Kamlesh Kumar Bhargava, the founder of ATTICARCH, is a professionally qualified architect who completed a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree from B.M.S College of Engineering. While studying, Bhargava gained practical experience by working with several companies outside of college hours. In 2002, just one year after completing his studies, he set up Atticarch. Initially, the company focused on turnkey architectural projects, but over time, Bhargava recognized the strong demand for interior design and shifted the company’s focus exclusively to interiors.
Interior design presented more challenges and brought greater satisfaction to the team at Atticarch. Their day-to-day responsibilities involved managing projects from design to execution, with a team of over 20 architects, site engineers, and a labor force of 150+ carpenters, POP installers, electricians, plumbers, and more.
Currently, Atticarch operates successfully by transforming lives through transforming spaces. The company’s unique selling proposition (USP) lies in providing customized end-to-end interior solutions under one roof. Clients who visit the office do not need to go anywhere else for material selections or contact third parties for their requirements. All services are available in one place with a single point of contact, which ensures timely project delivery—a significant advantage of working with Atticarch.
Over the past two decades, Bhargava and his team have established Atticarch as one of the leading interior service providers in Bangalore. Their focus on quality, adherence to timelines, and excellent after-sales service have contributed to their success. They aim to continue their growth by exploring other avenues, such as developing modular infrastructure to support more clients in the future. They are also considering the establishment of a centralized material delivery center where a majority of interior-related materials will be readily available.
Atticarch initially began as a turnkey service provider for architectural projects in 2002, completing a significant number of architectural works in their first five years. However, for the past 12+ years, their primary focus has been interior design, and they have successfully completed numerous projects throughout Bangalore.
The company started with a small team of three employees and has now grown to over 20 interior designers. Their execution team has expanded from 20 people to 150+ people in recent years.
According to Bhargava, interior designing is a field where designers need to stay updated with the introduction of new materials and products flooding the market. Market trends are volatile and constantly changing, and staying educated and updated helps Atticarch stay competitive.
Client satisfaction has been a significant achievement for the company since its inception. In the early days, without the marketing tools available today, the company relied on satisfied clients as their marketing strategy. Atticarch continues to follow the same principles of delivering top-notch quality and completing projects on time. Bhargava takes pride in the fact that 40-50% of their clientele consists of repeat customers or referrals. The company places a strong emphasis on service, providing after-sales support and offering perks to clients throughout the year to maintain long-term relationships.
For aspiring architects and designers, Bhargava emphasizes the importance of hard work, consistency, and industry knowledge. This is a time for them to learn and acquire as much knowledge as possible, not just in technical aspects but also in developing client relations, as it will benefit them professionally in the long run.
Lastly, client testimonials serve as the greatest reward for the company. Hearing clients express their appreciation for the team’s efforts feels like a dream come true for the entire Atticarch team.