Artesa
Just as skilled artisans create each design with care, Artesa, which means ‘artisan’ in Catalan, combines elements like space, texture, color, light, comfort, and human habits to transform interiors into welcoming homes.
Artesa is a design consultancy dedicated to adding elegance to every living space. Their pursuit of beauty, balance, and harmony is evident in precise spatial arrangements, subtle variations in hues, and even the exact dimensions of a door hinge.
With a rich portfolio of residential designs across Asia, ranging from compact studios to expansive landed properties, Artesa brings extensive experience to every home they shape. They continuously redefine popular styles—be it classical, modernist, traditional, eclectic, or contemporary—to highlight the best features of each location and create homes that truly reflect their owners.
Over the past twenty years, Alexis has established himself as a trusted design consultant, serving long-term clients such as Maybank, OCBC, UOB Bank, Singtel, and StarHub. His keen eye for aesthetics, attention to technical details, and strong project management skills have earned him praise from clients like China Taiping Insurance (15 years), Lei Shing Hong (19 years), and more. Alexis has also contributed significantly to Maybank’s international offices in Singapore, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
Alexis’s designs have received prestigious awards, including the Green Mark Award (Gold Plus) for Air Liquide offices. His projects like ARINC and Future Electronics were also nominees for Singapore’s esteemed President’s Design Award. His cumulative project completions exceed S$50 million.
After studying and working in the United States for ten years, Sophanith returned to Cambodia to contribute to its furniture and interior design sectors. With expertise in design and project management, he has successfully completed numerous interior design projects, from apartments to villas.
In 2011, Sophanith founded Key Interior, expanding his influence in the industry. He also joined his family’s business, Neak Poan Home Center, established in 1987, now renowned as one of Cambodia’s largest furniture stores and a national icon. The company showcases major international furniture brands, catering to medium to high-end markets.
With nearly two decades in the interior design field, Veg has handled diverse projects, from conceptualizing solutions to overseeing construction. Notable projects include overseeing Courts Singapore’s 136,000 sq ft retail store (S$3.5 million) and managing the merger office of BAX Global and DB Schenker, a 120,000 sq ft regional office. In 2015, he completed Maybank’s Phnom Penh head office, a project valued at over US$5 million.
Whether working on local or international projects, for small businesses or multinational corporations, Veg applies design thinking to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs.
Aizuddin brings nearly a decade of experience and a degree in building surveying from the University Technology Mara (UiTM) to his role. He oversees processes such as subcontractor sourcing, pricing, tender submissions, and cost evaluations. Aizuddin has served clients like Maybank, OCBC, Starhub, Singtel, the Port of Singapore Authority, and Technoform. His largest project to date is valued at over US$5 million.
Artesa Awards and Credentials
Alexis’s designs have received prestigious awards, such as the Green Mark Award (Gold Plus) for Air Liquide’s offices. His contributions to projects like ARINC and Future Electronics earned nominations for Singapore’s renowned President’s Design Award. Throughout his career, he has successfully completed projects valued at over S$50 million.
Services Offered
Artesa offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet diverse business needs.
Design & Build: Artesa provides full design and construction services, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to completion. We specialize in creating efficient and functional work environments that align with business objectives.
Pre-Lease Services: We assist businesses in evaluating space requirements and analyzing buildings to identify the ideal office space. Our services include preliminary Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) assessments, floor cable management, electrical design for server rooms, and air-conditioning checks.
Interior Design & Planning: Our approach to interior design integrates each client’s unique objectives, processes, culture, and brand identity. We offer comprehensive services including blocking and stacking analysis, programming, interior design, space planning, and selection of furniture and finishes. Additionally, we provide preliminary budgeting, construction documentation, specifications, and oversee construction administration.
Procurement & Construction: Beyond interior aesthetics, we design mechanical and electrical systems, lighting, power, air-conditioning, and fire services. This ensures that our designs not only enhance aesthetics but also optimize functionality and safety according to stringent business requirements.
Project Management: Artesa manages projects meticulously from pre-construction to handover, ensuring clients are informed and updated throughout the process. Our services encompass owner representation, construction management, cost control, contract administration, and management of change orders and requests for information (RFIs).
Migration Management: We facilitate seamless transitions into new office spaces by overseeing the migration of office equipment, minimizing downtime and costs for businesses.
Workplace Safety & Health: Committed to safety, we collaborate closely with suppliers and partners to maintain injury- and illness-free environments. Artesa is certified by the Workplace Safety and Health Council with bizSAFE Level 4 accreditation.
Design Consultancy: Our consultancy services span architecture, interiors, and facilities management. We offer expertise in commercial and institutional architecture, space planning, renovation, new facility design, and specialized environments such as manufacturing and high technology spaces. Additionally, our capabilities include seismic retrofitting, code analysis, AutoCAD and Microstation drawing formats, and move coordination.
Artesa strives to deliver innovative and practical solutions that enhance workplace productivity, efficiency, and aesthetics, tailored to the unique needs of each client.