Where I Work: Aly Velji of Alykhan Velji Design
We head to Canada to talk to Principal Designer Aly Velji to learn more about his practice and his new office space.
For the last 14 years, Principal Designer Aly Velji has run his eponymous boutique design firm, called Alykhan Velji Designs, in Calgary, Alberta. Specializing in both residential and commercial design, Velji’s firm has perfected a timeless aesthetic by seamlessly merging modern and classic elements and bringing their clients’ visions to life. And in this instance, Velji became the client and designed his firm’s new headquarters with a residential vibe that invites warmth and promotes creativity. For this month’s Where I Work, we head north to Canada to learn more about Velji, his practice and his new office space.
What’s your studio/work environment like"Â
One thing that is a MUST for me at our studio is always having music in the background and a candle burning at all times. I find these really help to give some ambiance to the office and create a vibe. Sometimes it?s chill house, sometimes it?s 90?s R&B but there is always something on the playlist.
I have gone to great lengths in ensure there is a residential vibe in our space. I did not want the office to feel too commercial, so the space is very warm and inviting. I also wanted to ensure there is ample natural light, that is very important to me so we designed in the space so that there a lot of glass separations so that the light travels throughout all...
For the last 14 years, Principal Designer Aly Velji has run his eponymous boutique design firm, called Alykhan Velji Designs, in Calgary, Alberta. Specializing in both residential and commercial design, Velji’s firm has perfected a timeless aesthetic by seamlessly merging modern and classic elements and bringing their clients’ visions to life. And in this instance, Velji became the client and designed his firm’s new headquarters with a residential vibe that invites warmth and promotes creativity. For this month’s Where I Work, we head north to Canada to learn more about Velji, his practice and his new office space.
What’s your studio/work environment like"Â
One thing that is a MUST for me at our studio is always having music in the background and a candle burning at all times. I find these really help to give some ambiance to the office and create a vibe. Sometimes it?s chill house, sometimes it?s 90?s R&B but there is always something on the playlist.
I have gone to great lengths in ensure there is a residential vibe in our space. I did not want the office to feel too commercial, so the space is very warm and inviting. I also wanted to ensure there is ample natural light, that is very important to me so we designed in the space so that there a lot of glass separations so that the light travels throughout all...
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