Speakers

Vignesh Chandrasekaran is a Senior Associate at ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects, a national design practice with more than 60 years’ experience in community-focussed architecture, masterplanning and interior design. He is a leader in the Seniors Living and Care team, with over 20 years’ experience across four countries. His international work spans a wide range of architectural and planning contexts, from highly formal systems to more informal conditions, and collaborations with renowned architects and educators including Prof. B.V. Doshi and Ar. Charles Correa. His expertise encompasses spatial planning, participatory design, urbanism and masterplanning. He has a strong focus on community-driven, inclusive, practical outcomes, and Designing with respect for Country. Vignesh has also contributed to design education, architectural research and interdisciplinary learning, including teaching and research roles at CEPT University and Deakin University, and urban research and participatory design projects with the Charles Correa Foundation and La Manufacture des Paysages in France.