Sanjay Patil

Sanjay Patil's tryst with architecture began in his early childhood as he soaked up the environs that surrounded him in his birthplace, Nashik. Moving on to formal education in architecture at the Sir JJ College of Architecture in Mumbai, Sanjay returned to his hometown in 1981 to immerse himself into a meaningful and sensitive architectural practice. Over the years, Sanjay Patil has received many honours from the industry and his projects have been widely published in architectural journals. His greatest reward however continues to be the appreciation and support of his numerous clients who have played a vital role in his approach to architecture. His workspace »Environ Planners« has also evolved into a centre for learning; inspiring, training and providing roots and wings to budding architects from various parts of the country. »Knowledge sharing is integral to me and has always given me great pleasure and satisfaction. I have always made a conscious effort to share with others the little bit that I have learnt through my work, travel and other hobbies. This book is just an extension of this love for sharing; a humble effort to document some of my works across the last three decades and present it to a wider audience. It is an honest endeavour to make the reader a part of the design process and my passion for my work that is so much a part of my being.« The book is an attempt to chronicle the architect's journey and delve deeper into his philosophy towards architecture and life, his love for nature and his commitment to architecture. Our journey thus encompasses influences from vernacular architecture, his leaning towards sustainable design, response to nature and his diverse use of courtyards in varying building typologies. It showcases 19 noteworthy projects, which include private residences, restoration projects, educational institutions, resorts and retreats, office spaces including his own workspace and farmhouse. It also includes essays by Christopher Benninger, Anand Mahindra (chairman and managing director, Mahindra Group) and Anurag Kashyap (principal, BNCA College of Architecture, Pune) pro viding valuable insights and perceptions about Sanjay Patil's work. Minaz Ansari is an architect, writer and educator and has worked in the industry for over a decade in various roles. Over the years Mi naz Anari has written for various publications including leading newspapers in the country, architectural journals and other design magazines. She has been studying and analyzing Sanjay Patil's works for the last two decades as a student, an architect and a writer.