Vimu Heenkenda, International Assoc.: AIA Japan Design Awards Committee member since 2023.

Vimu Heenkenda is an architectural designer originally from Melbourne, Australia, but has spent the most part of the last 7 years working as an architect in Tokyo, Japan. Having studied and worked in both Australia and Japan has provided him with a strong foundation in both Eastern and Western architectural principles and design. He has contributed his expertise to a range of architectural offices here in Tokyo and has recently transitioned to working on smaller projects at a local firm in that city. Vimu has worked on a diverse spectrum of projects, varying in scale and complexity and his multifaceted experience has provided him with a unique perspective and an ability to navigate the intricate demands of designing architecture that embraces the integration of advanced design technologies and sustainable principles in his work, aiming to shape a harmonious built environment.