Biography
Based in Singapore, Vignesh is Gensler’s Design Technology Director for Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Greater China. He helps advance digital transformation across the firm by bringing together talent, process, and emerging technologies to create more intelligent design experiences.
Vignesh leads a high-powered design technology community focused on expanding what is possible for designers and clients through generative design, computational systems, design visualization, software development, and agile digital tools. His work spans complex mixed-use, retail, hospitality, sports, and workplace projects across the region. A recognized thought leader, Vignesh has published original research papers and regularly speaks at national and international forums on AI, machine learning, design computation, and BIM.
My vision is simple: to transform every Tony Stark in our industry into Iron Man. I build the technology that makes the suit and JARVIS possible.
Qualifications and Recognition
Master of Architecture, Design Technology & Sustainability
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Bachelor of Architecture, Anna University, Chennai
Registered Architect: India
Associate Member, Singapore Institute of Architects
Associate Member, American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
Member, Indian Institute of Architects
SBR International Business Awards “Best in Architecture,” Winner, Gensler APME, Innovations in Design Technology, 2023
SIA-YAL Award, Winner, AI and Digital Technology, 2024 & 2026
Panelist, GITEX AI Asia, Singapore, 2026
Panelist, Digital Construction Asia Executive Circle, 2026
Keynote Speaker, SpeckleCon London, 2025
Keynote Speaker, PIID, “AI+EI in Design,” Manila, Philippines, 2024
Keynote Speaker, CIFF Asia Pacific Design Summit, “Augmented Intelligence,” 2024