Vaishali Patel

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About Vaishali Patel

Vaishali’s accomplished international career as an architectural designer spans over 20 years, with experience in both the New York region and Ahmedabad, India. She brings a global perspective and passion to seamlessly integrate form, function, and the art of crafting spaces. She began her journey at CEPT University, India’s premier institution for architecture, and gained early experience with celebrated architect Bimal Patel at HCP. To expand her academic foundation and global exposure, she pursued a Master’s in Architecture at Pratt Institute in New York City. Since then, Vaishali has built a diverse portfolio in New York City, through roles in both boutique design studios and large international firms such as SOM, and Rockwell Group. Range of her work experience includes wide variety of project types—including residential, commercial, hospitality, educational, healthcare and cultural institutions. These projects have ranged from new buildings to adaptive reuse, preservation, and interior architecture. Vaishali’s experience in large firms has offered her a broad exposure to the art and complexity of the built environment, while her work in smaller studios has sharpened her hands-on skills through all phases of design, managing projects from concept to completion, nurturing client relationships, extensive team collaboration, navigating various regulatory agencies and ensuring design integrity through construction. Her professional commitment remains strong whether if high-end residential project or supportive/affordable housing projects. Vaishali's continued curiosity and dedication to shaping resilient built environments with optimum design and ecological responsibility that serve both people and the planet; client and project team alike are at the core of her evolving journey.