Swanzal Kak Kapoor introduces her journey and how she ventured into pursuing her practice with architecture. She describes how she became acquainted with Revathi Kamath. She recalls the time when she had just joined Revathi’s studio while still in college and the initial interactions she had with her. She talks about her learnings on the job under the guidance of Revathi and describes her design roles in projects like the Taj Jaisalmer. She recalls the methods that Revathi practised on the design table, that she soon picked up, such as extreme sensitivity to lines. She remembers the conversations she had with Revathi about her project Shadipur Depot, and the crafts skills involved. She follows up on her professional journey after her work with Revathi’s studio. She speaks about how her practice diversified from Revathi’s methods and practice ethos. On her ecological journey, she mentions the various initiatives she has been engaged with including the Aravalli Biodiversity Park, etc. She further talks about architectural spaces and their consumptive nature and offsetting through restoration, giving the example of Rhodesia House in Dharmaj. 

She goes into detail about her childhood and background, talking about her idea of her origins, family, and growing up in many different locations which shaped her worldview and sensibilities. She describes her experience and learnings from during her undergraduate years, peer and teacher interactions, and the environment, a few of which she has passed on to her students. She remarks on the importance of a powerful drawing in playing the role of a communication tool, which she learned from Revathi and Vasant’s practice.