Dav Bansal

Dav Bansal is an accomplished architect and partner at Glenn Howells Architects, where he has been working since 1999.12 He became a partner at the firm in 2015 and currently leads the Birmingham studio.1

Professional Experience

Dav Bansal has extensive experience in various architectural sectors, particularly in urban regeneration and major development projects. Some of his notable works include:

• Overseeing the design of Birmingham's Paradise development
• New Garden Square in Birmingham's west end
• Curzon/HS2 and Martineau Galleries masterplans in Birmingham's east1

He has also been involved in award-winning schemes such as:

• One St Peter's Square in Manchester
• 125 Deansgate in Manchester
• The Rotunda in Birmingham1

Roles and Responsibilities

In addition to his work at Glenn Howells Architects, Dav Bansal holds several important positions:

• Member of the Quality Review Panel for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets23
• Member of the HS2 Independent Design Panel3
• Member of Design::no-wrap[Midlands3]
• Board member for B and Open City1
• Advocate for the NSPCC Charity1

Expertise and Contributions

Dav Bansal is known for his passion in developing regional towns and cities to reach their full potential. He focuses on:

• Promoting healthy environments
• Encouraging active movement
• Improving quality of place1

His approach involves exploring ideas for landscaping and buildings at both macro and micro scales.1

Bansal regularly participates in various architectural awards panels, including:

• RIBA National Awards
• RIBA International Awards
• Stirling Prize shortlisting
• RIBA Housing Design Awards (as a judge)1

Through his role on the Tower Hamlets Quality Review Panel, Bansal contributes to providing independent, expert design advice for the borough.4 This panel plays a crucial role in assisting local authorities, especially during challenging times when resources may be limited.5