Episode - 05: IIID Bangalore Regional Chapter presents ‘Design Dialogues

In this Episode-6 IIID BRC Podcast Series - ‘Design Dialogues’, we explore what truly sustains design — not just creative vision, but the discipline, systems, and cultural grounding that allow ideas to scale responsibly. Architect Aparna Narasimhan, Partner and Design Director at Venkataramanan Associates, reflects on over three decades of practice — from master planning to minute detailing. She speaks about contextual architecture rooted in Indian culture, the enduring relevance of hand sketching, and the importance of revisiting completed projects to understand their behavioural impact. Joining her is Amruth Sampige, first-generation entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Dash Square, who brings the lens of systems thinking and structured execution to India’s premium furniture retail landscape. He shares insights on scaling in an unorganised category, building measurable retail frameworks, and why long-term impact matters more than expansion alone. Together, the conversation moves between architecture and retail, craft and commerce, detail and discipline — revealing how thoughtful collaboration can transform spaces into lasting environments. If you are an architect, designer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how vision translates into reality at scale, this episode offers grounded insights from two leaders shaping their respective domains. 🎙️ Design Dialogues is a podcast initiative by IIID Bangalore Regional Chapter, created to advance the profession through thoughtful conversations across design, industry, and education. 👉 Like, Follow, Subscribe, and explore our previous episodes for more meaningful dialogues on architecture and design. Social Links: #IIID_Bangalore   / iiid.bangalore   #IIID_India   / iiidindia