Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mariana Cabugueira is back on the blessedarch podcast and we talk about everything including life after Zaha Hadid Architects, managing a design studio, the rise of AI and India's importance for designers.
00:00 – Introduction
02:03 – A small request
02:36 – Podcast Starts
03:07 – When did Mariana decide to start her own studio
05:16 – What kind of projects does MC Studio do
07:52 – Changes in life after being a business owner
11:22 – Does Mariana enjoy her work
12:37 – Closed borders being bad for designers
18:35 – Does working at ZHA help one’s career
21:14 – Reality of being a studio head
22:36 – What is different about MC Studio
25:54 – Is the world of architecture dominated by big firms
29:44 – Does Mariana have a work life balance
31:46 – The Shahrukh Khan Tower
35:07 – Did Mariana know Shahrukh Khan
37:30 – Completing the project in 1.5 months
41:16 – Has AI changed Architecture
46:57 – Will AI replace architects
49:57 – Scope for designers in India
52:44 – Is MC Studio hiring
57:25 – Mariana’s regret
59:45 - Conclusion
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About: Rishabh Wadhwa is an architect from India who creates content on architecture and design. Based in Jaipur, India he creates documentaries on structures and architects and interviews designs from around the globe on current trends in design, publishing to his audience of over 100 thousand on Youtube.
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Mariana Cabugueira is back on the blessedarch podcast and we talk about everything including life after Zaha Hadid Architects, managing a design studio, the rise of AI and India's importance for designers.
00:00 – Introduction
02:03 – A small request
02:36 – Podcast Starts
03:07 – When did Mariana decide to start her own studio
05:16 – What kind of projects does MC Studio do
07:52 – Changes in life after being a business owner
11:22 – Does Mariana enjoy her work
12:37 – Closed borders being bad for designers
18:35 – Does working at ZHA help one’s career
21:14 – Reality of being a studio head
22:36 – What is different about MC Studio
25:54 – Is the world of architecture dominated by big firms
29:44 – Does Mariana have a work life balance
31:46 – The Shahrukh Khan Tower
35:07 – Did Mariana know Shahrukh Khan
37:30 – Completing the project in 1.5 months
41:16 – Has AI changed Architecture
46:57 – Will AI replace architects
49:57 – Scope for designers in India
52:44 – Is MC Studio hiring
57:25 – Mariana’s regret
59:45 - Conclusion
Become a channel member:
youtube.com/channel/UCSp1I5DAJX6CnW_FutqNj5g/join
About: Rishabh Wadhwa is an architect from India who creates content on architecture and design. Based in Jaipur, India he creates documentaries on structures and architects and interviews designs from around the globe on current trends in design, publishing to his audience of over 100 thousand on Youtube.
Join my newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/0a6a721c6f04/ba-newsletter
Where to find me:
Instagram: instagram.com/blessedarch
TikTok: tiktok.com/@blessedarch
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rishabh-wadhwa-7089b9aa
My Courses:
blessedarch.com/s/store
Free Exclusive Content :
blessedarch.com/s/pages/blessedarch-exclusive
GET IN TOUCH: If you’d like to talk, don’t feel shy! Commenting on a video or sending a DM on Instagram will be the quickest way to get a response from me. You can also email me at hello@blessedarch.com
