The Wood Couture Podcast

The body speaks, and design listens. Pinakin Patel, founder of Pinakin Studio, shares how body language guide his architectural vision. From chemistry labs to India’s design landscape, he shares how mentorship and collaboration shaped his approach to creating spaces around the human form.

🎙️Hosted by Filippo Sona

🤝 In collaboration with Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Delhi

📍 Location Credits: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Learn the philosophy that turns human behaviour into design.

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Every space must feature three Indian crafts. That’s the rule.

Shabnam Gupta, Founder of Peacock Life and The Orange Lane, grounds her design philosophy on authenticity and culture. From championing women in her studio to managing celebrity clients, she shows how bold design goes beyond aesthetics to connect with the soul. She also explores the science of Vastu and her mission to take Indian craftsmanship global.

🎙️ Hosted by Filippo Sona

🤝 In collaboration with Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Delhi

📍 Location Credits: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of craft and culture.

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How is 3D printing reshaping architecture? Pathik Joshi explores how technology and sustainability converge at Kypad Design Office to create thoughtful, human-centred spaces. The result? A deeply personalised architectural vision that balances cutting-edge tools with human insight.

🎙️Hosted by Filippo Sona

🤝 In collaboration with Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Delhi

📍 Location Credits: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Hear what happens when you truly know your client.

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Nitin Killawala, Director of Group Seven Architects, reflects on a career shaped by sensibility, attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to the public good. From childhood memories of buildings taking shape to designing R&D centres, he has always believed that great architecture listens as much as it leads.

🎙️Hosted by Filippo Sona

🤝 In collaboration with Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Delhi

📍 Location Credits: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Discover the principles that built a five-decade legacy in architecture.

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How do you bring a commercial space to life in just 20 days? Sharmin Wade did exactly that.

In this episode of The Wood Couture Podcast, the principal architect and co-founder of SB Studio shares the story behind one of her most ambitious design builds. She discusses the role of storytelling in design, using AI as a creative tool, and delivering luxury projects that reflect meaning and identity.

🎙️Hosted by Filippo Sona

🤝 In collaboration with Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Delhi

📍 Location Credits: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Don’t blink or you will miss how fast vision transforms reality.

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In this episode of The Wood Couture Podcast, we meet the legendary Ar. Prem Nath, a true pioneer whose five-decade legacy has shaped the skyline and soul of Indian architecture.

From discovering architecture by chance to creating India’s first revolving restaurants, Ar. Prem Nath’s journey is a testament to bold vision, cultural depth, and timeless design. He shares insights on materials, technology, the future of Indian architecture, and the quiet art of living well.

🎙️Hosted by Filippo Sona

🤝 In collaboration with Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) Delhi

📍 Location Credits: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Step inside the mind that made India’s first revolving restaurant.

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In this episode of The Wood Couture Podcast, we sit down with Khozema Chitalwala, Principal Architect at Designers Group. His journey from aspiring doctor to design powerhouse is a lesson in following instinct andbuilding legacy.

Ranked among Forbes India’s top architects, Khozema reveals how innovation is born through learning, documentation, and deep cultural storytelling.

🎙️ Hosted by Filippo Sona

🤝 In collaboration with Institute of Indian InteriorDesigners (IIID) Delhi

📍 Location Credits: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Tune in for a masterclass in purpose-driven design.

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Vistasp Bhagwagar shares his blueprint for impactful design, where simplicity is key. He explains how less is more in architecture and how embracing sustainability can actually be more cost-effective in the long run. Vistasp also highlights that even without Vastu, the core principles of climatology are deeply embedded in India’s architectural heritage.

Vistasp extends his expertise into writing with two insightful books: Positivity @ the Workplace: Re-Thinking What’s Relevant for Better Workplace Design and BOATS: The Story and Life Learnings of a Small Hotel. In these works, he explores the principles of Belief, Ownership, Action, Trust, and Sustenance, offering valuable lessons on achieving success both professionally and personally.

Tune in to see how simplicity shapes Vistasp’s approach to architecture.

In this episode of The Wood Couture Podcast, we’re joined by Love Choudhary, a master of sketching architectural design. Love shares his expert perspective on the fine line between premium pricing and lasting value, emphasizing the importance of understanding client needs over personal signature design.

Challenging conventional design approaches, Love urges designers to move beyond reference images and instead draw inspiration from historical and contextual roots, embracing originality over imitation.

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Can luxury and sustainability truly coexist?

Architect Nilanjan Bhowal believes they can—and should. In this episode, Nilanjan shares how biophilic design connects humans and nature, why sustainability is a responsibility (not a trend), and how AI should amplify, not replace, human creativity. Plus, he dives into how architecture can engage all five senses, creating spaces you don’t just see—but feel.