Dhruv Gulabchande, Associate Director and Architect
Dhruv contributes to design-led public realm and retail projects within the office. Having studied at design schools of Westminster and Greenwich, with each commission he brings a narrative construct ultimately influencing his work. Using these principles he has most recently completed the design and implementation for the remodelling of Hammerson’s New Street Mall at Grand Central, Birmingham.
"The built environment resides in the realm of research, design and cultural relevance. I take the stance that all spatial form should be composed of social narrative."
Specialist Skills and Qualifications
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BA(Hons) University of Westminster
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MArch University of Greenwich
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PGDip ARB University of Westminster
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RIBA Chartered Architect
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Former Studio 7 Undergraduate Studio Tutor at the University of Sheffield; focussing on new mediums of storytelling through the lens of installation, cultural and residential architecture.
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Former Studio 99 Undergraduate Studio Tutor at the University of Brighton.
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Leads Narrative Practice, an architectural mentoring, design and research platform engaging in complimentary worldwide mentoring through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and explores current technological and cultural themes within the process of design.
Alongside practice activities, Dhruv is the most recent Associate Director and leads the mentoring and research arm at HFM, interrogating the futures of our urban built environment.
Contact dhruv@hfm.uk.com