member of aia,asid,(usa) fira(uk)started my career as a hotelier,but changed to design which suited my natural - born talent better. i began my career as a furniture designer by studying at the furniture industry research association in the uk, and then moved on to interior design. i have practiced architecture for the last several years with help from my engineers. i have done several buildings in a blend of traditional and modern designs, or drawn from other cultures. most are green buildings, a popular designer of hotels and boutique hotels.