BIO: Abhishek Bij is a Partner at Design Plus. (http://www.designplusarchitects.in)Design Plus is allegedly the only Architectural Firm in India to win 7 National Level Design Competitions since 2011. A 27 acre, National Sports complex, for Government of Dadra and Nagar Haveli being one.Upon completion of B.Arch from Sushant School of Art and Architecture(SSAA) and his M.Arch (Architecture and Urbanism) from the Design Research Lab [DRL] at The Architectural Association(AA), London, Abhishek attempts to serve as an observer/critic/admirer of the Indian AEC industry, especially the marriage of high tech design processes and the low tech methods of execution which prevail in the country. Abhishek is also a keen academic. He has taught at various Architecture Schools in several capacities, that include computational design workshops + Design Studios + Researches & Theses.Abhishek’s views on computational design, ethics of practice, Architectural Design processes are widely presented and published. Abhishek Presented his views on 'Democratic Spaces' at TEDx DPS Gurgaon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-WM10RBHnQ.Personal Awards: - In 2021, Abhishek was recognized as one the top 50 Architects under the age of 50, at the Architecture and Interior Design Excellence Awards.- In 2018, he has won the “Excellence in Architecture and Design Award” at the Festival of Architecture and Interior Design, Delhi- In 2010, He was recognized as one of the top designers under the age of 35 for Design X Design.