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EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 1H 15M

P20 - Architecture of India's Railway Stations with Ar Amin Nayyar

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🚆India is building stations for the future — but how do you design a space that millions pass through every single day?In this episode of Design and Dialogues, Atharva sits down with Ar. Amin Nayar, Founder of ANA Design Studio, the team behind some of the most complex public infrastructure and transportation projects in the country.From the science of crowd flow to designing chaos-proof layouts, from bullet train readiness to the future of high-speed mobility, this is a masterclass in how architecture shapes the way India moves.🎙️ In This Episode You’ll Learn:🚇 How modern railway stations are actually designed🚂 What architects consider when planning for huge crowds🚆 How public behavior affects design decisions🚄 The truth about bullet trains & high-speed rail in India🚇 How services (MEP, safety, circulation) evolve in public buildings🚂 The roles of consultants, engineers & specialists in mega-projects🚆 How firms land government & infrastructure projects🚄 What the railway stations of 2040 will look like👤 About the Guest — Ar. Amin NayarAr. Amin Nayar is the founder of ANA Design Studio, a multi-disciplinary firm known for its work in public infrastructure, industrial projects, and complex transport systems.His team has worked on railway stations, airports, mobility hubs, campuses, and high-tech facilities across India.🌎 Website🌐 Instagram🎙️ Hosted by Atharva Lath📌 Podcast: Design and Dialogues — Exploring design, architecture, ideas and everything in between!🌐 Instagram 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with design leaders!Subscribe for more conversations on architecture, design, and the future of cities.

🚆India is building stations for the future — but how do you design a space that millions pass through every single day?In this episode of Design and Dialogues, Atharva sits down with Ar. Amin Nayar, Founder of ANA Design Studio, the team behind some of the most complex public infrastructure and transportation projects in the country.From the science of crowd flow to designing chaos-proof layouts, from bullet train readiness to the future of high-speed mobility, this is a masterclass in how architecture shapes the way India moves.🎙️ In This Episode You’ll Learn:🚇 How modern railway stations are actually designed🚂 What architects consider when planning for huge crowds🚆 How public behavior affects design decisions🚄 The truth about bullet trains & high-speed rail in India🚇 How services (MEP, safety, circulation) evolve in public buildings🚂 The roles of consultants, engineers & specialists in mega-projects🚆 How firms land government & infrastructure projects🚄 What the railway stations of 2040 will look like👤 About the Guest — Ar. Amin NayarAr. Amin Nayar is the founder of ANA Design Studio, a multi-disciplinary firm known for its work in public infrastructure, industrial projects, and complex transport systems.His team has worked on railway stations, airports, mobility hubs, campuses, and high-tech facilities across India.🌎 Website🌐 Instagram🎙️ Hosted by Atharva Lath📌 Podcast: Design and Dialogues — Exploring design, architecture, ideas and everything in between!🌐 Instagram 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with design leaders!Subscribe for more conversations on architecture, design, and the future of cities.

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