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Architect Sonam Tshering
Proprietor, United Consultancy
About us
A studio of engineers and designers building Bhutan's next generation of places.
Since 2009 we have partnered with government, developers and communities to shape architecture, infrastructure and landscapes that respect Bhutan's ecology and culture.
2009
Founded
15+
Disciplines
40+
Specialists
20
Districts served
2009
Established in Thimphu
A studio built by architects, engineers and planners under one roof.
Our story
From a small studio to a multidisciplinary practice.
At United Consultancy, we engineer the vision and anchor the technical integrity of the structures shaping Bhutan. We deliver refined architecture, rigorous engineering, and strategic planning required to ensure projects stand safely, comply with regulations, and respect budget constraints.
Since 2009, our multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, planners, and surveyors has partnered with government agencies, private developers, and local communities to design a resilient built environment — one that honors Bhutan's unique ecology, rich culture, and challenging mountainous terrain.
Timeline
Seventeen years, and building.
2009
Studio founded in Thimphu
Architect Sonam Tshering establishes United Consultancy as a dedicated team of designers and engineers.
2013
Multidisciplinary expansion
Structural, MEP, surveying and geotechnical teams join under one roof.
2017
Landmark public projects
Delivery of institutional and infrastructure commissions across five districts.
2021
Digital & GIS practice
In-house GIS, BIM and geotechnical laboratory capabilities established.
2026
Bhutan's studio of record
40+ specialists across 15+ disciplines serving clients nationwide.
Vision
To be Bhutan's most trusted partner in shaping sustainable, future-ready places.
Mission
Transform ideas into practical, efficient and beautifully engineered developments.
Approach
Studio-led, technically rigorous and rooted in the ecology and culture of Bhutan.
Why United Consultancy
Four things clients tell us make the difference.
Independent
We're advisers to the client, not tied to any contractor.
In-house
Every discipline sits in one studio — fewer handovers, faster answers.
In-country
Deep knowledge of Bhutan's terrain, codes and climate.
End-to-end
From soil test to site handover, we can carry the whole project.
Credentials
Registered, certified, accountable.
CDB Registered
Construction Development Board, Bhutan — Class A consultancy.
MoWHS Empanelled
Ministry of Works & Human Settlement approved consultant.
In-house Geotech Lab
SBC, SPT, CPT, PLT and full soil-testing capability.
BIM-enabled Studio
Coordinated 3D delivery across architecture, structure and MEP.
Core values
Principles we hold to.
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Innovation
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Integrity
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Excellence
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Sustainability
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Collaboration
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Professionalism
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Quality
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Responsibility
Team
Led by experience.
A senior team of architects, engineers and planners with decades of combined experience delivering projects across every district in Bhutan.
Organization
How the studio is structured.
Three directorates report into the CEO — Architecture & Urban Planning, Engineering & Construction, and HR & Finance — each with specialised in-house units.
Chief Executive Officer
Director — Architecture & Urban Planning
- Architecture Unit
- Urban Planning Unit
- Interior Design Unit
Director — Engineering & Construction
- Pavement Unit
- Structure Unit
- Electrical Unit
- Survey Unit
- Estimation Unit
- Supervision Unit
Director — HR & Finance
- HR & ADM Unit
- Finance Unit
- Store & Procurement Unit
Interested in joining the studio? We're always looking for thoughtful designers and engineers.
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