In this interview, Kumaran shares his journey, insights about his M.Arch projects and studio work at Sci-Arc, electives, mentors, thoughts on technologies and tools in architecture along with advice to students and professionals who are interested to purse M.Arch at Sci-Arc.   Journey 0:20 Can you talk about your journey and how the culture affected you in your philosophy? 2:40 What are one or two incidents that had a huge impact in shaping your philosophy from your undergraduate experience? 4:24 Why did you choose SCI-Arc for masters? 6:03 How does a typical day in your life look like? 9:24 Any challenges you faced in your career and how did you resolve it? 10:40 Are there any mentors or role models who made a significant contribution in your life? 13:36 What was like expectation versus reality moment once you joined Sci-Arc?  M.Arch Experience 15:34 Can you run us through the curriculum of SCI-Arc? 23:07 What was your output of each studio, what did you produce? 26:32 Can you talk a bit about your thesis? 28:42 Can you walk us through one of your project in detail? What was your approach and challenges faced in that project and final output? 35:58 What were the tools and fabrication techniques used in this project? 38:31 For the theory courses what are some textbooks which are recommended? 39:47 Who's your favorite professor? 41:32 What are some upcoming projects you're working on?  44:16 Which subjects are you teaching? 47:28 Can you talk about other Masters program at Sci-Arc? 50:17 How you applied AI in your design?  Advice and Recommendations 53:45 What is the best advice received till date? 55:02 Advice for students? 57:26 What are some like tools you would recommend students to learn? 1:03:38 What are some artists whose work you find quite interesting? 1:06:15 What kind of job profile you are looking to work in future? 1:07:10 How can our listeners follow you and your work?   #sci-arc #march