00:00 – Trailer

01:16 – Intro

02:08 – Thoughts on Oversupply in the Market

04:43 – Different Pricing for Closed Environments

07:04 – Tips to Outperform the Competition

11:55 – Definition of Small Plots

15:25 – Required Area to Build a Ramp

16:48 – Changes Required from the Government for Cluster Schemes

18:50 – How Planning Should Be Done

21:13 – Favorite Projects (Out of 3500)

27:58 – How an Architect Feels When a Project Takes Longer to Complete

28:46 – Learnings from Savjibhai

30:01 – What Kind of Projects Excite Him More

30:32 – How Reza Sir Manages Projects

32:08 – What It Takes to Build Passion

36:18 – Importance of AI in Architecture

42:34 – From Sketches to BIM Model Transition

45:52 – How Reza Sir Manages Different Cities

48:31 – Importance of Liaisoning

50:33 – Design Liability Insurance

52:27 – Minimum Time to Practice in an Architecture Firm

52:51 – Why Hire Freshers

55:13 – Favorite City for Architecture

56:58 – Type of Design Preferred

58:14 – Hobbies

01:00:06 – Kind of Projects He Wants to Build

01:01:04 – Design Philosophy for the Next Generation

01:04:23 – 50 Years Down the Line: How He Wants His Work to Be Remembered

01:06:46 – Outro

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Architect Reza Kabul, one of the most experienced names in the real estate industry, has designed over 3500+ projects across four decades, shaping some of the most iconic developments across cities.

What made this conversation interesting was how we went beyond just architecture and spoke about the realities of the market today from oversupply to pricing strategies and how developers can actually outperform competition.

He also shared his perspective on planning, small plot challenges, government policies like cluster schemes, and what truly goes behind designing projects at scale.

We also spoke about his journey, how he has managed over 3500+ projects, and how an architect feels when timelines get delayed. His learnings from industry leaders and what continues to keep him passionate stood out.

A big part of the conversation was around the evolution of architecture from sketches to BIM, the role of AI, and managing projects across multiple cities.

Towards the end, he spoke about design philosophy, working with freshers, and how he wants his work to be remembered 50 years from now.

A must-watch if you want to understand architecture, real estate, and long-term thinking in this industry.

Website: https://www.architectrezakabul.com/

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