Is Starting an Architecture Practice Worth It | HSC Designs | Utsav Kamboj

Описание: In conversation with Ar. Hiloni Sutaria, Founder and Lead Architect of HSC Designs, a young and award-winning practice based in Ahmedabad. Since starting her studio in 2016, Hiloni has built a body of work rooted in research, context, climate, and community, with a strong focus on experiential value, sustainability, and ethical material use. Known for pushing boundaries through technology and innovation, she has also curated India’s first VR Furniture and Product Exhibition, spotlighting locally and responsibly made design.


In this episode of the High on Design Podcast, Hiloni shares an honest account of building a practice from scratch. We talk about her journey from freelancing to running a studio, the early years of financial uncertainty, execution mistakes, and why architecture is only partly about design and largely about management. She opens up about pricing, budgeting, services, and the realities architects are never trained for in school.


The conversation goes deeper into gender bias in practice, motherhood, leadership, and resilience. Hiloni reflects on starting her firm while pregnant, navigating contractors and clients as a woman architect, and how empathy and emotional intelligence have shaped her approach to work and teams. From sustainable projects and furniture design to mentorship, education, and long-term vision, this episode offers grounded insight for young architects, solo practitioners, and anyone building a design-led business.


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I’m Utsav Kamboj, architect, urban designer, educator, and business coach. I founded Archea in 2018 to empower the design community. Through podcasts, courses, and content, I help young designers build creative, profitable careers with confidence.


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