Founded by principal designer Jay Arvind
J + A Design Studio is a multi-disciplinary design firm based in Vancouver, Canada. Our multi-disciplinary interior design firm is supported by a team of highly ambitious and creative designers.
Our projects emphasize experiences by creating environments that are both socially responsive and aesthetically progressive. We approach design as a dialogue between clients, collaborators, and site. We engage our trusted network of industry leading collaborators at the onset of each project, tapping into the collective strength of our skillsets throughout the entirety of our process. Our highly skilled and organized team oversees every aspect of the design process including Interior architectural details, finishes, furniture and furnishings, and custom details that are tailor-made for our projects.
Our mission is to approach each project with a holistic vision, and we commit to designing spaces through analysis, reflection, and a thorough understanding of the way in which a space engages with the people who live, play, and work within it. We believe in creating pragmatic solutions to suit requirement of the client, constructability and context.
Design Values
Our design and values are frequently inspired by the following principles, which find physical expression in ways directly related to the client, program and design problem. The presence of one or more of these elements is what defines our work.
Context
Honesty of materials
Use of techniques
Connecting indoor & outdoor spaces
Inject ambiance and energy through natural light
Work
Residential
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Multi-Family
- Mixed-use
- Single-Family
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Renovations
Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
- Hotel, Boutique H.
- Health Club
- Spa
Commercial
- Creative Office
- Corporate Office
- Gym
- Institutional
Retail
- Boutique Retail
- Flagship Store
- Showroom
Our Team
The quality of our staff, whose individuality, diverse experiences, and design excellence contributes to the creativity and energy of the team. Unlike larger firms, our studio has the advantage of being able to take a more personal approach on each project.
Jay Arvind is the founder and principal designer of J + A Design Studio Inc. With a distinguished career spanning two decades, Jay Arvind has established herself as a leading force in Vancouver’s interior design landscape. As the founder and principal designer of J + A Design Studio Inc., Jay brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to her projects.
Jay’s professional journey has been marked by associations with prominent Vancouver design firms and a global development company. Her impressive credentials include membership in IDIBC, RID (Registered Interior Designer), NCIDQ certification, and LEED accreditation.
Throughout her illustrious career, Jay has collaborated with innovators from around the world, fueling her passion for challenging conventional design norms. Her diverse portfolio showcases an impressive range of projects, from art installations and luxury residences to large-scale commercial and retail ventures.
As a successful entrepreneur, Jay values the relationships she builds and the opportunities for growth and learning that come with them. Jay Arvind’s dedication to her craft, giving back to her community through volunteer work, and her personal growth makes her a true inspiration in the world of interior design.