Gopinath “Gopi” Akalkotkar

COA, AIA, LEED AP

Principal - Municipal Practice Leader
“VLK is rapidly growing due to the team’s commitment to providing great service to Texas-wide clients through collaboration, thought leadership and technical competence. I am excited and honored to join VLK to help manage this awesome growth in the San Antonio and South Texas regions.”

Gopinath “Gopi” Akalkotkar’s remarkable journey as an architect and urban designer is on a global scale. With more than 30 years of experience, Gopi has led the creation of dozens of large and complex projects throughout the world. The breadth of his leadership experience includes all phases of the project process including business development, planning, design, project management, and administration. He is a highly respected industry thought leader, and regularly shares his knowledge and insight at seminars, conferences, and academic forums.