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2024 Design Awards Judges

It is our foundation to celebrate the optimism of design, and its ability to positively impact our communities and our planet.

Now in its 19th year, the Shaw Contract Design Awards program is our chance to look through the Design Optimist lens at spaces that inspire new ways of working, learning, healing, and thriving. 

Stay tuned for when winners will be announced in late August!

Meet the Judges from the Best of India Panel

These judges will be looking through the Design Optimist lens at spaces that represent the best of design from their region, along with those that consider our four People Together, Planet Forever ambitions - Material Health, Circular Economy, Carbon Impact and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

 

 

Andrea Andreotti

Chief Design Officer

Ultraconfidentiel Design
Delhi

As an architect, visionary, and design manager, Andrea has worked on global-scale assignments leading design and architectural projects for renowned MNCs and Fortune 500 companies.

As Chief Design Officer and Board Member, Andrea leads design vision, strategy, and expansion in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

Andrea graduated with honors with an experimental thesis in Boston (USA) and started his career with various collaborations for different companies in Europe on projects of all sizes. 

In 2016, he won the Fassa Bortolo International Award for Sustainable Architecture. In 2017 he founded Dachat SRLS, a Design and Build firm operating in Italy. In 2019, he was appointed as Head of Design, Ultraconfidentiel, and achieved various accolades including Top 30 Architects by Forbes India (2021), Most Innovative Design Firm (2021), and the Most Promising Company of the Year (2021).

Meenakshi Sharma

Vice President - Design Services

Vestian Global Workplace Services
Bangalore

Meenakshi Sharma has trained as an Architect and has over 19 years of experience with architecture and interior design practices. Meenakshi is involved in corporate real estate and large-scale multinational corporate workplace projects. Her client experience ranges across banking, finance, technology, start-ups, and media sectors.

Meenakshi strongly believes in continuous learning and has recently pursued a Design Thinking program at Stanford University. The successful, challenging, and enriching experience gained through this journey includes managing projects from different sectors, providing design solutions, conceptualising and supporting the execution of projects from a vision to reality.

With her relentless passion for aesthetics and meaningful design, Meenakshi has contributed meaningfully to clients like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Accenture, and CISCO Systems, among others.

Reema Bhandari

Director

M Moser Associates (India)
Bangalore

With over 15 years of experience in the design and construction industries, Reema brings extensive knowledge and unwavering commitment to every project she leads.

Driven by a passion for innovative workplace design, Reema skillfully navigates, manages, and leads each project phase, from and designs through project and construction management. 

Through her approach and dedication, Reema consistently delivers exceptional value to clients, transforming their vision into tangible, high-impact realities.

Suraj Anchan

Director

rc architecture
Bangalore

Suraj leverages his extensive 20-plus-year career to deliver innovative, next-generation office spaces and strategic solutions. As the Founder and Design Director, he seamlessly integrates creativity with practicality while maintaining a steadfast focus on achieving business outcomes.

With a profound ability to guide clients through the entire design process, Suraj consistently exceeds expectations. His multidisciplinary expertise in architecture, workplace strategy, and design enables him to craft integrated and adaptable spaces that meet the demands of today’s dynamic environments.

Suraj has successfully completed numerous award-winning projects of significant scale and complexity. His strengths lie in his adept design and leadership of cross-functional project teams across multiple locations in India. His approach ensures that each project is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functionally superior, aligning with the client's vision and organizational goals.

By blending innovative design thinking with practical implementation, Suraj creates spaces that inspire and support the evolving needs of ever evolving businesses.

Vikrant Bhatkar

Director – CRE

DSP Design Associates
Mumbai

As a seasoned architect with decades of industry experience, Vikrant’s design deliveries consistently push boundaries, seamlessly integrating creative vision with data-driven insights and scientific optimization.

Vikrant brings his previous experience which includes roles at Space Matrix Design Consultants and others. Vikrant is a Bachelor of Architecture & Planning from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai.

With a robust skill set that includes architectural design and more, Vikrant contributes valuable insights to the industry and his unique perspectives make him an invaluable asset in any organizational setting.

An avid marathoner, Vikrant is committed to physical fitness and personal growth. He is an inspiration to many a colleague and friend for his sporty pursuits.

View all judges from each Best of Region panel around the globe!

Best of Asia

Cheng Chung Design PTE Ltd.
Senior Vice President
Singapore

 M Moser Associates
Senior Associate, Design
Singapore

Interior Architecture 103 Co., Ltd.
Chairwoman
Thailand

 designFreak Co.Ltd.
Founder, CEO & Design Director
Japan

 Space Matrix Design Consultants Pte Ltd.
Director, Business Operations
Singapore

Best of Australia & New Zealand

Architectus
Senior Associate
Sydney, Australia

fjcstudio
Principal
Melbourne, Australia

Bates Smart
Associate Director
Sydney, Australia

Woods Bagot
Senior Associate
Perth, Australia

Monk Mackenzie
Associate
Auckland, New Zealand

Best Of Canada

Shearer Interior Design Inc
Principal, Workplace Specialist
Calgary

Zeidler Architecture
Creative Director, Interior Design
Calgary

Holland Licensed Interior Design
Founding Partner
Calgary

Arcadis
Associate Principal, Studio Manager
Edmonton

Lori Cox Design
Principal
Edmonton

Best of Greater China

ZZT Industrial Buildings
Founder
Shanghai, China

  Gensler
-
Beijing, China

  ADM Design Co., Ltd.
Creative Director
Shanghai, China

Foster and Partners
Co-chair
Shenzhen, China

AnyScale
-
Beijing, China

Best of Latin America

Perkins&Will
Principal
Monterrey, México

Athié Wohnrath
Concept Designer
São Paulo, Brasil

Garnier Arquitectos
Senior Interior Designer
San José, Costa Rica

OARQUITECTOS
Principal
Santiago, Chile

Contract Workplaces
Design Director
Bogotá, Colombia

Best of Middle East & Africa

Gensler
Associate/Senior Interior Designer
UAE

THE Architects
Architect
Istanbul

Best of UK & Continental Europe 

Morgan Lovell
Lead Designer
United Kingdom

Massive Design
Design Director
Poland

Habit Action
Creative Director
United Kingdom

The Fresh Perspective
Interior Architect
Nederland

Best of USA

Southern Methodist University
Project Manager, Registered Interior Designer
Dallas, TX

TMPartners
Associate Principal / Senior Interior Designer
Brentwood, TN

MKDA
Creative Director
New York, NY

IHG ® Hotels & Resorts
Design Manager
Atlanta, GA

CPG Architects
Senior Project Designer
New York, NY