The second episode of the Room For Dreams podcast series introduces a compelling dive into how architecture can embrace the future without losing its soul. Recorded live at Milan Design Week 2026 in cooperation with INDX|GLOBAL, this episode features architects Arun Sharma and Jaskaran Singh as they unpack the true meaning of the digital vernacular.
The conversation turns the typical tech anxiety on its head, reframing artificial intelligence not as a threat to heritage, but as an unexpected ally for keeping local identity alive. The architects describe a fast-evolving landscape where algorithms do not dictate aesthetics, but instead quickly decode traditional building practices — speeding up environmental data gathering, like analyzing sunlight, ventilation, and heat gain, that used to consume a massive portion of the design process. Uncovering a shift in the definition of craftsmanship itself, the episode maps out a world where human artisans and advanced CNC machinery form a surprising symbiosis.
The heart of the episode, however, hinges on a much more elusive concept: the fourth dimension. The guests tease a philosophy that cannot be captured by 3D software or automated scripts, challenging listeners to reconsider what actually anchors a physical environment. It is a powerful reminder that no matter how advanced digital tools become, the true soul of architecture remains deeply tied to human reflection, where an architect decides exactly what a space needs to evoke real emotion and memory.
Project info:
podcast: Room For Dreams
episode: 02
theme: The Digital Vernacular
host: Claire Broadka
guests: Arun Sharma, principal architect of Atrey & Associates | @atreyandassociates and Jaskaran Singh, principal architect of FAB Studio | @_fab.studio
collaborator: INDX|GLOBAL | @indx.global
