Ayesha Husain

Principal, Architect / New York

Ayesha Husain’s passion for enhancing communities through architecture is reflected in her delivery of sports facilities, multipurpose performance venues, interiors and immersive venues. From Populous’ New York office, Ayesha has proven her versatility serving in a variety of roles within the design process including designer, team leader and project manager.

A resourceful leader, Ayesha strives for the highest quality of attentiveness and clarity of design vision in all projects. Ayesha recently served as design team manager for TQL Stadium, collaborating closely with FC Cincinnati to design their perfect home for the team and their fervent fan base.

Her visionary thinking led her to be named to Engineering News-Record’s 2022 class of New York and New Jersey’s Top Young Professionals and Crain New York Business’ 2022 class of Notable Women in Sports, acknowledging her positive impact within the design industry and the broader community.

Ayesha also plays a vital role in strengthening Populous’ culture, serving on an internal resource group dedicated to enhancing the value of the workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.