1. What is the inspiration behind your design firm’s name?
It was named by my father way back in 2006. Now there are 1000 design studios 😀 but this one is special to me. We go by Ameet Mirpuri Design Studio now.
2. What is that one design book/movie you found inspiring?
Guilty pleasure is always a reality show related to interiors/architecture and even real estate shows on Netflix. I find inspiration in everything I watch.
3. In what ways does your personality reflect in your designs?
Being Experimental, unafraid of color and boldly eclectic, reflects me, my work and even my fashion sense.
4. What inspires you in your day-to-day architectural practice?
Interior design practice – my travel inspires me and more than anything, my best ideas come when I sit with my team as I feel collective energies always bring out the best in us.
5. Who is your favourite architect?
The interior designer again – my dad for his keen eye for detail. I do admire a lot of work happening in India right now, right from Rajiv Saini to Ashiesh Shah, Sultan Iram, Vinita Chaitanya and so many more.
6. Do you have a signature style?
I don’t, that’s my signature.
7. The one design philosophy you swear by?
To always attach meaning to everything I put or bring to a space.
8. The one design quote you find timeless?
It’s not a design quote but it always sticks with me, “become so skilled, so vigilant at what you do, so flat out fantastic, that your talent cannot be dismissed.” – it’s by Oprah Winfrey.
9. A hobby that sets you apart?
Dancing, I’ve trained in jive and bachata and enjoy every minute of being Ona. Dance floor.
10. A message to those few young practising Architects out there?
Focus on being proud of what you put out, it’s really really tough considering we give in to outside circumstances sometimes, but after a few years, that’s what will have you looking back with a newfound confidence.
Also, keep your integrity and stay fit.. keeps your mind sharp.
11. Which design blog/page/handle do you follow avidly?
Everything that’s on Instagram, I’m a serial scroller.