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Ananta Sodhi

NCIDQ, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Principal, Boston

Having lived across multiple countries and cultures, Ananta built an early understanding of how people connect to place, shaping her ability to synthesize diverse influences into cohesive, meaningful, and resonant environments. This perspective continues to define both her leadership and her approach to design. She views design as inherently multidisciplinary, where landscape, architecture, interiors, and strategy align to create work with depth and lasting impact.

Ananta leads with clarity, shaping projects through critical observation, strong conceptual thinking, and meaningful collaboration. She partners closely with clients and teams to distill complexity into clear design frameworks, guiding projects from vision through execution with consistency and purpose. Her work is grounded in context, culture, and a commitment to design excellence.

Recognized for her ability to listen deeply and build trust, Ananta has led projects across North America for institutional clients, including student life, residential life, sports and recreation, and academic environments.

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A person walks past a wooden wall with vertical lines, alongside a glass railing in a well-lit interior space.
Seating area with red upholstered booths, wooden accents, and pendant lighting. Minimalist design for a cafe or restaurant setting.
Interior seating area featuring a simple wooden bench with an orange cushion by a large window, overlooking a street with a parked car.
Exterior view of the Feil Family & Weill Family Residence Hall, featuring large glass windows and contemporary architectural design in an urban setting.
Weill Cornell Medicine, Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall
Interior view of a spacious lobby with large windows, glass railings, a concierge, and individuals engaging inside the space.
Weill Cornell Medicine, Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall
Perspective
Concept Driven at Every Scale

To Ananta, consistency in design language across every scale of an interior environment creates a cohesive spatial experience. She consistently treats each interior detail, no matter how small, as an equally critical component. Whether it is a bench, a corridor, or carefully chosen furniture, each is a piece of the same puzzle.

"As an interior architect and designer, I craft with spatial hierarchy, light, and materiality. Thoughtful use of these tools transforms everyday spaces into memorable experiences."
Building section illustration showing various floors with people, natural light, and distinct architectural elements. Features space for activities and offices.
Interior view of a fitness center with seating, a staircase, and large windows allowing natural light. People are interacting in the space.
Weill Cornell Medicine, Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall
Ananta Sodhi discussing with teammates at a table covered with drawings and notes. Office setting with modern design elements.
With the fundamental belief that diverse perspectives create the strongest impact, Ananta is deeply committed to building others up through engaging in design dialogues at a studio, community, and firmwide level. 
Students working and relaxing in a spacious lounge with large windows and comfortable seating, overlooking a green outdoor view.
Group of people socializing in a kitchen and dining area, featuring a large island, modern appliances, and ample natural light.
Students engage in leisure activities in a spacious lounge area featuring billiards and table tennis, with ample natural light and comfortable seating.
People relaxing on a spacious rooftop terrace with seating and green landscaping, overlooking a skyline with church steeples and trees.
Samford University, Gaston and Mann Residence Hall
Respecting Context though Restraint

With work spanning multiple locations, Ananta understands that resonant spaces need to be rooted in their ecological place and culture. At Samford University, Ananta led the interior design strategy for their new first year residence hall, creating a thoughtful and contextually responsive living environment.

Ananta's Featured Work

Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall Modern medical student residence hall on a sunny day at an intersection in New York City.
Work
Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall
New York, New York
University of California San Diego, Pepper Canyon West Living and Learning Neighborhood
Work
University of California San Diego, Pepper Canyon West Living and Learning Neighborhood
La Jolla, California
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