The Design Pataki Podcast

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  • 2: Episode 2: Apoorva Shroff On Collaborating With Nature And Technology In Design

    Nature and technology may seem like opposing forces in architecture, but for Apoorva Shroff of Mumbai-based studio Lyth Design, they offer cohesive design possibilities. Her practice explores the intersection of sustainable materials, innovative construction techniques and contextual design. With over two decades of experience, including 16 years as a partner at reD Architects, Shroff has designed projects ranging from her family home, Airavat, to the technologically fabricated kitchens nestled beneath bamboo structures at Ashoka University.
    She has cultivated a design language that balances experimentation with a sensitivity to the environment. 

    In this conversation, Shroff reflects on the ideas that shape her practice, whether it's her exploration of bamboo construction through a workshop in Bali, or taking on pro bono projects such as the transformation of the Ashray orphanage in Bandra. She reflects on the lessons nature offers architecture and the evolving relationship between form, function and responsibility.

    16 min
  • The Design Pataki Podcast | Design, Craft, And Exploration: Revathi Kant & Alice Cicolini On The Zoya Collaboration
    In this episode, Design Pataki sits down with Alice Cicolini and Revathi Kant to explore their collaboration — Lhasa for Zoya. Rooted in Tibetan architecture, spiritual symbolism, and cross-cultural exchange, the collection is a bold reimagining of what wearable art can be. Through this conversation, we uncover how history, ornament, and design converge to create pieces that are both intimate and architectural.
    14 min
  • S2 Ep2: The Design Pataki Podcast | Decoding Design in Luxury Real Estate Ft. Supratik Datta
    “The devil lies in the details,” says Supratik Datta, Head of Design at SD Corp, the mind behind Mumbai’s most iconic landmarks —from the Imperial Tower to the upcoming Imperial i. In this episode, he joins Esha Gupta, Founder of Design Pataki, to unpack the nuances of what it means to craft iconic spaces in a transforming cityscape. From designing with authenticity, embracing ‘livable luxury,’ to the brilliance behind linear layouts, Datta decodes the art of designing spaces rooted in mindful urbanism.
    15 min
  • S2 Ep1: The Design Pataki Podcast |Designing for Global Identity, Nappa Dori's Expansion beyond Borders
    Gautam Sinha, the Founder and Creative Director of Nappa Dori, drives the brand's visionary creativity. Renowned for propelling Nappa Dori from a single store in Delhi to over 12 locations, his design ethos merges Indian heritage with international aesthetics. With a background in fashion accessories and a love for leather, Sinha's approach reflects minimalism and detail-oriented craftsmanship. He epitomizes a new generation of Indian designers with globally acclaimed products, including the popular Café Dori concept.
    30 min
  • An Exclusive With Globally Acclaimed Artist, Subodh Gupta
    Subodh Gupta is one of India’s leading contemporary artists. His works have been exhibited in the most prestigious art fairs and museums across the globe - including Centre Pompidou and the Victoria &
    Albert Museum. He is best known for his incredible sculptural works made of household metal objects such as kitchen utensils, lunch boxes, and cookware, and his work highlights the socio-economic
    landscape of India and cultural transitions. Currently, Subodh is showcasing his new Installations at the iconic Le Bon Marche in Paris which is the first ever department store in the world. Titled Sangam, the
    exhibition will be on display until February 19, 2023.
    Here are a few things we discuss with him -
    • You went to art school in Patna in the 1980s. What was your education like at the time?
    • This is your first time exhibiting at a department store. How did you navigate this, and what inspired the name Sangam?
    • Utensils are a key motif in your art. How do you and your team go about sourcing so many utensils?
      • The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India’s foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com.
      To contact Design Pataki, please email [email protected].
      The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41.
      31 min
    • Creating The Global Indian Experience For America, With Co-Founder Of Sona Home And Sona NYC, Maneesh Goyal
      Maneesh Goyal is a New York-based serial entrepreneur. His roots lie in the event marketing industry, where he went on to build one of the industry’s most sought-after creative agencies, MKG. In 2021, Goyal, along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, established Sona, a contemporary Indian restaurant in the Flatiron District of New York City. Goyal went on to expand his footprint in hospitality by reopening one of New York’s most iconic cocktail dens, Temple Bar followed by the launch of Sona Home with Priyanka early this year.

      Here are a few things we discuss with him -

      What differentiates Sona from other Indian or International brands that celebrate the ‘Indian’ experience?

      Who is your target audience for Sona Home? How has the response been so far?

      What were yours and Priyanka's individual roles in building both brands?

      The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India’s foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com. 

      To contact Design Pataki, please email [email protected]. 

      The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 

      30 min
    • Responsible Tourism in The Indian Hospitality Industry With Shruti Shibulal
      Shruti Shibulal, CEO and Director of Tamara Leisure Experiences found her true calling in hospitality. Shruti is a science graduate from Haverford College in Pennsylvania, USA, who initally took the finance route by working with Merrill Lynch in New York. Today, her growing hospitality group has three brands - The Tamara Resorts, for luxury properties; O by Tamara, for business hotels; and a mid-segment brand called Lilac; as well as four properties in Germany. Shruti strives to make Tamara synonymous with responsible tourism and sustainability. 
      Here are a few things we discuss with her - 
      • What does responsible tourism mean to you?
      • What are some of the pre pandemic trends and practices that haven’t lasted, and what are the ones that have?
      • What is your take on sustainability and greenwashing in the hospitality industry? Do you think we’re moving towards concrete change?

        • The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India’s foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com. 

        To contact Design Pataki, please email [email protected]. 

        The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 


        23 min
      • Contemporizing Indian Craft Forms With Vikram Goyal
        Vikram Goyal is a design pioneer in contemporising traditional Indian motifs. He is the founder of Viya Home, a Delhi-based design and production studio that offers a range of luxury handcrafted products. Committed to the preservation of artisan practices and the country’s cultural heritage, he employed craft methods that are centuries old, once patronized by royal families. Much like his products, his interior design endeavours are hailed as ‘inhabitable works of art’

        Here are a few things we discuss with him - 

        • You work primarily with brass, can you tell us what draws you to the material? Is there any new material you are working with, or that has drawn your attention
        • Are there any Indian forms and motifs that are trending in the global market
        • How can designers and consumers be a part of the movement to make sure these art and craft forms don’t go extinct? 
          • The Design Pataki Podcast is brought to you by Design Pataki, one of India’s foremost digital magazines on luxury design. For our top editorial stories on art, architecture and interiors, head to www.designpataki.com. 

          To contact Design Pataki, please email [email protected]. 

          The Design Pataki Podcast is produced in collaboration with Studio41. 


          24 min

        About The Design Pataki Podcast

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        A show that deconstructs the Indian and international design world with leading industry experts. We aim to promote thoughtful and incisive conversations on design, art, and architecture. 

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