Ar. Abhishek Umesh Gupta, architect, town planner, PMC and interior design consultant, has been nominated for the India Republic Times – Leadership Conclave Mumbai 2026’s Bharat Shreshtha Ratna Sanman (BSRS). The nomination recognises his professional journey in architecture and design, along with his work through M/s. By-Designs Solutions, a firm established in 2016.
Abhishek’s professional journey is built around architecture, planning, project management and interior design. His firm works with clients across these areas, with a particular focus on supporting new and emerging developers and builders. According to the profile shared, around 70 per cent of his clients are first-time builders, giving him an opportunity to work closely with people who are beginning their development journey.
His career did not begin with an established legacy or a ready-made professional path. Abhishek describes starting from the ground up, relying on his education, interest in design and willingness to learn. One important chapter came when he began working with his father, who had experience as an interior contractor.
When the family business faced a setback, Abhishek stepped in to help rebuild it. He brought his architectural training and fresh ideas to the business while continuing to develop his own professional identity. This phase of his journey eventually led to significant projects and helped establish greater stability for the business.
Among the professional milestones mentioned in his profile is a project associated with NSE NIFTY FIFTY in Mumbai. For Abhishek, the project represented an important stage in a journey that had started with limited resources and a determination to build a career through design and consistent effort.
His work has also included projects that hold personal significance. One such project is the BMC Garden in Cypress, which he conceptualised during his college years. The project is described as an example of how an idea developed during his student years eventually became a public space used by the community.
This experience has influenced Abhishek’s understanding of architecture. For him, design is not limited to buildings or drawings. He views architecture as something that can influence how people experience spaces and communities.
Sustainability is another important element of his current design philosophy. His profile describes sustainable architecture as a responsibility rather than simply a passing trend. His approach focuses on environmentally conscious practices and adaptable designs intended to create spaces that are responsible, resilient and useful over the long term.
Abhishek’s professional efforts have received recognition from industry platforms. He was recognised at the Nationwide Design Awards in 2023 for Best Architecture and at the Business Mint Magazine Awards in 2024. His firm has also been listed among the Top 75 firms in Architecture, according to the information provided.
Beyond professional recognition, his journey reflects the role of persistence in building a practice. From working alongside his father and contributing to the revival of the family business to establishing By-Designs Solutions and developing his own architectural identity, his career has evolved through different stages of professional experience.
His personal interests also extend across several art forms, including painting, cooking, travelling, theatre and design. These interests reflect the broader creative influence that he brings to his work as an architect.
Abhishek’s message to aspiring professionals is centred on consistency, authenticity and dedication. He encourages the next generation to remain true to themselves, stay curious and continue exploring new possibilities.
The Bharat Shreshtha Ratna Sanman 2026 nomination brings attention to this journey and to his work across architecture, town planning, project management and interior design. It highlights a professional who has sought to build his practice through consistent effort while keeping purpose, creativity and sustainability at the centre of his approach.
