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Nature Inspired Design Thinking - Ar. Chetan Shivaprasad

Nature Inspired Design Thinking A detailed understanding of why to study nature, what is nature inspired design and how to learn from nature and its implementations.Ar. Chetan ShivaprasadPrincipal Architect & Mentor Kham Design Karnadhar-Hampi Center for Design Nature Inspired Design Thinking A detailed understanding of why to study nature, what is nature inspired design and how to learn from nature and its implementations.The Episode is part of IIDA Summit 2021 initiative by The Architect's Diary.

The Workplace [R]Evolution - Andrea Andreotti

"The Workplace [R]Evolution": how is changing the workplace for a mobility-driven world. The future-proof office in the next 20 years after the pandemic and technology innovation injections.The design of future workplaces is going to be more human-centric, leveraging the latest technology. Design shall bring the physical and digital worlds closer creating a more sustainable and user friendly environment.The interactions, whether human to human or human to space will get redefined. Numerous researches testify that a healthy workplace atmosphere enriched with enthusiasm and productivity emanates from a good design.The present generation of workforce isn’t satiated with bare office shells or incentives. They hold a belongingness to their workplace where ideas are shared, developed and the “moment of eureka” is lived. Hence, the workplaces cannot cease to exist. Instead they need constant redefinition for their relevance to the contemporary times. A [R]evolution is coming.Andrea AndreottiDesign Head, UltraconfidentielAndrea Andreotti is an Italian architect and visionary designer based in India with experience in Europe, Asia Sub-Continent and UAE in performing workplaces, innovative F&B spaces, flagship retail stores. Head of Design at Ultraconfidentiel. His main purpose is to transform Real Estate assets and spaces into strategic tools to empower businesses and enhance new user experiences. Mainly focused on business growth of corporate clients through innovative design-driven models. International experience with the top leading MNCs.

Rescripting the Role of an architect - Ar. Suhasini Ayer

Rescripting the Role of an architect for a post pandemic– extreme climate world - Ar. Suhasini AyerAr. Suhasini Ayer – GuiganArchitect / Urban Planner; co-founder of the “Auroville Centre for Scientific Research (CSR)” Trust Suhasini Ayer – Guigan, Architect / Urban Planner; co-founder of the “Auroville Centre for Scientific Research (CSR)” Trust; a collaborative organisation with multiple agents and agencies working in the area of applied research in sustainable settlement planning, solar passive architecture, appropriate building materials and technologies, water and waste management and renewable energy.

Hybrid Workspace in near future - Ar. Akshay Lakhanpal

Mr. Akshay is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), India at Space Matrix. He leads the company’s India operations and projects with offices in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi.He has 16+ years of experience in the real estate sector with a specific focus on project management, design, and general management. Besides the P&L for business, he is responsible for evaluating the impact of design on clients’ business and for overviewing end to end delivery of projects where he acts as a point of escalation. Additionally, he is very passionate about technology and how it can be utilised to enhance the experience of people while utilising beautifully designed spaces. He comes with rich experience of having managed over 20 Mn sft projects spread across 40 cities in India. Akshay has worked on a wide spectrum of projects with clients in the Corporate, Retail, Development and institutional sectors.He has obtained a Bachelor of Architecture from VNIT (VRCE), Nagpur and has a postgraduate degree in Project Management from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.

Net Zero Emissions by 2050 - Aparna Anirudhan

Aparna AnirudhanHead of Research, ZyetaTopic : Net Zero Emissions by 2050About Aparna: Aparna Anirudhan is the head of Research at Zyeta and holds a master’s degree in Architectural Research from the University of Bath.Through her role, she aims to be a catalyst in the dynamic process of design thinking by integrating the theory and practice of architecture, closely collaborating with data and analysis. She strongly believes in the power of design and its elements to both amaze and delight and in its true potential in creating humane work environments.These principles are reflected in her writing and the way she envisions a space. A bibliophile and a gourmand, she indulges her interests across her travels with her nose buried in a book. Her idea of a good workout session is having a dance-off with her five-year-old daughter.

Inspired by Yesterday, Aspired for Tomorrow - Ar. Yatin Pandya

Yatin Pandya : Author, Academician, Researcher - Footprints E.A.R.T.H.Topic : Inspired by Yesterday, Aspired for TomorrowAbout Yatin Pandya :Ar. Yatin Pandya, is an author, academician, researcher as well as the practising architect, with his firm FOOTPRINTS E.A.R.T.H. (Environment Architecture Research Technology Housing). Graduate of CEPT university, Ahmedabad he has availed Master of Architecture degree from McGill University, Montreal.Yatin has been involved with city planning, urban design, mass housing, architecture, interior design, product design as well as conservation projects. Yatin has won many National as well as International awards, most recent ones have been the United Nations habitat award special mention and United State’s Curry Stone Foundation Design Prize for sustainable practice.He has written over three hundred articles in National and International Journals. Several books authored by him on architecture, especially “Concepts of space in traditional Indian architecture”, and “Elements of Space making” have been published internationally. Timeless aesthetics and Economic affordability are key principles of his work.

Urban scenario & Cities in 2040

PANEL DISCUSSION :Urban Inserts, Public Buildings, Hospitality Buildings, Institutional Buildings.(Held on 29th May, virtually on IIDA Summit 2021)There is an obvious impact surpassing all the levels from macro to micro when Public Buildings are taken into consideration, given the current scenario, the gist of the topic of the discussion would be Where are Urban Spaces headed in 2040? What are the things which are currently amiss on an Urban Level be it an Institutional Building, Hospitality Building or an Urban Insert and how these spaces will be perceived in 2040?Are the guidelines formed by certain bodies fruitful on ground or does the entire system need a transformation in order to cater to catastrophes such as Covid-19. Can the Urban spaces afford to incline more towards sustainability?THE MODERATOR :Mr. Rudraksh Charan (42mm Architecture)SPEAKERS :Mr. Amin Nayyar (ANA Design)Ar. Ravi Sharma (Adani International Airports)Ar. Khozema Chitalwala (Designer's Group)Ar. Swapnil Patil (SPAP)

Inside and Outside of a Living Space - Panel Discussion

PANEL DISCUSSION : (Held on 30th May, virtually on IIDA Summit 2021)The population of the world is ever increasing and with that comes the scarcity of quality space. Hence a question is posed regarding what Architecture can offer in terms of a solution to this. It is a fact that a balanced relationship between the inside and outside of a living space brings about a healthy life mentally as well as physically.How are Residential Spaces going to change in future when the population is expected to be 9.1 billion in 2040? What are the key focus areas in residential architecture currently and what will it shift to in future?SPEAKERS :Mr. Dipen Gada (DGA)Mrs. Bhadri Suthar (The Grid Architects)Ar. Rohit Suraj (Urban Zen)Ar. Swapnil Valvatkar (Collage Architecture Studio)MODERATOR :Ms. Himani Ahuja (One Digital)

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