through to completion. The team is equally accustomed to working on both residential and commercial projects, in and outside Pune.
