Studio Symbiosis recently participated in an intimate design gathering hosted by KEUS Smart Home and curated by design commentator Lipika Sud. Known for its luxury smart home automation systems, KEUS continues to create platforms that bring together design and technology through thoughtful conversations within the architecture community.

Held at the KEUS Lounge, the evening was conceived as a cozy, informal gathering that brought together four architect couples for a fireside conversation titled “Designing Together: Love, Legacy & the Long Road to Success.” Among the invited guests were Amit Gupta and Britta Knobel Gupta of Studio Symbiosis, who joined fellow design practitioners for a candid dialogue on the experience of building both a practice and a partnership together.

Moderated by Lipika Sud, the conversation explored the realities of working as creative partners, touching upon early struggles, moments of professional uncertainty, disagreements that shaped the direction of a practice, and the evolving balance between personal life and professional ambition. The discussion also reflected on how the architectural profession has evolved over time, including the role and challenges women partners have navigated within the field.

With a relaxed format of storytelling, reflections, and a light rapid-fire round, the evening created an open and engaging platform for architects, designers, and young professionals to hear honest journeys behind successful practices, highlighting the human stories that shape architecture beyond the built form.