BEAUTIFUL MIND
L'Officiel India|February - March 2020
An indigenous design vocabulary with beliefs embedded in conservation and restoration of old structures, and innovating new ones; architect Brinda Somaya finds rhythm in diversity.
SHIVPRIYA BAJPAI
BEAUTIFUL MIND
Drawing inspiration from rich vernacular constructions of India and being at the forefront of preserving the same, Founder and Principal Architect of Somaya and Kalappa Consultants (SNK), Brinda envisions building a sustainable design community in the country. She has made her own mark in the male dominated profession by embracing her beliefs, instincts and relentless passion. We speak to the design maverick to know more about her journey. Edited excerpts follow...

Rebuilding an earthquake-ravaged village in the Kutch region of Gujarat, restoring prominent properties in Mumbai, to building innovative ones around the country, you are an institution in yourself. How has the journey been like?

It has been a very satisfying journey. Every project that we have worked on has been special. Having designed a swimming pool and support facilities for the Bombay Presidency Golf Club as my first project, I set out into the world of architecture with my own beliefs. Ever since, and in the last forty years, every project has been a wonderful journey and a learning experience. Our firm SNK has worked on a wide variety of projects, from re-construction of villages, to hi-tech campuses, from orphanages and animal hospitals, to state-of-the art corporate headquarters. At SNK, we enjoy the diversity of work.

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