Episode - 09: IIID Bangalore Regional Chapter presents ‘Design Dialogues

Episode 9 Theme : Living a Liberated Life Hosted by Architect Sathish Desai Featuring : Architect Shirish Beri Principal Architect, Shirish Beri & Associates, Kolhapur Mastering multiple crafts - of Architecture, Paintings, Poetry and Film- making, while living amidst nature, traveling and exploring the great land of India.Join us for a reflective episode of Design Dialogues, the IIID Bangalore Regional Chapter Podcast series, as we speak with Architect Shirish Beri, a distinguished architect whose practice spans more than five decades, and Mr. Abhiman Shetty COO of Moon & Baker, a provider of aluminium windows, doors and security screening solutions. Architect Beri traces his path from a questioning child seeking solitude under trees, to a student who paused his studies to travel and introspect, to a practitioner dedicated to bringing people closer to nature, to one another and to themselves. He speaks about the idea of an ‘architecture of silence’ and pause, a school campus designed around its trees, and a home built entirely from salvaged materials, along with his views on education, practice and a life lived on one’s own terms. Abhiman shares the story behind Moon & Baker and how its fenestration and security systems let people stay open to light, air and the outdoors without compromising safety. He also reflects on his own journey from a coastal Karnataka town, through Australia and the waste management technology sector, to entrepreneurship. The episode closes with a heartfelt message to young designers on craft, values and the difference between a rich life and a wealthy one. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on mastery, simplicity and meaningful design. 🎙️ 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