Architecture and Design in India By Petros

Will AI replace architects?Discover the future of AI in architectural visualization and why mastering design fundamentals is your ultimate advantage. In this episode, we explore how top architectural firms are navigating the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence in design.Marco unpacks the double-edged sword of AI: while image-to-image workflows are accelerating iteration, relying on AI without a solid foundation in design leads to "sloppy," soulless architecture. Learn why mastering core fundamentals—like composition, spatial weighting, and context—is the only way to effectively control AI tools and win major pitches.Hosted by Rishabh JainRishabh Jain is the Director of International Business at Petros Stone LLP. Through The Design Dialogues, Rishabh connects with global architectural thought leaders to explore the intersection of material sourcing, urban design, and high-end construction.Guest: Marco LivornoMarco Livorno is a Competition Architect and 3D Visualizer at Gerber Architekten. He specializes in narrative-driven, emotional renders for high-stakes conceptual competitions.Episode Chapters:(00:00) The Core Problem with AI in Architecture(00:17) Introducing Marco Livorno & Gerber Architekten(01:18) Why Architectural Renders Require Storytelling(03:27) Adapting Visuals for Different Clients & Competitions(05:26) The Role of Emotion in Architectural Design(09:49) How AI is Disrupting Architectural Rendering(14:44) Is AI Making Architects Lazy?(19:30) Image-to-Image AI Workflows Explained(25:31) Why Design Fundamentals Beat Software Skills(29:27) Advice for Young Architects & VisualizersRead the full breakdown of this interview and explore key takeaways on the future of visualization: [Insert Link to Website Article]Links:Explore Petros Stone's Architectural Interviews: https://petrosstone.com/interviews/Watch Other Episodes of The Design Dialogues: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOsuKHs8IMUAFollow Marco Livorno's Work: https://livornovisuals.myportfolio.comConnect with our Global Export Team on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/petrosstone/Visit our website: www.petrosstone.com#ArchitecturalVisualization #AIinArchitecture #PetrosStonePetros Stone LLP — Global exporters of premium natural stone and engineered quartz, engineered for architectural excellence.

Discover the future of urban design and adaptive reuse. Perth City Architect Nic Brunsdon reveals why 80% of the buildings we need for 2050 already exist, and how we must rethink our cities.Welcome to The Design Dialogues, presented by Petros Stone LLP. In this episode, our Director of International Business, Rishabh Jain, sits down with Nic Brunsdon, Principal of Brunsdon Studio—an internationally recognized and B-Corp certified architecture practice based in Perth, Australia.With over 25 years of experience spanning architecture, urban planning, and civic strategy, his work explores how spatial design can positively influence broader societal and cultural contexts. In June 2026, he was officially appointed as the City Architect for the City of Perth, a civic role he holds in parallel with leading his private studio.Renowned for his focus on adaptive reuse and narrative-driven design, Brunsdon has delivered transformative cultural, hospitality, and residential projects across Australia and Southeast Asia. His highly awarded portfolio includes the North Perth House, the Tiing boutique resort in Bali, and the monumental "(This is) Air" architecture commission for the National Gallery of Victoria.In this comprehensive architectural masterclass, you will learn how the future of design relies heavily on "doing more with less." We explore the philosophy of adaptive reuse, investigating how cities can transition from energy consumers to energy producers. Nic shares groundbreaking insights from his "New Normal" project, proposing the radical transformation of resource-heavy golf courses into thriving public assets featuring urban farming, wetlands, and medical centers.We also take a deep dive into the National Gallery of Victoria's Architecture Commission, discussing Brunsdon's "(This is) Air". This massive, breathing inflatable sphere makes the invisible visible, serving as a powerful post-pandemic reflection on the air we share. Whether you are a real estate developer looking for sustainable infrastructure ideas or an architect seeking inspiration on materializing abstract concepts, this conversation delivers actionable, visionary perspectives on shaping the next 50 years of urban environments.Timestamps / Chapters:(00:00) The 3 Choices in Life (Hook)(00:14) Introducing Nic Brunsdon & Brunsdon Studio(00:45) The Value of Experience & Global Practice(01:12) Balancing Civic Roles & Private Architecture(03:20) Space Market: Activating Vacant Urban Spaces(06:36) "A New Normal": Rethinking Golf Courses(10:40) The Bali Project: Bamboo & Imprinted Concrete(13:30) The Future of Architecture: Doing Less With Less(16:45) The NGV Architecture Commission: "(This is) Air"(20:47) The Next 50 Years of Urban DesignRead the full interview breakdown and explore high-resolution photography of Nic Brunsdon's projects here: #UrbanDesign #AdaptiveReuse #NicBrunsdon #PetrosStonePetros Stone LLP — Global exporters of premium natural stone and engineered quartz, engineered for architectural excellence.

Discover how temporary architecture design evolved from event spectacles to essential civic infrastructure. Join Petros Stone for a deep dive into post-pandemic urban resilience.Welcome to The Design Dialogues, presented by Petros Stone LLP. In this episode, our Director of International Business, Rishabh Jain, sits down with Alejandro S. Rubio, Founder of ALSAR-ATELIER in Bogota, Colombia.Alejandro works at the fascinating intersection of construction and resilience, specializing in temporary and semi-temporary architectural structures.In this masterclass, we explore how the COVID-19 pandemic radically shifted the purpose of temporary architecture—moving it away from fleeting events (concerts and weddings) and toward essential, rapid-response civic infrastructure like outdoor restaurants, healthcare facilities, and public marketplaces.Viewers will gain unique perspectives on how to impart a sense of luxury, volume, and emotional weight into temporary spaces using unconventional, easily assembled materials like scaffolding and plastic pallets. We discuss the financial logic behind renting versus owning materials, the sustainability of close-loop assembly, and how lightweight structures can mimic the tectonic solidity of traditional brick and natural stone.Read the full breakdown of this interview and explore key takeaways on temporary architecture design: https://petrosstone.com/designing-for-impermanence-alejandro-rubio/Timestamps / Chapters:(01:43) Introducing Alejandro S. Rubio & ALSAR-ATELIER(03:03) The Origin & Purpose of Temporary Architecture(04:27) The Post-Pandemic Paradigm Shift(06:05) Material Selection for Temporary Structures(07:15) Financial Feasibility & Renting Scaffolding(08:24) Case Study: The Bogota Marketplace (Perseverancia)(11:08) Sustainable Architecture & Material Lifecycles(15:39) Chicago Architecture Biennial: Plastic Pallet Pavilion(21:08) The Future of Emergency Response Architecture#TemporaryArchitecture #UrbanDesign #PetrosStonePetros Stone LLP — Global exporters of premium natural stone and engineered quartz, engineered for architectural excellence.

In this podcast, we continue our discussion about greeen building materia in Indial. For a sustainable future, it is imperative that we adopt green building strategies. Using Green building materials is an important part of this strategy. With this episode, we attempt to shed light on some of the practical-to-use Green building materials in India. We also share stories of designers and architects who have inventively used green building materials in their projects.

In this podcast, we talk about greeen building materials in India. For a sustainable future, it is imperative that we adopt green building strategies. Using Green building materials is an important part of this strategy. With this episode, we attempt to shed light on some of the practical-to-use Green building materials in India. We also share stories of designers and architects who have inventively used green building materials in their projects.

We discuss some important parameters pertaining to building materials. We try to dissect each of them and how they must be understood when making decisions. 

Welcome to Petros Podcas from India. Here, we talk about architecture, design and share interesting stories from inside this world. We frequently interview experts from the industry to peek into their brains.