Aashman Sarin Leads BARVL’s Journey From Engineering Legacy To Modern, High-Tech And Human-Centric Construction

Globally, the construction industry is striving for speed, scale, and automation, and India is no exception, especially when our needs are on a large scale. As the Founder of Balaji Anant Raj Ventures Limited (BARVL), Aashman Sarin believes the future of construction lies not merely in engineering efficiency but in elevating human consciousness and is steering the company beyond traditional real estate models to create adaptive, intelligent, and ecologically aligned living systems.

Backed by the legacy of Anant Raj Limited and powered by its innovation arm, Astraya, BARVL is pioneering a new framework where 3D printing, advanced materials, and regenerative design reshape the fundamentals of how habitats are imagined and built. In this conversation with Outlook Business, Sarin outlines a vision where technology and purpose come together to construct a future defined by precision, sustainability, and soul.

1. BARVL Group has to live and even build further on a strong reputation and legacy of Anant Raj Limited...

BARVL inherits the engineering discipline and institutional credibility of Anant Raj Limited, but its soul lies in evolution — in transforming construction into a living dialogue between technology, nature, and human aspiration. We see real estate not as static infrastructure, but as adaptive life systems that respond intelligently to their environment and evolve with time. BARVL represents this new paradigm — merging architectural heritage with global technology to shape the next frontier of new-age living: sustainable, self-sufficient, and human-centric. Through our venture arm, we actively support and accelerate founders and enterprises dedicated to advancing planetary consciousness — businesses that treat sustainability not as compliance but as a sacred responsibility. This arm exists to strengthen the sanctity and sovereignty of human existence, backing ideas that elevate awareness and reimagine prosperity through purpose. BARVL’s vision is not merely to build structures but to engineer continuity — between nature and design, innovation and integrity, humanity and the future.

2. Please expand on the innovation and technology that BARVL is introducing with Astraya ?

At the heart of BARVL’s transformation lies Astraya — our technology and innovation arm, conceived as both a scientific laboratory and a philosophical endeavor. Astraya integrates cutting-edge fabrication systems, advanced material science, and computational design through our partnership with a leading French 3D printing collaborator. But beyond machinery lies intent — the conviction that technology, when guided by awareness, can create harmony rather than dominance. Astraya redefines authorship in architecture: human imagination sets the vision, and intelligent machines render it with fidelity. Each structure becomes a geometry of thought — precise, efficient, and enduring. Working in synergy with our venture arm, Astraya nurtures collaborations at the intersection of AI, regenerative design, and ecological intelligence — building towards a civilization where technology amplifies consciousness rather than replaces it.

3. How is BARVL integrating 3D printing within large projects, and how do you see it as a game-changer?

BARVL’s partnership with its French technology partner enables deployment of 3D concrete printing across large-scale developments with global proficiency. This innovation reduces construction timelines by up to 70%, while ensuring precision, quality, and material efficiency. By eliminating manual and site variability, it establishes a new benchmark for structural integrity and environmental responsibility. 3D printing represents not only a leap in efficiency but a reorientation of creation itself — where buildings are printed as living systems, and architecture evolves from static design to continuous intelligence.

4. From cost efficiency to sustainable design, which aspect will have the most transformative impact?

The most transformative aspect is the union of sustainability and design freedom. Concrete printing minimizes material and water usage while enabling fluid, organic forms that traditional methods could not achieve. It introduces a new aesthetic logic — one where efficiency, ecology, and emotion coexist — setting the stage for future habitats that are both beautiful and responsible.

5. What hurdles do you foresee in implementing 3D printing at scale, and how is BARVL preparing?

Scaling disruptive technologies requires alignment between policy, process, and perception. BARVL is working with global certification bodies to standardize 3D printed construction and training its engineers to operate within this new paradigm. Dedicated printing yards and modular production systems are being established to ensure agility and scalability. We view challenges as catalysts — necessary resistance that sharpens precision and deepens innovation.

6. How do you envision the future of construction in the next decade?

The coming decade will see construction evolve into a digital-industrial discipline — where AI conceives, robots execute, and humans curate. 3D printing will serve as the bridge between digital design and material realization. BARVL’s pursuit is to ensure that as automation grows, so does awareness — keeping humanity at the heart of progress.

7. What other infrastructure can this technology be used for?

Beyond real estate, 3D printing can accelerate the creation of bridges, schools, defense structures, and emergency shelters. BARVL intends to collaborate globally on high-impact projects that demand speed, sustainability, and resilience — proving that intelligent construction can serve both utility and consciousness.

8. Where do you see BARVL & Astraya five years from now?

Five years from now, BARVL and Astraya will stand among the world’s leading technology-driven construction ecosystems — defined by innovation, consciousness, and purpose. We envision a network of 3D printing hubs across continents, enabling structures that evolve, adapt, and inspire. Our mission is not just to build faster, but to build meaningfully — to construct the future with both precision and soul.