Blending Theory, History, and Modern Design ft. Vijay Narnapatti | Creative Spark-plug | EP 30

Today, hosts Rajesh and Baashobe sit down with Vijay Narnapatti, a visionary architect and co-founder of mayaPRAXIS, a Bangalore-based design studio known for its innovative and thoughtful approach to architecture, urban design, and interiors.

Vijay takes listeners on a journey through his life, from his formative years at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Delhi to pursuing a Master’s in History and Theory of Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, USA.

He shares insights into how these experiences shaped his creative philosophy and led him to establish mayaPRAXIS in Bangalore, a city he chose for its vibrant and cosmopolitan spirit.

With anecdotes from his academic and professional adventures, Vijay discusses the challenges and inspirations behind building a practice that blends modern design with India’s rich material and cultural landscape.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in getting inspiration on architecture, design, and the pursuit of a creativ endeavour.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro
00:05:32 Architecture chose me
00:15:51 Studying in Cincinnati
00:17:22 First design: ballroom
00:18:32 Dialect Architecture journey
00:23:49 API Design, Bay Area
00:24:16 Infosys Fremont campus
00:29:31 Practice vs theory
00:36:30 Lessons from hostel life
00:45:48 Culture, Delhi, curiosity
00:48:08 Postmodernism and identity
00:59:02 People make buildings matter
01:08:34 Why Bangalore felt right
01:10:55 Activism shaped urban design
01:18:13 Learning beyond classrooms

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