As nossas cidades evoluem tão depressa quanto nós? | Ar. Vishwas Chadha | TEDxSukhna Lake

Esta palestra analisa como as cidades evoluíram de um abrigo básico para conforto, conveniência e luxo, e se as cidades e as pessoas que nelas vivem evoluem juntas. O arquiteto Vishwas Chadha baseia-se no desenvolvimento planeado de Chandigarh e na sua experiência em arquitetura e construção. Segundo ele, o verdadeiro valor de um projeto está em como as pessoas vivem nele, em quão bem atende às suas necessidades e em se continua relevante para as gerações futuras. Ele também aplica esta visão à vida, incentivando a aprendizagem contínua e a reflexão.

• A passagem do abrigo básico para o conforto e o luxo
• Lições do desenvolvimento planeado de Chandigarh
• A ligação entre o sucesso do design, as necessidades humanas e a relevância duradoura

How do we build cities, spaces and lives that stand the test of time? In this talk, Ar. Vishwas Chadha explores the evolution of cities — from basic shelter to comfort, convenience and luxury — and asks whether our cities and the people living in them are evolving together. Drawing inspiration from Chandigarh’s planned development and his own experience in architecture and construction, he reflects on what makes a design truly successful. A building may look impressive on paper, but its real value lies in how people live in it, how well it serves their needs and whether it remains relevant for generations to come. He also extends this philosophy to life itself: keep learning, keep questioning and keep building with purpose. Don't wait for the future to happen; take an active role in shaping it. Because the most meaningful things we create are not just designed to exist today. They are built to leave a lasting impact. Ar. Vishwas Chadha is a Director at Atlantis Group, bringing together expertise as an architect, entrepreneur, builder and marketing strategist. He leads the group’s strategic land acquisition and site selection, identifying locations that offer long-term growth and value. With a sharp understanding of emerging growth corridors, market potential and location dynamics, he plays a key role in determining where Atlantis builds next. His approach combines architectural insight with business and market understanding, allowing him to identify opportunities before they become obvious. At Atlantis, Vishwas is focused on making strategic decisions that shape not just individual projects, but the group’s long-term growth and presence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx