Vice Chair - Kenya Green Building Society
Gurmukh is the Founder and Principal Architect at Grasp Design Ltd. He is a registered architect with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya and also serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Kenya Green Building Society.
With over 15 years of experience, Gurmukh blends digital tools with local craft to design innovative and fluid spaces and experiences. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of context, while also informed by technical precision"”drawing on data, environmental analysis, and performance modelling to shape spaces that are both sustainable and highly functional. This multidisciplinary, balanced approach allows him to deliver architecture that is thoughtful, efficient, and impactful.
New cities face a critical choice: embrace the wisdom of traditional urbanism or pioneer experimental designs for the future. This session brings together leading architects, planners, and developers to explore how urban design can blend heritage, cultural identity, and cutting-edge innovation to create cities that feel both familiar and forward-looking.