Brijesh Shaijal is the co-founder and principal architect of Design Ashram, a multidisciplinary architectural firm based in Kerala. The firm, which was founded in 2005, handles a wide range of projects, and incorporates heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, and urban design in its work. The firm specializes in retaining authentic heritage with modern lifestyle statements. Besides his architectural practice, Brijesh founded the World Architecture Travel, a curated Architecture and travel experience, which has provided architects and designers a platform for networking with the global architecture fraternity through curated travel experiences that help the community explore the local culture, art and architecture. Brijesh is one of the members of Avani Institute of Design’s governing council. He is also a member of the Indian Institute of Architects’ National Council and the chairman of the Young Architects Committee.