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Architecture's Enduring Value: Materials That Evolve With Time
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Forbes India•28-09-2026, 16:02
Architecture's Enduring Value: Materials That Evolve With Time
- •The eighth episode of M-Connect Season 2, presented by Forbes India and powered by Marmo Solutions, explored the enduring value of materiality in architecture.
- •Shilpi Sonar emphasized that materials are more than aesthetic choices, carrying history and craftsmanship, and allowing spaces to develop identity over time, with wear adding warmth and authenticity.
- •Gurveer Singh highlighted material longevity, noting how durable materials like stone, timber, and metal mature gracefully, evolving with dignity rather than losing appeal.
- •Manmeet Kaur advocated for raw, natural materials that visibly respond to use and weather, preferring restoration over replacement to preserve a building's history.
- •The discussion revealed a shift in client preferences towards materials that develop character over time, challenging the notion that architecture should remain untouched and emphasizing how buildings grow richer with age.
Key Questions Answered
The eighth episode of M-Connect Season 2 focused on the enduring value of materiality in architecture, exploring how materials weather, acquire character, and reflect the lives lived within buildings over time.
The discussion brought together Shilpi Sonar, interior designer at Creations and Urban Saints; Gurveer Singh, principal architect at Gurveer's Palette; and Manmeet Kaur, founder of The Arch.
Homeowners are increasingly moving away from flawless, high-gloss finishes in favor of materials that develop texture, patina, and character over time.
