Cushman & Wakefield Office

Despina Katsikakis, Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield appoints Despina Katsikakis to a client-advisory role. She is an industry-leading expert on the impact of the workplace on business performance. She has led innovation, research and implementation of transformative business environments and exemplary real estate developments worldwide for over 30 years.

Institution of Structural Engineers’ 2017 Gold Medal news

Jo da Silva Arup Director

Jo da Silva of Arup, awarded The Institution of Structural Engineers’ 2017 Gold Medal. The prize recognises the outstanding leadership she has provided as both a structural and humanitarian engineer. She co-ordinated over 100 humanitarian agencies to provide transitional shelter in Sri Lanka after the Indian Ocean Tsunami.

Punjab Kesari Headquarters Office Delhi NCR

Punjab Kesari Headquarters Office in Delhi

Translation of a traditional Indian facade pattern (Jali) using digital simulations into an iterative processes to create a responsive built form. Sustainability is central to the design by Studio Symbiosis Architects, via optimized natural lighting, cross ventilation and heat gain reduction. Landscape flows inside the building through an urban lobby.