In Dialogue with the next in line

Creative scions Aahana Miller, Ayesha Puri Kanoria and Zara Eisa give us visionary insights into the beautiful world of design they were born into 

- NEERJA KAPADIA

Talented, beautiful and full of spunk, three young powerhouses Aahana Miller, Ayesha Puri Kanoria and Zara Eisa are combating the world of design one step at a time, making a mark of their own amidst the success of their parents. Sharing common synergies of working in a detail-oriented profession where challenges are paramount, they smile and laugh, taking into their stride every task under the guidance of their successors, while at the same time, carving their own niches.

In conversation with the next generation that is carrying forward the legacy of the award-winning multi-disciplinary practices of ABM, Sanjay Puri Architects and Eisa Associates, Home and Design TRENDS does a deep dive into the trio’s inner circle.

Q. When did you know you wanted to follow in the footsteps of your parents and how did you go about doing it?

Aahana: My inclination towards design stems from the fact that I grew up in an environment that fostered sustainable art and design. My interest in restoration and preservation gave me clarity at a very young age about what I wanted to pursue. I challenged my comfort zone and completed relevant education and experience in the United States, Japan, Costa Rica and India among others. Eventually, after taking guidance from Dr. Brinda Somaya, I joined my family’s architectural practice.

Ayesha: My formative years were heavily influenced by architecture, as I grew up immersed in design. I accompanied my parents to construction sites and played with models at the office. Our family trips revolved around visiting architecturally pertinent monuments and structures, so my profound admiration for the genre was instilled at adolescence. I studied in the United Kingdom and worked in several firms in Mumbai as well as London, eventually joining my family-run practice.