Why Indian Homes Feel Smaller: Space, Furniture, Design & Planning | Sanjay Puri | FO459 Raj Shamani
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Sanjay outlines buyer priorities: builder reputation, masterplan layout, orientation, parking, amenities and apartment circulation.
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(00:00) - Intro
(03:36) - His first introduction to architecture
(06:07) - What to look out for while buying a house
(09:55) - What’s so special about Zaha Hadid?
(12:00) - Top 3 Indian architectural mavericks
(17:21) - Two global architectural mavericks
(22:08) - Sustainable projects
(34:23) - Why are luxury hotel bathrooms made of glass?
(36:25) - What is contextual design?
(39:08) - Different methods used to build different houses
(43:23) - Trends in the residential segment
(49:06) - Why Indians are obsessed with storage
(52:27) - How to improve your house
(1:00:06) - How lighting affects your space
(1:03:44) - Do open kitchens work in India?
(1:06:45) - Common mistakes people make while building a house
(1:15:48) - BTS
(1:16:18) - Outro
In today’s episode, we have Sanjay Puri, one of India’s leading architects, sharing practical and eye-opening insights on why most Indian homes feel smaller, hotter, and more uncomfortable than they should. We talk about the basic design mistakes people make while buying or building homes, and why space planning matters more than luxury interiors. We also talk about sustainable buildings and what real sustainability means for a common homebuyer beyond just environmental labels. The conversation highlights how bold architectural thinking can shape cities, improve quality of life, and even transform local economies.
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