1. What is the inspiration behind your design firm’s name?
The name of design company should signify a foundational thinking. I wanted to create a company which is doing spaces with a personal touch, we are doing work in a manner where each and every design is reviewed by me, making it different than companies where founders might not be aware or involved in all of their projects. I am very much connected to each of our clients and every inch of space we are creating even when we are doing a large size project.
2. What is that one design book/movie you found inspiring?
Different at different times, I recently watched Netflix series “Ancient Apocalypse “ found it inspiring , it talks about ancient structures and mysteries surrounding it, and it’s connection to human civilisation.
3. In what ways does your personality reflect in your designs?
I love to try different things , that journey of exploration reflects in my designs also , I have tried many different materials, textures and proportions in my various different Projects and compositions .
4. What inspires you in your day-to-day architectural practice?
There is nothing more exciting than joy of creation. As designers we get to create every day that is inspiring.
5. Who is your favorite architect?
There are many whose work inspires me it is not limited to architects/designers it’s a whole creative tribe to name a few , Ricardo Legorreta, Yayoi Kusama, B.V. Doshi , Geoffrey Bawa,
6. Do you have a signature style?
I have designed spaces in many Different styles ,many different brief, various different response to the context, but there is an underlying common language and a process . Many people identify such processes as style of design.
7. The one design philosophy you swear by?
Make it significant
8. The one design quote you find timeless?
“Design is Intelligence made visible “ Alina wheeler
“Everything is designed. Few things are designed well.” — Brian Reed,
9. A hobby that sets you apart?
I am very very good at multiple traditional Indian arts , it connects you to textures, touch and feel of it and it is healing and it helps me connect to the artist in me. I have done works in beading arts , know a lot of techniques in beading created jewels using this art , I am also good in embroidery arts , know and can perform various traditional methods of embroidery. I can sketch well .
10. A message to those few young practising Architects out there?
Always walk an extra mile, it definitely will help you discover more in design and in life experiences.
11. Which design blog/page/handle do you follow avidly?
I am finding blogs available online very handy to access I usually accessing a lot of articles from LinkedIn, arch daily , Design Pataki. I love to follow what’s happening in the field of luxury design , and experiential design, and environmental design.