Experience
Architecture shaped across three countries.
An Architect and Urban designer, Vishal has had a career spanning over 25 years and three distinct cultural regions, having lived and worked in cities across Australia, India and the Middle East.
Some of the notable projects include 'The Avenue Hotel' and 'Deco Hotel' on Northbourne Avenue, proposed redevelopment of the Pavilion Hotel site on 242 Northbourne as urban renewal projects, Infinity development in Gungahlin, Norwest Business Park redevelopment in Sydney, Al Dana development in Abu Dhabi, numerous other hotels, carparks, hospitals, residential development, masterplans etc.
Vishal has led design studios in many major architectural firms all over the world and in Australia. Vishal's strength lies in creating high quality contemporary designs for highrise, multi-use residential, mixed-use commercial, institutional projects, campuses, childcares, multi storey carparks etc.
Vishal has very good existing relationships with clients from all spheres such as private developers, commonwealth/ACT govt., institutions and professional links to local consultants and statutory bodies.
His philosophy regards 'context', 'design process' and 'inclusivity for the community as the three cornerstones for achieving positive and enduring design outcomes in an urban continuum.
Professional practice
Context
Site, climate, landscape and planning shape the first design decisions.
Coordination
Architecture, planning, interiors and technical delivery remain connected.
Buildability
Clear documentation carries the design from approval into construction.
Selected writing
Canberra architecture, planning and built work.
Hyperspace Architecture