Ep. 316 – The Architecture of intensity, experience, and the unseen with Manjunath

Summary

In this episode of The Gyaan Project, architect Manjunath dives deep into the power of observation, the role of intensity in creative work, and the beauty of the unseen. A must-listen for young architects, designers, and creatives participating in The Drawing Board 2025 competition. Set against the backdrop of Sadahalli Quarry, this conversation explores how to approach design with sensitivity, curiosity, and care. Presented in partnership with Rohan Builders and The Drawing Board.

Topics discussed in this episode

• What is the difference between seeing and observing?

• How can we observe without bringing in our biases?

• What does experience mean to you?

• How do observation and experience shape your design process?

• How do you define intensity in creative work?

• How can a designer balance knowing the whole story with focused intensity?

• What is your reading of the Sadahalli Quarry brief?

• How do you interpret the idea of the unseen?

• Can technology help us experience the unseen or aid the creative process?

Reference links

• The Drawing Board – Official Website

• Instagram – The Drawing Board: https://www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/

• The Drawing Board 2025 — official competition overview and brief

• “The Drawing Board 2025 – 10th Edition” on World Architecture Community - https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/fpzhe/the-drawing-board-2025-–-10th-edition.html

• YouTube video introducing the Museum of Geology brief at Sadahalli Quarry -

• https://wcfa.ac.in/staff/b-l-manjunath/

• https://www.instagram.com/manjunath.bl/?hl=en

• https://manjunathandco.com/

• https://www.archdaily.com/professional/b-l-manjunath-co?ad_source=office

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjunath-b-l-45973929/?originalSubdomain=in