THEORY OF DESIGN

THEORY OF DESIGN

- MANIK GUPTA & SUSHANT JAIN

which according to you is more important and/or much asked for, form or functionality?


today, how far are people concered about aesthetics, sustainability, simplicity/cost


what "contemporary" mind-set do you come across in your clients/colleagues


How you interpret/apply Contemporary Architecture/design?


List some of your fav contemporary architects/buildings in delhi (and outside)


How often do you come across clients, with vry specific demands... evn when better options are offered 


Your best work so far, and why? (also the worst project, and the reason for it)


Any particular materials/elements, which are to your liking, and much used in your designs (USP sorts)


How far are the demands of the clients just or merely a western influences of perceptions/style


What is your design paradigm? wrt site, functionality, form, adequate placing of rooms [for comfort (thermal comfort, view, privacy) evn if nt functonally well] which gets priority over the others


If given freedom to design the way you think is the best, which of these would be the governing factor in your design?


which design practices do you strongly oppose, but still implement because of client needs. or vice versa


YOUR OPINION ON THE BUILDINGS BUILT IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. also the coming few years


A city which has rich Architectural colors/designs in terms of contemporary or diverdity/similarity in design


Your comments on architectural trends being followed in delhi


when and how you decided to become an architect (inspiration)