This week's chronicle is Ashna Lulla. The episode opens with Ashna talking about how she got into reading and how words have influenced her creativity. We chat about her journey from architecture to writing and how she's slowly but surely finding her calling. She talks about how she felt a bit lost and unsure and how she managed to find her way with her upcoming debut book - with love, Madras! We talk about the journey of her book and what she hopes to achieve through it. Ashna also talks about architects and design organisations she loves whilst also sharing some writers & books she's enjoyed reading. She also talks about how therapy helped her learn more about herself and talks about gratitude for her life partner whose supported her journey with her book. The episode closes with an excerpt from with love, Madras written & narrated by Ashna.
Ashna Lulla is an architect and interior designer who grew up in Chennai. She has an eye for detail, and her aesthetics are driven by traditional yet modern designs. She has worked at reputed practices across India while being an aspiring writer, and she is now foraying into architectural journalism. She is currently preparing to come out with her debut book -With Love, Madras. You can find more about her book on Instagram @withlovemadras
Mentions: Design Matters by Debbie Milman, Anne Of Green Gables, 74 short essays on design by Michael Beirut, Pentagram, Park Hyatt Chennai, The Flying Elephant, Avroco, Carnegie Mellon, Antwerp Port House, Zaha Hadid, Elle Decor, Conde Nast
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Instagram - @theclosetwriterchronicles
Twitter - @TheMoodyMarsh
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