Anupama Saha — Design Manager
From my early days in design, I’ve been captivated by how spaces shape interactions and experiences. As a Senior Design Advisor with the Design and Infrastructure Standards (DaIS) team at the NSW Department of Education, I help shape the quality, functionality, and long-term impact of learning environments across the state. With a background in architecture and design strategy, I work collaboratively with architects, consultants, and project teams to ensure that educational spaces reflect the Department’s vision for excellence, sustainability, and inclusivity. I’m passionate about creating child-centred, inclusive, and future-focused learning environments that support wellbeing and learning outcomes. My work includes developing and refining design frameworks and standards—such as the Preschool Design Brief, Patternbook, Landscape for Playspaces, and FF+E Guidelines—that guide best practice across the education portfolio. Known for my collaborative and results-focused approach, I’m driven by the belief that thoughtful design can inspire curiosity, foster belonging, and leave a lasting positive impact on children and their communities. Areas of Expertise: - Educational and early learning design - Design standards, briefing, and compliance - FF+E strategy and implementation - Stakeholder engagement and coordination - Landscape and play-based design - Policy alignment and design quality assurance
Stackforce AI infers this person is an experienced architect specializing in educational and community-focused design.
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Experience: 13 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Architectural Design
- Design And Infrastructure Standards
- Stakeholder Relations
- Architectural Project Management
- Design Management
- Project Leadership
- Architecture
Career Highlights
- Expert in educational and early learning design.
- Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments.
Work Experience
NSW Department of Education
Senior Design Advisor | Design and Infrastructure Standards (2 yrs)
Senior Design Officer | Preschool Design (5 mos)
Design Officer | Preschool Design (1 yr)
Penrith City Council
Architect | Design & Projects (1 yr 1 mo)
Dickson Rothschild
Project Architect (3 mos)
ES Design
Project Architect (1 yr 1 mo)
MODE Design
Project Architect (2 yrs 4 mos)
Senior Graduate of Architecture (4 mos)
Scott Carver
Graduate of Architecture (3 yrs 9 mos)
Student of Architecture (1 yr 7 mos)
University of Asia Pacific - UAP
Fulltime Tutor & Lecturer (1 yr 3 mos)
Riddhi Architects
Architect (2 mos)
ARC Architectural Consultants
Student of Architecture (Trainee) (3 mos)
'Shiriesh Malpani and Associates'
Student of Architecture (Trainee) (2 mos)
Education
Masters in Architecture at UNSW
Bachelor in Architecture at School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
S.S.C and H.S.C at Udayan Higher Secondary School,Dhaka