Madhav Raman, an architect, urbanist, and co-founder of Anagram Architects, presented a compelling and poignant lecture on conscious architecture at the ID Symposium. Using visual examples from his own practice as well as global examples, Raman offered valuable insights into adapting buildings to their urban surroundings to construct ethically responsible structures amidst the challenges of climate change. His presentation served as a powerful reminder that conscious architecture is not only achievable but also increasingly crucial in today’s context.