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Rapid fire round with Shalini Chandrashekar, Principal and Director, Taliesyn Studio

From the inspiration behind her design firm's name to her signature style, Shalini answers a quick rapid-fire round with Commercial Design magazine

Shalini, Principal and Director, Taliesyn Studio.

1. What is the inspiration behind your design firm’s name?

FLW’s school of architecture was called Taliesin west.

2. What is that one design book/movie you found inspiring?

Parasite.

3. In what ways does your personality reflect in your designs?

Reflection of a blend of modern and traditional through the process.

4. What inspires you in your day-to-day architectural practice?

Nature, people and emotions.

5. Who is your favourite architect?

Geoffery Bawa.

6. Do you have a signature style?

Emotional Architecture.

7. The one design philosophy you swear by?

“People make spaces.”

8. The one design quote you find timeless?

Any architectural work that does not express serenity is an error – Luis Barragan.

9. A hobby that sets you apart?

Agriculture, which is a slow-rooted process.

10. A message to those few young practising Architects out there?

Take ownership of your projects.

11. Which design blog/page/handle do you follow avidly?

The local project.