Shahmeena Labeeb is a passionate urban designer and placemaker at Village Well in Melbourne, Australia, where she focuses on creating spaces that foster harmony between communities and the natural environment. With a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Australia and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture from Taylor’s University, Malaysia, her strong design background enables her to craft functional and aesthetically engaging spaces that enhance community interaction and well-being.
Her notable projects include the Six Senses Burnham Beeches Placemaking Framework in Victoria and The Tranquility Project in Western Australia, a premium aged care and wellness facility designed to promote holistic living.
Shahmeena’s contributions to the field have earned her multiple accolades, including the Platinum and Gold Awards at the 2017/2018 Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer Awards for her groundbreaking "City Beekeeping" project.
In 2021, she received an Honourable Mention from the Smart Cities Research Institute of Australia for her innovative urban design work.
Committed to a regenerative approach, Shahmeena ensures that the spaces she designs are not only visually compelling but also sustainable, accessible, and beneficial to both people and the environment.
Qualifications
Master of Architecture: Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Interior Architecture: Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Key projects
The AYDA Awards is part of Nippon Paint’s vision to nurture the next generation of Architectural and Interior Design talents. It serves as a platform to inspire students of these disciplines to develop their skills through cross-learning.