Where Stories, Sustainability & Spaces Converge
28th February 2025
Radisson Blu, Coimbatore
5:00 PM onwards
The Design Perspective series continues its trailblazing journey across India—and first up is Coimbatore, a city where design, tradition, and innovation intersect. Scheduled for 28th February 2025 at Radisson Blu, this edition promises a thought-provoking evening curated to explore architecture not just as a structure, but as a story.
Keynote Spotlight: Charlie Hearn – Inspiral Architecture, Indonesia
We’re thrilled to announce Charlie Hearn, the visionary founder of Inspiral Architecture & Design Studios, Indonesia, as our keynote speaker. An award-winning RIBA architect, Charlie is at the forefront of bio-responsive and sustainable architecture. His approach merges the rhythms of nature with the possibilities of innovation—creating spaces that heal, inspire, and transform the human experience.
With a philosophy rooted in the “inspiral” process—a cosmic phenomenon symbolizing fusion, energy, and synergy—Charlie’s talk is expected to explore how architecture can be a force for positive transformation, both environmentally and socially.
D-Talks Panel: Design Chronicles – The Stories Spaces Tell
Architecture isn’t just about buildings; it’s about the narratives they carry. In this curated series, leading regional voices will reflect on how design choices—from form and material to light and context—help convey a space’s essence.
Speakers:
- Prabhakar Chinnasamy, ICON Design Studio
- Kamalhaasan Ramaswamy, Cuboid Architects
- Manikandan Ilango, DnA Studio
Through their personal project journeys, they’ll share the inspirations, challenges, and philosophies that shaped their most defining work—offering an intimate look at the art of storytelling through design.
Curated by IIA Coimbatore Centre & FOAID
This edition is a collaborative initiative by FOAID and the Indian Institute of Architects – Coimbatore Centre, celebrating regional design excellence and fostering cross-border architectural dialogues. The evening also offers exclusive networking opportunities, connecting local talent with global perspectives.
Don’t miss this evening of design, dialogue, and discovery.
Coimbatore, we’re ready to celebrate the stories your spaces have to tell.