--- title: "Architectural Design Talks & Insights | Gayathri and Namith Architects" description: "Explore our architectural design philosophy and speaking engagements. We share insights on blending Indian heritage with global trends in modern architecture." canonical: https://mytribe.in/gayathriandnamith.architects/architectural-design-urban-planning/on-the-world-stage-talks-events last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Architectural Talks and Design Insights Tribe Verified · Featured speaker at FOAID and ICA. By [Gayathri & Namith Architects](https://mytribe.in/gayathriandnamith.architects) · Projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Koramangala · ₹300 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Architectural Design & Urban Planning](https://mytribe.in/gayathriandnamith.architects/architectural-design-urban-planning). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/gayathriandnamith.architects/architectural-design-urban-planning/gallery) Design is a conversation, not just a drawing. Here is where we engage with the global design community, sharing our journey of blending Indian roots with a modern architectural vision. ## Photos and videos - ![Our co-founder Gayathri Shetty addressing a large audience at FOAID 2024. We are grateful for these platforms to share our vision of weaving Indian culture, heritage, and storytelling into contemporary design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00c50dab-e9d6-417a-9d93-07e9d7f0ae27) - ![A close-up of Gayathri Shetty during her presentation at the Festival of Architecture & Interior Designing (FOAID). Her talk focused on celebrating the soul of India through our projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdec35dc-ce54-40ec-bc8b-eb07291aa551) - ![Presenting at the Design Manthan conference. These events are an opportunity to connect with the wider design community and discuss the future of our industry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cae0ab05-aeeb-4272-9e08-12b372f27c4b) - ![A wide shot of the auditorium during our presentation at FOAID. It is always inspiring to engage with a room full of creative minds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86c78dc2-b034-4ec5-876e-c621015d4b9c) - [Video: A clip from Gayathri Shetty's motivational speech at the IIID Vadodara Chapter. She speaks about the bright future of design in India and encourages young architects to "smash the goal."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef8c159b-62e6-4f06-a80c-62eba48c1cce) - ![Presenting our work to an audience of students and professionals. We believe in sharing our journey to inspire the next generation of designers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3793c424-6c83-438f-9848-0d9e00f3182a) - ![A panel discussion in progress. Engaging in conversations with fellow architects like Ar. Pratap Jadhav helps spark new perspectives and push the industry forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba314fb9-1570-4afd-bf19-775b19f4f929) - ![A view of the panel from the audience. These knowledge-sharing sessions are vital for the growth of our design community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc8da5a5-8916-426f-add4-7e4509a5ba3f) - ![A group photo with fellow designers and organizers after a successful event. These gatherings are a celebration of creativity, conversation, and community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ba35616-421f-4be0-af57-1a769da92414) - [Video: Gayathri Shetty participating in an ICA Talk on "Adapting International Trends to the Indian Context." She discusses how our profession teaches us to analyze and assimilate global ideas while staying true to our roots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f14dac35-4215-44ae-8c49-a4da559b28cd) - ![A close-up of the panel discussion. These conversations are crucial for debating how to balance global trends with local sensibilities in Indian design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79d719f5-76d9-457b-bd15-ebac712b21ed) - ![The panelists on stage at the ICA Talk. It was a privilege to share the stage with such inspiring minds from the design industry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6af54934-b62c-47c3-9d9e-9ca94f3bcdce) - ![The full panel for the "Globalization of Design" talk. We believe that collaborative discussions like these are what spark design revolutions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/245822a0-b82c-4ac8-81a3-0d64e4bfc85f) - ![A promotional graphic for Gayathri Shetty's talk at Design Democracy Hyderabad. These events are a platform for stimulating conversations about the future of design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d02358d-2bcc-459c-9621-13a41668028e) - ![Our co-founder featured on the wall at a Design POV event. We are proud to be recognized among our peers in the design community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb8c58d0-c3cf-4fba-8095-9c3053b78220) - ![Gayathri Shetty being interviewed at a design event. We welcome opportunities to share our firm's philosophy and our perspective on the evolving world of architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ff0c9bb-6663-403a-bc64-3222b7ee64b7) - ![The 2024 Shortlist wall at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore. It is an honor to see our firm's name among such talented architects from around the globe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee43e245-6f98-4917-b1a8-da435b25a415) - ![Our team members proudly pointing out our firm's name on the WAF 2024 shortlist. This is a moment of collective pride and recognition for our hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce48245e-368f-4ee4-ab91-229e38a53141) - ![The GNA team at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore. Attending these global events allows us to absorb creative energy and stay connected to the international design scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d72bf65-d904-450d-a87e-4dcafcc46505) - ![Our team at WAF'24, soaking in the creative energy of the festival. These experiences are invaluable for our growth and inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c4bbbe6-5566-44db-bfea-ab8376ac050c) - ![Our team presenting our project in a crit room at WAF'24. This is where we share the story and vision behind our work with a global jury and audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49ca0934-2169-4223-8015-b2ac3ce36bff) - ![The team at our project display at the World Festival of Interiors, held alongside WAF.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57040d11-6e2e-4880-b6df-b0f5b363c407) - ![The unique inflatable presentation pods at the World Architecture Festival. The event itself is a showcase of design and innovation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b5883ec-1db3-4d4b-a7a8-4492736c7773) - ![The iconic WAF inflatable letters at the Singapore event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbd302d6-6666-4dc0-9635-0d1c19df70df) - ![Two of our team members at the World Architecture Festival.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbdd4942-4ad5-496d-807d-97fecc3cf4a9) - ![Our founders in front of the WAF 2024 Shortlist wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69d91eec-9951-43cc-b01f-91e5b95a043e) - ![An exhibit for our WAF'24 finalist project at Designuru 4.5. We enjoy bringing our internationally recognized work back to our local design community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8bfd8f2-f0aa-4620-98b8-730f9721c881) - ![Our team member Gowri Rao presenting our WAF-shortlisted project at Designuru.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/537b30e8-95a0-4bf6-92e5-d4940c1078ba) - ![A moment of recognition on stage at Designuru 4.5.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8667a25b-cf6f-4eb4-a3ac-46aa95c70a28) - ![The team on stage at Designuru.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2491c989-4356-44db-9e09-85632888c57c) - ![Gayathri Shetty speaking on a panel about Design Inclusivity at Designuru 4.0. She discussed the importance of archiving the work of women in architecture for future generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/826112ce-064e-4432-8a84-5fafcba03e20) - ![Our team member Gowri Rao speaking on a panel about heritage preservation and retrofitting. We encourage our team to be thought leaders in their areas of expertise.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ec1212b-c078-45b6-b117-e9873589d07a) - ![Our team having fun at our DesignUru installation. We believe design should also be playful and engaging.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e1afe57-eeb3-42a9-84f3-e7fc9044179a) - ![A playful moment at our 'Interrogation of the Primal' installation, a collaboration with Simply Sofas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54d7047a-f4bf-42ed-a83d-1ae906606dbd) - ![Visitors interacting with our installation at DesignUru.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1319f434-2381-4001-8192-73d5b36b2c52) - ![Another creative pose at our quirky installation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed744e8c-028a-4f80-9f81-0a00488844f9) - [Video: A tour of the MG Road Boulevard, an urban art space we designed, which served as a venue for Designuru 4.0.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d637db1-4094-497b-88b7-b454be136c65) - [Video: A montage from Milan Design Week, a trip that always fills us with inspiration from the world of craftsmanship and cutting-edge design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8033f4c5-271f-4cc9-8c4e-795b06e538fc) - ![An attendee at a Milan Design Week exhibit. These trips are about immersing ourselves in global design culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b35e07c-2333-4730-9553-7bcaec56b33c) - ![Our co-founder with fellow enthusiasts at a Jaguar event during Milan Design Week.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4c81011-b338-49ee-a813-6588a341791c) - ![Gayathri Shetty at an exhibit during Milan Design Week, posing with a holographic display of a designer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a51db046-d7e5-4c56-a58b-18adb043c613) - ![A duplicate of image 195.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c48f599-5a81-44d2-a5df-fb70e7a5f58c) - ![A duplicate of image 196.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9eaf00f-826b-409e-89bf-1027c5b46fa7) - ![A duplicate of image 194.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dfa7996-abc6-4de0-b259-591e23ed0366) ## About On the World Stage: Talks & Events When we stand on stage at events like FOAID or the ICA Talks, we aren't there just to present finished photos. We are there to break down the 'how'—the messy, exciting reality of adapting international trends while keeping the soul of Indian heritage intact. We discuss how to handle specific site constraints, manage natural ventilation in urban settings, and why the traditional courtyards of Tulunadu still matter in modern buildings. It is about practical design that works for our climate, not just following design trends. ### Why We Engage Architecture is a profession that requires constant learning and sharing. Our presence at forums like the World Architecture Festival, Designuru, and various IIID chapters isn't just about recognition. It is our way of giving back to the design community. We believe the future of Indian architecture lies in our ability to analyze and assimilate. We look at what is happening globally, but we filter it through our specific understanding of Indian culture and the Panchamahabhuta elements. ### What We Discuss - **Adapting to Context:** We often speak about the friction between global aspirations and local limitations. Our talks frequently address how to build sustainably without sacrificing comfort. - **Mentoring the Next Generation:** As Gayathri often says, 'India is shining,' and the young generation is capable of big things. We use these platforms to encourage students and young architects to stick to their guns, analyze their sites deeply, and create spaces that actually matter. - **The Business of Design:** We don't shy away from the hard conversations about scaling a practice, managing vendors, and the realities of being on-site. We want to show that architecture is as much about people and management as it is about aesthetics. Whether it is a panel on the globalization of design or a keynote on sustainable housing, we aim to start conversations that move the industry forward. We want to demonstrate that heritage is not static—it is a tool we use to innovate for the future. ## About Gayathri & Namith Architects We are Gayathri and Namith. We don’t just design buildings; we try to nurture a culture of design. Whether we are in our Koramangala studio or on a stage sharing our process, our goal is the same: to show that Indian architecture is ready to take on the world. 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