A Conversation on Flexibility, Connection, and Purpose
In an engaging pre-Covid conversation, workplace transformation expert Parthajeet Sarma engages in a discussion with remote work consultant Britnee Bond. They delve into various aspects of the modern work environment and the evolving attitudes of the workforce, shedding light on…
Longitudinal cities limit lateral thinking and innovation : A hypothesis
Back in the nineties, I used to commute between my workplace at Churchgate in the southern tip of Mumbai and my home at Andheri West, far north of it, on a daily basis. Work started at 9 am. At 8.45…
What does the client have that designers often overlook?
The answer is of course Financial Freedom. Architects and Interior Designers build beautiful homes for clients; even better looking hotels and resorts. Often it turns out that the designer overlooks profitability of the project. One often hears architects saying (almost proudly) “I…
Designing for the Real, in the Virtual
Gautam Tewari, co-founder of Trezi, in 2018, delivered a scintillating talk at Gallopper Talks on the changing phase of design technology and the significance of virtual reality in the architectural field. Although much has changed over the last five years,…
Is everything really Back to Normal at the Workplace?
We hear some people say “everything is back to normal at the workplace” often these days. Some say this with a hint of “back to the way things were in the pre-pandemic era”. Is everything really back to the way…
The Barcelona Pavilion, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
The Barcelona Pavilion was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. It served as the German National Pavilion for the Barcelona International Exhibition, held on Montjuïc. The sleek and elegant design combined with rich natural material presented Mies’…
