ATA Architects & Planners is a multi-discipline design firm committed to creating exceptional and sustainable built environment. Working from multiple locations in the United States, China and Chile, we provide comprehensive services in master planning, architecture, landscape architecture and interior design.BackgroundATA Architects & Planners was born from Austin Tao & Associates Inc., a St. Louis, USA based design firm founded by Austin Tao in 1980. Having Practised for over 30 years in the United States, Mr. Tao, his designs, and his firm have been recognized, respected, and decorated as one of top in their field. In 2004, A representative office was established in Beijing and has grown to become the current office of ATA Architects & Planners. In 2008, Austin Tao & Associates merged with the Architecture Firm in St. Louis, The Lawrence Group, Inc. ATA Architects & Planner remains independently operated. Since then two other Studios of ATA have been established in Chile and the United States.