What Thomas Associates Architects does

Thomas Associates Architects is an India-based architectural and design practice founded in the early 1970s by T.M. Thomas in Bengaluru, now under second-generation principal leadership with Tilak Thomas. The firm operates as a full-service design practice, delivering urban design, master planning, landscape architecture, architecture, workplace design and interior design services. Its client base is concentrated in South India, particularly Bengaluru, and spans premium hospitality (Leela Palace, ITC Kohenur, Taj Vivanta), landmark commercial and mixed-use real estate (UB City, Kingfisher Tower) and corporate and technology occupiers.

The practice reports a cumulative delivery of more than 200 million sqft across 2,000+ projects, with a further 45 million sqft reportedly under execution. It employs 70+ architects organised across its six design disciplines. There is no public disclosure of fees, project economics or unit pricing, and the firm has no announced external funding; it operates as a privately held, founder-controlled practice.

Revenue mechanics follow a project-based professional services model typical of mid-sized architecture firms — design and supervision fees tied to individual commissions, milestone billings over multi-year project lifecycles, and repeat business from long-tenured developer and corporate clients. No technology platform, software product, licensing or recurring revenue stream is disclosed. Geographic footprint is anchored in Bengaluru with reference to South Indian projects; there is no documented expansion into other Indian metros or international markets.

Name

Thomas Associates Architects

Legal name

Thomas Associates Architects

Website

https://thomassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Thomas Associates Architects is a Bengaluru-based, founder-led architecture and design practice founded in the early 1970s, delivering urban design, master planning, architecture, workplace and interior design to hospitality, commercial and technology clients across South India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Master planning services
• Urban design
• Workplace design
• Interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Project-based fees for architectural design services including urban design, master planning, landscape, architecture, workplace design, and interior design for commercial, hospitality, IT campuses, and residential projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Thomas Associates Architects is a professional architectural services firm delivering urban design, master planning, landscape design, architecture, workplace design, and interior design for commercial developments, IT campuses and tech parks, hospitality projects, and residential skyscrapers. The firm is engaged on a project basis by corporate clients, real estate developers, hospitality operators, and urban development authorities primarily across South India.

Product overview

Thomas Associates Architects is a single unified architecture and design services firm offering six integrated service lines: Urban Design, Master Planning, Landscape Design, Architecture, Workplace Design, and Interior Design. These services are delivered as a coordinated portfolio by a team of 70+ architects, serving commercial developers, technology companies, and hospitality operators across South India. The firm has completed over 2000 projects totaling 200+ million square feet, with 45+ million square feet currently ongoing. Notable projects include UB City, Kingfisher Tower, tech parks for major technology firms, and hospitality projects such as Leela Palace Hotel, ITC Kohenur, and Taj Vivanta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Urban Design Urban design services focused on shaping cities and public spaces, creating sustainable and functional urban environments for government and private developers.
• Master Planning Comprehensive master planning services for large-scale developments and campus environments, supporting corporate, technology, and urban development clients.
• Landscape Design Landscape architecture services integrating natural and built environments across commercial, hospitality, and residential projects.
• Architecture Full-service architectural design for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, delivered as standalone commissions or as part of integrated engagements.
• Workplace Design Specialized workplace design services for corporate offices and tech parks, addressing the needs of large enterprises and technology firms.
• Interior Design Interior design services for commercial and hospitality spaces, complementing the firm's broader architectural engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ million sqft of completed projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EDSA: International landscape architecture and planning firm with strong hospitality, resort, and urban planning credentials. Comparable on landscape design and master planning components of Thomas Associates' service portfolio.
• SWA Group: Landscape architecture and urban design firm with expertise in master planning for large-scale developments. Comparable on landscape architecture and master planning services within an integrated design offering.
• Christopher Charles Benninger Architects: India-based full-service architecture firm with expertise in institutional, residential, commercial, and urban design. Comparable practice size, integrated service offering, and India-centric client base.
• Hafeez Contractor: India's largest architecture practice with deep portfolios in commercial, residential, and hospitality projects. Directly comparable as a full-service Indian architecture firm competing for marquee developers and corporate clients.
• Sanjay Puri Architects: Mumbai-based architecture firm with strong hospitality, commercial, and residential portfolios across India. Comparable service mix and project-based fee model serving similar enterprise developer clients.
• RSP Architects: Large Indian architecture practice delivering commercial, residential, hospitality, and urban projects for enterprise clients. Comparable full-service, project-based model and Indian geographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Global architecture practice with deep expertise in commercial, hospitality, and urban master planning, including Indian projects. Comparable on architectural design for landmark commercial and hospitality projects, though at much larger global scale.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with deep workplace design and commercial interiors expertise. Comparable on workplace design and large enterprise clients, but operates at much larger scale with global reach.
• Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF): Global architecture firm known for large-scale commercial skyscrapers and mixed-use developments, including work in Indian metros. Comparable on commercial, hospitality, and urban-scale mandates though broader global footprint.
• Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM): Global architecture and engineering firm delivering landmark commercial, hospitality, and urban projects worldwide. Comparable on large-scale architecture and urban design, with broader global presence and multi-disciplinary capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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