Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

Why Indian Homes Feel Smaller: Space, Furniture, Design & Planning | Sanjay Puri | FO459 Raj Shamani

Jan 17, 2026
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Sanjay Puri
Sanjay Puri, a renowned Indian architect and head of Sanjay Puri Architects, shares fascinating insights on home design and sustainability. He discusses what to consider when buying a house, emphasizing builder reputation and layout. Puri highlights the impact of contextual design and how certain architectural icons have changed city identities. He offers practical tips to make spaces feel larger and explains how to incorporate greenery for better air quality. The conversation also touches on the intersection of luxury and noise management in modern homes.
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ADVICE

Vet Builder, Layout And Orientation First

  • Always check a builder's reputation and the overall master layout before buying an apartment.
  • Verify orientation, circulation efficiency, room sizes, column layout and amenities to avoid long-term functional problems.
INSIGHT

One Building Can Reboot A City's Economy

  • A single iconic building can transform a city's economy by attracting tourism and investment.
  • Frank Gehry's Guggenheim in Bilbao demonstrates how architecture can catalyze urban revival.
INSIGHT

Sustainability Is Twofold: Embodied And Life-Cycle

  • Sustainability equals embodied carbon plus life-cycle carbon of a building.
  • Reducing both through local materials and climate-responsive design is true sustainability.
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