In an age where architecture often seeks symmetry and precision, Forbes India is bringing to you a forum that embraces the imperfect, the intuitive, and the intensely personal side of design thinking.
An initiative by Forbes India in collaboration with Marmo Solutions, M-Connect is a multi-episode series that turns the spotlight onto the people behind the practice. Through a collection of candid conversations with 45 leading architects and designers, each interaction dives deep into the inspirations, philosophies, and stories that shape contemporary Indian architecture.
The first episode, Craft of Chaos, brought together three distinct voices who decode how chaos doesn’t disrupt design, but often directs it.
The episode featured Thakur Udayveer Singh, Founder, Architect & CMD, Space Race Architects, Shalini Ganguli, Founder, Shalini Ganguli Interiors and Adreesh Chakraborty, Co-Founder, The Earth Home.
Each of them reflected on how they make room for spontaneity, disorder, and personal evolution within the rigor of architectural structure. When asked how he manages chaos across a variety of projects, Udayveer Singh shared: “It’s this creative bud which infuses me to do some creative things.”
Shalini Ganguli, speaking on the emotional thrill of designing, said: “Bringing your vision to life is such a headrush.” Her philosophy invites designers to find clarity within chaos, and to trust their aesthetic instincts.
Adreesh Chakraborty, known for designing India’s first modern haveli with ecological sensitivity, reflected on the deeper process that informs his work: “It’s the constant nurturing of people, space, and purpose that needs to be done.” He spoke about how merging architectural form with environmental consciousness transformed not only his design language, but also his perspective.
Together, these voices formed a compelling dialogue on how uncertainty fuels imagination—and how surrendering to that process can shape richer, more meaningful spaces.
The episode delved into how the unpredictable—whether it’s a sudden idea, a design detour, or a material constraint—can lead to innovation. Chaos becomes not a creative obstacle, but a quiet companion to genius.
Presented by Forbes India, powered by Marmo Solutions, M-Connect is an ongoing journey into the minds behind the masterpieces. It moves beyond brick and mortar to explore the philosophies, emotions, and quiet intent that shape the world of contemporary design.
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