Ar. Qutub Mandviwala Principal Architect, Mandviwala Qutub & Associates. With a rich experience of nearly three decades, Ar. Qutub Mandviwala has over the years developed a reputation to provide innovative design solutions within the context. He is an alumnus of Rachana Sansad Mumbai, graduated from the Academy of Architecture in the year 1988. Mr. Mandviwala engages in various work experiments with new spatial concepts intensifying existing urban landscapes and encompassing all fields of design, from the urban scale to interiors. Known as an architect who consistently pushes the boundaries of sustainable design, he has various townships, high-rise buildings, residential, commercial, hotels, hospitals and office interior projects to his credit across India. He believes that great buildings and spaces can inspire, influence and enhance the lives of their users and the community. Spaces for learning, for socializing, for work, contemplative spaces, and spaces to live and grow old in, must contribute to the positive qualities of life, productivity, and happiness of their occupants. Over the years, he has developed an architectural language forging design sensibilities that are inherent to site’s climate and conditions. His approach to design is simplistic with a minimal and modern flair. The largest urban renewal project in Mumbai, Bhendi Bazaar Redevelopment project is designed by Mr. Mandviwala. With an area of 7.5 million, this project has been applauded and recognized as India’s first smart city project by the Honorable Prime Minister of India. He is also responsible for the design and execution of an international school for Wockhardt Group. The school has been featured in the list of 16 most beautiful schools in the world as per Business Insider INDIA and was also selected for World Architecture Festival 2017, Berlin. Ar. Qutub Mandviwala is a proud recipient of Bharat Gaurav Award with Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to National Development. He has also been felicitated with various prestigious awards like Indian Achievers Award for Outstanding Contribution in Architecture & Interior Design by Society Interiors (2018); Build Awards for Best for Mixed-Use Architecture & Design 2018 - Mumbai; Indian Achievers Award for Construction & Design (2009), Bhartiya Nirman Ratan Award (2009), Asia Pacific International Award for Best Mixed Use Development (2010), Artist in Concrete Awards 2011, Architect of the year award 2013 by CNBC.

Monish Siripurapu is the founder and principal architect of ANT Studio, New Delhi, founded in 2010. He graduated from the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi, in 2009 and received the prestigious JN Tata scholarship in 2015 for his postgraduate Diploma in Robotic Fabrication from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), Spain. He has won many national and international architectural and design competitions.

It's always a mad-house when 2 Maharashtrians' talk with each other, plus Architects. So you can figure out how the podcast was with Ar. Saili Sawantt She a Content Writer, you should definitely go and check her profile on LinkedIn, you will love and learn from her writing. I immediately followed her, when I saw the posts and it is making impact on LinkedIn. In this episode we have talked about our college memories, how life is as a content writer, how to grow your network on LinkedIn and of Course our special Rapid Fire round.