Creative Spark-plug Rajesh Sharma and Baashobe Majumdar

Welcome to today's episode of our podcast "From Building to Teaching" the 2nd episode of Creative Spark Plug, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of architecture and education with Arun Swaminathan.

Arun is not just an architect; his true passion lies in teaching. Despite receiving a prestigious job offer from the legendary Sir Norman Foster—a titan of high-tech and modernist architecture, Arun chose a different path. He turned down this incredible opportunity to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching design.

In this episode, you'll discover why Arun made this unconventional choice and how it shaped his journey. Arun, a dedicated collector of scaled down models, accurately predicted the transformation of Bangalore's architecture back in the 1990s. Many of his forecasts, including issues like space crunch, water shortages, and traffic congestion, have become realities today.

With over three decades of teaching experience, Arun shares how the dynamics of architecture and education have evolved. Despite his extensive knowledge, he remains humble and believes that continuous learning is key to success. Throughout our conversation, he recounts numerous instances where he learned invaluable lessons from his students, offering us all a chance to gain fresh perspectives.

Join us for an enlightening conversation filled with Arun's insightful observations and much more. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the man himself. Tune in now!

In our first episode, we talk to Deepak Puri, Founder and Principal at his namesake firm. Hear about his journey from an enthusiastic architecture student to a flourishing practice spanning India to Europe, his ideas on learning, holding on to principles in the face of difficulty, and the potential benefits of a drink or two!

"Creative Spark-plug is a show about design for emerging design professionals. We talk to leading architects, designers, creative thinkers form all fields about their work and ideas. We dive deep into their thought process, introducing you to the creative and innovative minds that shape iconic products, buildings, and cities around the world. Hosted by Rajesh Sharma and Baasobe Majumdar  both designers and entrepreneurs themselves, who are curious about bringing design to reality. help shaping of new designers into future design legends, and much, much more. The frequency will be fortnightly every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, looking forward to growing together."