Principal | Architecture Design Director, Gensler Middle East
As Architecture Design Director of Gensler Middle East, Raj leads a practice delivering high-profile commercial, hospitality and lifestyle projects throughout the region and Asia. Raj’s experience across different cultures influences his design approach as he weaves traditional and modern architecture into contemporary designs relevant to their cultural and contextual settings. A passionate designer, he exhibits care in creating rich, unique, and aesthetically iconic facades that not only respond to the program of the internal spaces but also the harsh external climatic environment. Raj enjoys collaborating with teams, mentoring young architects, and exploring cultural influences that impact how buildings are spatial experienced.
Raj earned a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Architecture from Yale University. He is a registered American Architect and moved to the region 20 years ago. During that time, his creative talent and leadership ability has made him an award-winning architect with a portfolio that includes many esteemed projects throughout the region. He frequently speaks at conferences and events with an aim to engage in conversations that influence design trends as well as participates in design review panels at several Universities. A perennial figure in the list of Most Powerful Architects in the Middle East and various design magazines, Raj’s professional thoroughness and dedication to his work make him one of the most trusted architects in the region.
