Women’s Day Special – Rupande Shah

On the occasion of Womens Day, we caught up with Rupande Shah on what inspires her, and her views and ideas as a woman in the field of design. We hope you enjoy this tête-à-tête!

Berger Paints India: What inspires you to think creatively and fuels you to paint your imagination? (Paint your imagination is Berger Paints tagline).

Rupande Shah: Everything about life inspires me. A little bird, a song, rain drops on fresh soil, solid rock mountains, streams flowing into river, Everything!

Berger Paints India: Which is your favourite project till date? Tell us more about it.

Rupande Shah: There are too many favourite projects. One of the projects which is closest to my heart is a farmhouse outside Kolkata. It was made using all natural and local materials. Open spaces, semi-open spaces and closed areas, all followed one into another to form a seamless project.

Berger Paints India: How do you achieve work-life balance?

Rupande Shah: Its tough, sometimes, however its most important to achieve this work-life balance. I try and regulate my timings. I also ensure that I do not work on any holiday. Instead, I focus on spending it with friends and family.

Berger Paints India: What made you choose architecture/interior design as a career?

Rupande Shah: I always wanted to be a creative person, however reading Ayn Rands Fountainhead was the decisive factor in my life.

Berger Paints India: What do you enjoy most about interior decorating?

Rupande Shah: Everything! From the planning to the finishes to the end styling of the project. I love what I do, and I do what I love!

Berger Paints India: Which design trend are you most excited about?

Rupande Shah: Design has to be pure basics. To connect with the source of the material and to use it in all its purity is what I like to work with.

Berger Paints India: How does it feel to be a women architect/interior designer amongst male counterparts?

Rupande Shah: Awesome! I feel women are sensitive and very perceptive in their design approach. I use my sixth sense as a woman, to understand and solve design issues.

Berger Paints India:Which books are you currently reading/what are your hobbies?

Rupande Shah: I read a lot. Currently, I am reading I am The Mind by Deep Trivedi. I do a lot of photography, meditate and also do yoga regularly. I love traveling to new and exciting places.

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