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Thrilled to announce Dway Lunkad and his team at Rhode Island School of Design are finalists in the Terra Carta Design Lab competition! Their project, #SHAPESHFT, reimagines plastic waste as a resource for creativity and an instrument for sustainability.SHAPESHFT transforms discarded plastics into versatile materials for art and construction. They're creating technology and material systems for monumental public sculptures that educate and inspire, while developing eco-friendly alternatives for urban development and public spaces.What sets SHAPESHFT apart is its community focus. By open sourcing manufacturing machines and training, they empower people worldwide to turn local plastic waste into symbols of environmental stewardship.Congratulations to the SHAPESHFT team! Dway Lunkad, Felix Arwen, and Shagun Jain #SHAPESHFT #SustainableDesign #PlasticTransformation #TerraCartaDesignLab #ProudParent Sustainable Markets Initiative #Terra_Carta_Design_Lab #risd #monumental #plastic_waste Sheela venkatraman Lunkad

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will this be child labour?https://lnkd.in/g3hMrUGx

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Its exciting to see Sheela venkatraman Lunkad connect new dots and build a new vision for Direct Create. It is the need of the hour to bridge the technology gap between traditional knowledge and contemporary design thinking.

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Unfolding the Future: Harnessing Traditional Knowledge Systems for Modern InnovationThis video got me electrified with the locked potential of traditional knowladge systems in a world driven by rapid technological advancement and AI everything, its exciting to see the ancient art of origami is emerging as a powerful tool for scientific and engineering breakthroughs. Once a traditional craft, it is now inspiring advancements across various scientific disciplines from bionics to aviation. This video got me thinking that by exploring other traditional craft technologies like engraving, embossing, embroidery, weaving, carving - just like of origami, we can unlock new potentials in fabrication, construction, bioengineering, aerospace, and beyond. How can we unlock the profound implications of integrating Traditional Knowledge Systems (TKS) with modern science and engineering, showcasing the genius of centuries of human creativity and the transformative possibilities that arise from technology-led cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary collaborations?https://lnkd.in/gmiGCfCs#TraditionalKnowledgeSystems, #InnovationThroughCraft, #OrigamiScience, #WeavingInnovation, #EmbroideryEngineering, #InlayingTechnology, #CraftAndScience, #SustainableDesign, #CulturalInnovation, #FutureOfCraft #tradix Sheela venkatraman Lunkad Direct Create

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Yesterday, I found myself staring at a remote corner of my car's dashboard, a spot I barely knew existed. The reason? The shocking announcement that Delhi had hit a temperature of 52.9°C. At first, I doubted it, thinking it might be some sensational newsmakers, especially active during election fever. It didn’t feel real!!In my mind, anything above 50°C in India should result in mandatory work-from-home policies or optional workdays. Our cities aren't designed for these extreme temperatures, especially for those who walk, cycle or ride bikes and scooters. So, 52.9°C felt like an emergency to me.Today, I had to go to Gurgaon. Determined to see it for myself, I kept an eye on the temperature on the dashbord. At 10:30 AM, I saw it hit 48°C, which was already shocking. But nothing could prepare me for my return journey from Gurgaon to Delhi on the highway. The dashboard recorded a staggering 57°C!As I saw this reading, also saw bikers with children, cyclists, and people walking in this heat. It made me think: either we are incredibly resilient, or a lot of people are going to fall ill from heatstroke today. Dont know about others but I have never seen these kinds of temperatures in my life, especially on a fully functional and active day in the city.If this is not proof, then what is... change is coming, and we need to revisit everything we do and calibrate everything we have to evolve for this coming change...#Heatwave #DelhiWeather #ClimateChange #StaySafe #WorkFromHome #getready

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I'm thrilled to announce my new book ’Jal Mahal - Revival of a Pleasure Palace’.The book delves into the fascinating journey of restoring this iconic monument, showcasing the artistic and technical aspects alongside the cultural significance of creatively engaging with the Heritage and environmental rejuvenation of Mansagar Lake.If you have been engaged at the intersection of Cultural Heritage and Environment… you will love it 🙂The book is now available at leading stores as well as onlineRoli Books : https://lnkd.in/gHJ8v44N JALMAHAL RESORTS PVT LTD. Roli Books Direct Create

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Performed at UNESCO International Jazz Day - Track 4 from SOUNDSCAPE Premier - "Floating" embodies the serenity and the intense spiritual connection one feels amidst the Himalayas. Each note played was a reflection of the peaceful yet profound presence of nature at Jilling Terraces, evoking a sense of floating through an ethereal world.🎹🪕 Witnessing Frank Bilsen on the piano, Debasmita Bhattacharya with her sarod, Julien Perez on the saxophone, and Karan Chitra Deshmukh on percussion was a transcendent experience. Their synergy created a SOUNDSCAPE that perfectly captured the essence of living above the clouds, surrounded by nature’s majesty.🙌 A huge thank you to the Netherlands Embassy in India, UNESCO India, Alliance Française de Delhi, Theo Groothuizen our Dutch Partner and all the musicians for their incredible work and passion. This event was a testament to how we can articulate complex issues around environment and what we can achieve together through the power of music and collaboration.Sheela venkatraman Lunkad Neela Venkatraman#SoundscapesNatureInMusic #JazzDay #MusicLaunch #CulturalCollaboration #LiveMusic #ArtisticInnovation #IndoDutchCollaboration #music_collaborations #culture #unesco #jazzday Jilling Terraces#SoundscapesNatureInMusic #Floating #JazzDay #MusicInspiration #HimalayanMusic #ArtisticJourney #LivePerformance Theo Groothuizen

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🌟 What a spectacular evening it was at the "Soundscapes: Nature in Music" premiere this International Jazz Day at The Stein Auditorium! Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event a truly memorable one.Watch SOUNDSCAPE introduction by Mr. Wicher from the Embassy of the NetherlandsBorn midst the stunning Himalayas at Jilling Terraces "Soundscapes: Nature in Music," is a fusion of Jazz and New Age music performed by renowned artists - Frank Bilsen, Debasmita Bhattacharya, Julien Perez, and Karan Chitra Deshmukh Mr. Wicher Slagter highlighted the profound impact of cultural collaboration and how music can transcend boundaries, bringing people together from across the globe in synchronization with Nature - this philosophy is central to DirectCreate as it evolves from a Handmade focused organization into the larger Global Cultural landscape flag bearer.🙌 A huge thank you to the Netherlands Embassy in India, UNESCO India, Alliance Française de Delhi, Theo Groothuizen our Dutch Partner and all the musicians for their incredible work and passion. This event was a testament to how we can articulate complex issues around environment and what we can achieve together through the power of music and collaboration.Sheela venkatraman Lunkad#SoundscapesNatureInMusic #JazzDay #MusicLaunch #CulturalCollaboration #LiveMusic #ArtisticInnovation #IndoDutchCollaboration #music_collaborations #culture #unesco #jazzday Direct Create Theo Groothuizen

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