🏛️ Why do Indian homes need courtyards again? In this episode of The CODE Podcast, I sit down with Ar. Pathik Joshi, co-founder of Kypad Design Office LLP, to explore how traditional Indian values are merging with modern architecture to create homes and cities for the future.
Ar. Pathik Joshi is a graduate of KRVIA, Mumbai, and holds a Master’s in Urban Design from the University of Texas, Austin. With global experience at Humphreys and Partners Architects and as a partner at Kalayojan Architects, he has led large-scale urban projects like metro stations, institutional campuses, and even the International Christian Worship Centre in Nigeria. Today, through Kypad Design Office LLP, Pathik blends international expertise with cultural rootedness, designing projects across India, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Africa.
💥 If Mumbai was to start from scratch tomorrow — what would you design differently?
💥 Why are courtyards making a comeback in modern Indian homes?
💥 What are the 3 biggest design mistakes Indian homeowners make — and how can you avoid them?
💥 Will our cities in 2050 feel more like Dubai, Copenhagen, or something uniquely Indian?
💥 How can parametric and computational design make homes more human?
DM Residence – a 53rd-floor apartment that blends Western functionality with Eastern aesthetics.
NG Residence (The Zest Nest) – a 3000 sq.ft tranquil family home in Malad, Mumbai.
Wishlist Mansion – a 23,000 sq.ft multigenerational home reimagining the traditional aangan.
🎧 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of Indian homes, courtyards, and cities.
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