Vishal Saxena
A Canberra-based architect and urban designer, Vishal has had a career spanning over 24 years and three distinct cultural regions, having lived and worked in cities across South Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.
Some of the notable projects include 'The Avenue Hotel' and 'Deco Hotel' on Northbourne Avenue, the proposed redevelopment of the Pavilion Hotel site on 217 Northbourne as urban renewal projects, the Infinity development in Gungahlin, the Norwest Business Park redevelopment in Sydney, the Al Dana development in Abu Dhabi, as well as numerous other hotels, up to 55 storey towers, carparks, hospitals, master plans, etc.
Vishal has led design studios in many major architectural firms until he joined HYPERSPACE with Meetu. His strength lies in creating high-quality contemporary designs for single and multi-use residential and mixed-use commercial and institutional projects, campuses, child cares, multi-storey carparks, etc. As a designer, Vishal has a breadth of experience and enjoys working on concepts from the ground up with simple sketches to engage with clients, which eventually, through deep engagement, translate into striking developments. He has excellent existing relationships with clients from all spheres, such as private developers, the Commonwealth/ACT government, 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. Employing the above principles, Vishal has delivered major projects in numerous cities such as Canberra, Sydney, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bangalore, and New Delhi. A bit of a technology nut he has implemented the best.
Vishal is an expert and ardent technology enthusiast when it comes to built environment and architecture. He has implemented best in the industry practices such as BIM (Building Information Modeling) and architectural visualization as an integral to delivering design and construction. Currently he is delving into the profound impact that AI (Artificial intelligence) on our industry in the short and medium term.
Vishal has an abiding interest in placemaking and the urban fabric of our cities and believes that 'good design' can create enduring places. A Canberra resident for the last ten years, he endeavors to enrich the story and fabric of Canberra and other cities through great design.