
Senior Designer VP, HKS
For the past ten years Basim Shamsuddin has practiced architecture in Chicago having previously worked the UK and UAE. He is deeply interested in the intersection between conceptual and narrative-driven design. Using atypical materials, he unlocks new design possibilities resulting in memorable experiences and authentic buildings.
Understanding how spaces shape the user experience, he is passionate about creating remarkable spaces.
Basim has worked across typologies including healthcare, hospitality, arts and cultural, commercial, venues, and multi-family housing. As a senior designer he is primarily focused on high-performance enclosures, computational tools, and the seamless integration of systems.

