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An interview with Architect Dinesh Suthar of Design Work Group - The Jury of Tiny House 2024 Architecture Competition

Interview

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our jury member of the Tiny House 2024 Architecture Competition.

We’re delighted to speak with "Dinesh Suthar", director at "Design Work Group". Dinesh studied architecture from SCET, Surat, India. He also holds a master’s degree in Urban Design from the Cardiff University, Wales, UK. Today, he has developed his own values for minimalistic design approach and functional aspect of the projects. Eager to design simple yet with appealing solutions, Dinesh explores modern contemporary architecture through clean lines and geometry with his every project.

DWG is a design studio that envisions architecture as a means to enhance personal experience through a human-centric design approach. DWG- an internationally recognised award-winning architecture firm, focuses to make every project- a success. They constantly innovate new design concepts by incorporating flexibility, new technology and leading edge design techniques.

We're excited to speak with him about his perspective on the field of architecture and his expectations from the participants of the Tiny House 2024 Architecture Competition. For the purpose of this interview, he would be referred to as DS in responses, however, Volume Zero is referred to as VZ.

Brick Curtain House

VZ- What are some of your favorite projects/projects that you worked on? (What were the most exciting parts about it)

DS- Brick Curtain house, Cave House, JB Glass, CFC, Stack house, OMC are the few projects which were joyful projects for me. The common exciting factor in all the these projects were challenges to execute idea on site. They were demanding in terms of skill, communication and execution. For us the whole mythology was new in the context we live and work. So it required lot of attention and interaction from our side to achieve desired results. The outcome of this efforts were priceless.

SV House

VZ- What has been your most challenging project? (What were the challenges faced with topography, local climate, structure, clients, people, etc.)

DS- OMC meditation dome is one of the most challenging project. The brief of client was very exciting. They wanted to built a dome for mediation which is the exact miniature of earth. Half buried underground and half above ground. No steel to be used and the meditation platform will be floating on the water. The size is 33m in Dia. So this was a serious challenge and it is under construction right now.

Cave House

VZ- What would be your word of advice for all the young budding students and architects who are looking to make a mark in this professional world?

DS- Be Honest with yourself and do whatever pleases you. Enjoy the journey rather than the destination.

VZ- What are you expecting from the proposal and the participants for the Tiny House 2024? Example: Concept, Spatial Design, Site-Selection, Functionality

DS- Concept!

Nirmal Van House

VZ- Is there any aspect of the brief that appeals to you the most or do you find it the most challenging? Example: Area restriction, Spatial Adaptability, Functionality, and The overall experience of a Tiny House.

DS- Challenges and restrictions are guiding factor for the creativity and I always get excited if there are challenges. Site / project without any restriction of land, budget or idea is much more difficult Than the other way.

VZ- Explain your perspective when designing a Tiny House in today's day & age. Example: How would you approach this?

DS- For me any house is centre of joy. It is a place where person can express himself with utmost honesty. The house must be reflection of the user in terms of its expression.