Designuru

We know these questions spin in your head.

(Ok- Also, we find ourselves pandering to this 3-post-pretty-feed funda for the gram.)

But yes, might be worth bunking your client meeting this morning to come build a “You’ve-got-this!” Guide together :))

Tuesday, 26 November
10:30 to 1:00pm
📍 BIC Auditorium

Ajay Gupta will be leading our mentorship and strategy workshop this morning, focusing on the intersection of human emotion and the business aspects of architecture.

The workshop will draw on firm profiles with team sizes ranging from 5 to 10,000, all of which Ajay is familiar with from his personal experience. Our goal is to explore and discuss solutions for the 99++ challenges we encounter in our daily practices.

Come join us this morning at the BIC auditorium!
We’ve plenty of room (in the hall and our minds!) for all the right and wrong questions in our profession

We often find ourselves wishing for more time to fully engage in the artistic side of design, rather than navigating the business aspects. Yet, understanding the business of design opens new avenues for creativity and growth!

Join us to dissect the “Business of Design,” an inspiring workshop led by architect Ajay Gupta. Together, we’ll explore innovative solutions to streamline our practices, enabling us to focus more on bits that matter most.

Tuesday, 26th November
10:30 to 1:00pm at the BIC Auditorium.

Thanks to for their insights to address the big questions 🤍

Directed by Sundaram Tagore, our Tuesday’s feature tells the untold story of Louis Kahn’s tenacity to his design, capturing the trajectory of the National Parilament House of Bangladesh from conception to completion amidst the countries war for liberation and economic crisis.

🎥 Tuesday, 26 November
2:30pm at BIC Auditorium 🍿

Our Monday Matinee show features the film, The Promise, on the life and work of pritzker prize winner, BV Doshi, directed by Jan Schmidt Garre.

The film tells the story of BV Doshi’s journey from European modernism of the 1950s to the architecture of the present- told via Doshi’s own humour and wisdom.
He’s a fantastic storyteller.

You need an afternoon of inspiration.
Come over!

Monday, 25 November
2:30pm
BIC Auditorium

We dedicate a part of our Designuru programming to films on our built environment.

This edition, we explore films that explore the intersection of architecture, culture and identity in the subcontinent.

This afternoon’s screening of The Genius of the Place saw a packed house! The film, written and directed by Afdhel Aziz, took us through 5 seminal works of Geoffrey Bawa in Sri Lanka, illustrating how he did, indeed, ‘design for time’ .

The atmosphere during our setup at Designuru is nothing short of electrifying. It’s a time when everyone is operating at peak energy, united in collaboration as we tackle challenges together.

We are Designuru—a vibrant community that comes together, in full spirit, to create and deliver exceptional design.

Come by! Say hi!
(The rest of) today, tomorrow and Tuesday at BIC, Domlur.
You’re in for a treat (we’re sure!)

Remembering Navnath Kanade.

We fondly recall the screening of Kanade at DU3.0 where his insights resonated with a packed audience.

His work and spirit continue to inspire us all.

Join us for an engaging conversation between two architectural stalwarts, PK Venkataramanan and Naresh Narasimhan as they reflect on the journey, growth, and ethos that has shaped the practice at Venkataramanan Associates.

Through personal anecdotes and professional milestones, they delve into the legacy of the firm’s benchmark projects—those that have redefined architectural innovation in India and left an indelible mark on our built environment.

🗓️Monday, 25th November 2024
Bangalore International Centre

This term at IIID-BRC focuses on the theme of “Adaptive Reuse,” and we’re thrilled to explore it through the amazing 17th-century stepwell at Bansilalpet in Hyderabad!

Witness the design process behind this meticulous restoration, led by architect Kalpana Ramesh, founder of The Rainwater Project, which beautifully reconnects the community with its vital water source.

🗓️ Monday, 25th November 2024
Bangalore International Centre

Among the most frequently asked questions we receive are:
- “Do we need to purchase passes for Designuru?”
- “Is Designuru an invite-only event?”
- “Do I require a membership to attend Designuru?”

We want to take a moment to emphasize that Designuru is a public festival and is open to everyone!

Our goal is to establish Designuru as Bangalore’s annual architect-driven festival focused on connecting our professional community with the general public.

With an exciting lineup of programs, lectures, workshops, installations, and films held in public spaces, we envision ourselves as a key contributor to transforming Bangalore into a vibrant center for design exploration, where both professionals and the public advocate for “good design.”

None of this would be possible without our dedicated partners who support the IIID BRC, the producers of Designuru.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you.
Thank you! (Folding hands/ tipping hats/ emphatic salute!)