Jyotsna Lakhamraju
Founder and Design Director
Jyotsna Lakhamraju is a creative designer who tells stories through spaces that are grounded in beauty, form, balance and exploration. She studied electronics and communication engineering, has a masters in bio-medical engineering, and previously worked in education and publication.
When Jyotsna discovered interior design, all her interests came together in perfect harmony. Her interior design experience started with Valternative in 2017 executing projects across Singapore, India, U.K. and U.S.A.. She believes in highlighting the uniqueness of each client, giving them a place that balances practicality, comfort and aesthetics. Her work has a strong conceptual and artistic basis and is grounded in the use of natural materials. Whether it is designing interiors of apartments, houses or villas, she is happiest helping people feel truly at home in their spaces.
+65 9773 0930
Darren Yio
Founding Principal Archetype Studio
Darren Yio received his B.Arch. (Hons) from the University of Melbourne in 2007. Prior to the completion of his architecture degree, Darren also spent time studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark. Upon his graduation, he worked on numerous projects both regionally and internationally. Darren has executed design work throughout Southeast Asia, China, Maldives, Africa and U.S.A. His interest in design extends from the fields of masterplanning to architecture, interiors, landscape, furniture design and graphics.
+65 9756 3263