Business of Architecture with Madhu Kuruvilla | AG 20

Business of Architecture

In this episode, you will get to hear the story of Architect Madhu Kuruvilla and his views on the Business of Architecture in India. We dwell on a whole host of topics such as how to start a firm, how to register your firm, scope of work, time management, building your contacts, importance of social media, importance of knowing basic Vastu as an Architect and a whole lot more.

About Madhu Kuruvilla

Madhu Kuruvilla completed his Bachelor of Architecture from Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur and then went on to work with a renowned Architect in Bangalore, Nikki Thomas. He then joined Kabir Hira Architects, wherein he worked for almost 6 years before starting his own practice. He has since completed over 75+ built projects ranging from Residences, Interiors, Hospitality, Commercial, and Retail. He believes in living in the present and working hard.

Podcast Shownotes

• 2:00 How Madhu Kuruvilla got into Architecture?
• 3:40 Studying in SIT Tumkur
• 4:45 Joining Training with a renowned Architect in Bangalore, Architect Nikki Thomas.
• 5:55 Joining Kabir Hira Architects – a renowned Architecture firm in Bangalore. Handling your own projects and becoming a workaholic
• 8:15 Being the office boy!
• 10:15 Taking a two month break from work and contemplating what to do next.
• 12:00 Working 12 hours a day

Part II

• 13:30 Business of Architecture — How much do you charge a client?
• 15:30 What was the scope of work given to clients?
• 16:30 What was the type of projects that he started with?
• 17:20 How did you build your contacts?
• 18:30 How do you start off working as an Independent Architect? And working out of his garage.
• 20:00 When do you decide to hire people?
• 21:30 How do you decide a timeframe or timeline for a project?
• 22:40 Taking a retainer before you start the project.
• 23:50 Taking up Interior Design Projects as an Architect.
• 25:00 The importance of social media in running an Architecture firm.
• 30:50 The importance of knowing Vastu as an Architect in India.
• 34:00 Time management for Architects
• 38:00 Managing time with clients
• 41:00 Getting associated with builders as an Architect.
• 42:30 Preparing an estimate for your client
• 46:00 Registrations required to practice as an Architect in India.
• 49:00 Registering your Architecture firm or company.
• 50:00 Filing taxes as an Architect
• 51:00 Completing about 75 projects and his favourites.
• 55:30 Future plans for Madhu Kuruvilla Architects
• 59:00 Craze for biking and weekend bike rides

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