Gilbert Rodrigues - Then (1976)
Then - 1976
Gilbert Rodrigues - Now (2026)
Now - 50 Years Later

Gilbert Rodrigues

Architecture Practice Lead at Harbourline Studio

Melbourne, Australia

About

He spends weekends sketching, cycling, and making time for community design workshops. Friends know him for balanced opinions, dry humor, and the ability to notice details others miss, whether in a building facade or an old friendship.

Career Journey

Gilbert trained as an architect in Pune, spent years on institutional and civic projects, and now leads a multidisciplinary practice in Melbourne. He cares deeply about public spaces, legacy buildings, and the way good design quietly improves daily life without demanding attention.

School Memories

He remembers art periods, school trips, and the improvised creativity that appeared whenever formal plans went off track. Some of his earliest instincts about design came from observing school buildings, playgrounds, and the choreography of crowded corridors.

Message to the Batch

I'd love this reunion to feel unhurried. Let's make room for old jokes, long conversations, and the pleasure of recognizing one another again.