Founded in 2018, The Architecture Story (TAS) is a Chennai-based design studio dedicated
to spatial storytelling through the mediums of Architecture, Interior Design, Exhibition Design and objects.

Co-Founders

Deepak Jawahar is an award-winning architect who has worked on significant cultural projects around the world for nearly a decade with leading international design studios in Amsterdam, Doha, Frankfurt, London, and Shanghai. He is co-founder and Design Director at The Architecture Story. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the European Graduate School, where he is exploring the role of architecture in contemporary society. His work has received widespread recognition, including prestigious accolades such as the Lexus Design Awards, Godrej Design Lab Prototype Award, and the Kyoorius Award.

Justine De Penning is a multidisciplinary designer who graduated from the Architectural
Association with a Masters in Spatial Performance and Design and the Royal College of Art with a Masters in Interior Design. Colours, movement and materials form a large part of Justine’s research. She is interested in experimenting with new materials as well as using traditional techniques of making to produce immersive spatial narratives.