As Mr. beard responded -- "I like the feelings but I have no idea what your last sentence meant" -- 😂
that was precisely how I felt when Katha was excitedly rambling in ep2. 😆
But that said, what I really enjoyed was not the idea from Katha but how Viaan takes those ideas and implements into a business model. That was exciting to watch because we don't often to see that aspect play out.
As someone who loves watching architecture design shows and has an interest in history, it was fun to see an actual trend being played out in drama. We don't often see that in ITV.
Something that frustrates me is how modern architecture does not take lessons from the past and that makes no sense to me considering how rich our heritage is.
When you look at historical buildings, the architecture is downright amazing and is still functional. Even today, they have fantastic movement of light and air. Even concepts like vaasthu isn't random, it takes into account where the sun rises (important when you consider how light moves around in the house and which rooms should get more or less heat) and how the wind flows (important when you consider how airy you want your house to be).
How many of our modern buildings will still exist after 50 years? But many of those buildings built over 100-1000 years ago are still standing and they can take your breath away with its beauty. There is nothing like having a cup of coffee in an old restored bungalow that has been turned into a cafe. Just the vibe itself is so different and soothing!
Going back to these old architure heritages and learning from them does have practical value -- if your house is well-lighted and well-aired, then your electricity bill is less and you are also physically healthy. (no need to put on AC all the time, you also get a good dose of vitamin D).
There is a regional architecture show on our news channel and I really love how they highlight homes that are taking this kind of inspiration from traditional South Indian architecture and giving it more a modern touch. If you are interested in seeing some of these kind of architecture designs, you can check out youtube channels like 'buildofy' https://www.youtube.com/@Buildofy.
The idea of using mud and bricks and local techniqures more in houses already exists in Indian architecture as well as abroad and some of the results an be really stunning. Recently there have been some award winning architecture buildings which have incorporated these concepts.
Friendship Hospital in rural Bangalesh won the RIBA international prize in 2021:
Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School in Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) won the AD100 award in 2020:
To read more about architecture trends in India: architecturaldigest.in
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Now back to our drama, what I enjoyed about the conversation is how Viaan talks about costs and procurement when it comes to using local materials versus imported and how that affects the timelines of a project. He then skillfully suggests that rather than cut corners, what they do is build parts to showcase to investors so they get the gist of the project and this will give them time to build at the right pace. This does seem to happen based on some of the architecure design shows which showcases huge builds.
So I loved that the drama is talking proper business and concepts that are already out there in real world. Viaan has to hustle his way there and is not magically getting his way just because he is the male lead. The client, Mr. Beard, has to think of the logistics and how it will play out. We are getting a glimpse into another world that we normally don't see. How refreshing to see aspects of a career skillfully parlayed into the story -- super to watch!
My only pet peeve -- I did wonder why all the women were dressed in western business casual in this office. What happened to indowestern wear, kurtas and saris? Working women in India have a range of wardrobe possibilites! :)
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