2: Episode 2: Apoorva Shroff On Collaborating With Nature And Technology In Design

Nature and technology may seem like opposing forces in architecture, but for Apoorva Shroff of Mumbai-based studio Lyth Design, they offer cohesive design possibilities. Her practice explores the intersection of sustainable materials, innovative construction techniques and contextual design. With over two decades of experience, including 16 years as a partner at reD Architects, Shroff has designed projects ranging from her family home, Airavat, to the technologically fabricated kitchens nestled beneath bamboo structures at Ashoka University. She has cultivated a design language that balances experimentation with a sensitivity to the environment.  In this conversation, Shroff reflects on the ideas that shape her practice, whether it's her exploration of bamboo construction through a workshop in Bali, or taking on pro bono projects such as the transformation of the Ashray orphanage in Bandra. She reflects on the lessons nature offers architecture and the evolving relationship between form, function and responsibility.