Husnaa Yousaf

Husnaa Yousaf is a passionate and energetic emerging designer with a strong interest in architecture, sustainability, landscaping, and renovation. She enjoys experimenting with different design methods, including model-making, sketching, and hands-on exploration, always aiming to create projects that are both eye-catching and meaningful.

Colour, greenery, and strong visual identity are important elements in her work, helping to create spaces that uplift and connect people. She is particularly interested in how architecture can shape the way people feel, interact, and move and cares deeply about the emotional and environmental impact of buildings. Her work often includes playful, bold forms and thoughtful integration of natural light and landscape. Inspired by innovative practices such as BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) and architects like Frank Gehry, she believes in pushing creative boundaries while staying grounded in real-world needs.

She brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a constant flow of ideas to every project and is always looking to learn and improve. Whether working on community-focused designs, reimagining neglected spaces, or exploring how colour and light affect experience, she is committed to making architecture that is inclusive, joyful, and forward-thinking.

Site Sketches – Site analysis sketches. Observing and interpreting spaces to understand the urban fabric to spur creativity.

Physical Model Making – Experimental models, spatial and volumetrically. These prototypes supported the development of design to determine aspects such as structure and materials. Models allow the opportunity to test an idea quickly and communicate concepts more quickly. Physical models are a key creative design tool that tests a proposal in 3-dimensions.

Bay Study – Detailing the layers that constitute the building. It plays a key role in controlling temperature, light, air, and moisture, helping improve energy efficiency and comfort. Envelope constructions are significant because it’s interesting to question the materials and techniques applied to a design. Choices impact aesthetic, environmental and structural qualities of a design.

Ground Floor Plan – Ground floor plan acting as a habitable space and sea defence barrier at Canvey Island.