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PROFILE

Grasp Design: A Fresh Approach to Architecture

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o practice has the desire to disrupt the architectural and interior design industry like Grasp Design. Grasp is determined to dismantle the status quo by crafting a rather revolutionary modus operandi. “We are a firm that wants to foster free thinking and give people the opportunity for growth,” says Gurmukh Singh Panesar, Founder and Principal Architect at Grasp Design Ltd.

Part of the team at Grasp Design Ltd

There are good reasons why Panesar believes the architectural and interior design industry is ready for change. For decades, most of the industry has not kept up with international best practices in regards to design, documentation and sustainability. .. This cuts across from design to construction where there is generally a lack of relevant continuous training for staff to keep up to date and compete globally in an ever evolving industry.

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When Panesar founded Grasp in 2016, it was thus a decision informed by a strong desire to change how things are done from an elemental level. Having gained useful and relevant experience while in university and after graduation, Panesar was convinced that for the industry to thrive, fresh ideas and fostering a paradigm shift in thinking was paramount. www.constructionreviewonline.com


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