Episode 7: Ar. Hafeez Contractor | Making A Difference, a Havells Podcast

Episode 7: Ar. Hafeez Contractor | Making A Difference, a Havells Podcast

A building is only the beginning. What it does to the city around it, to the people inside it, to the land it stands on, that is architecture. In this episode of Making a Difference, Padma Bhushan awardee and one of India's most influential architects, Hafeez Contractor, reflects on a career spent not just designing structures, but reimagining what Indian cities could be. From a mischievous boy in Navsari who had to be carried to school in a basket, to the mind behind Hiranandani Gardens, Cyber City and thousands of homes built for people who had none, his is a story shaped as much by instinct and observation as by training. A conversation on cities, affordable housing, and what it means to leave the world better than you found it. #Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #HafeezContractor #Architecture

Episode 6: Seema Puri Mullan & Zarir Mullan | Making A Difference, a Havells Podcast

Design is not just about how a space looks. It is about how every element comes together - seamlessly, precisely, and with intent. In Episode 6 of Making A Difference, a Havells podcast, architects Seema Puri Mullan and Zarir Mullan share their journey with us. From taking on complex, high-risk projects to ensuring that every aspect from architecture to interiors to lighting is thought through from the very beginning, their work reflects a commitment to quality over quantity. They speak about working as partners in life and design, the importance of precision and planning, how lighting shapes the way a space is experienced and why true luxury lies in creating spaces that are tailored, thoughtful and enduring. A conversation about discipline, design integrity and creating spaces that truly make a difference. #Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #SeemaPuriMullan #ZarirMullan #Architecture

Spaces That People Live With: Seema Puri Mullan and Zarir Mullan on Making a Difference | Trailer

Two very different beginnings. One shared practice. In Episode 6 of Making A Difference, a Havells podcast, Seema Puri Mullan and Zarir Mullan reflect on how they each found their way into architecture. They share what it was like starting out, how their individual approaches came together, and how their work has evolved through the years. A look at the people behind the practice and the experiences that shaped it. Episode out on 14th April. Stay tuned. #Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #SeemaPuriMullan #ZarirMullan #Architecture

Episode 5: Dikshu Kukreja | Making A Difference, a Havells Podcast

Architecture is not just about buildings. It is about the environments that shape how societies function. In this episode of Making a Difference, architect, urban planner and environmentalist Dikshu Kukreja joins us for a conversation on the future of Indian cities and the responsibility of shaping the built environment. From growing up around architecture to studying at Harvard and working across continents, Dikshu reflects on the experiences that shaped his thinking and why architecture must go beyond buildings to consider the impact on cities, communities and the environment. A thoughtful conversation on cities, responsibility and the role architecture plays in shaping the societies we live in. #Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #DikshuKukreja #Architecture

Architecture Beyond Buildings: A Conversation with Dikshu Kukreja on Making a Difference | Trailer

India’s cities are growing rapidly, but are they growing responsibly? In this episode of Making a Difference, a Havells Podcast, architect Dikshu Kukreja speaks about the deeper role of architecture - shaping humane cities, respecting the environment and moving beyond quick fixes to long-term, holistic solutions. From global learning to an Indian context, he shares why the future of architecture lies in responsibility, collaboration and conviction. Episode out on 15th March. Stay tuned. #Havells #HavellsPodcast #HavellsMakingADifference #DikshuKukreja #Architecture