Sanjay Patil - Nesting in Nature

Sanjay Patil

ISBN 10: 3869050063 / ISBN 13: 9783869050065

Published by Edition Axel Menges Dez 2016, 2016

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Neuware - Sanjay Patil's tryst with architecture began in his early childhoodas he soaked up the environs that surrounded him in his birthplace,Nashik. Moving on to formal education in architecture at the SirJJ College of Architecture in Mumbai, Sanjay returned to his hometownin 1981 to immerse himself into a meaningful and sensitivearchitectural practice.Over the years, Sanjay Patil has received many honours fromthe industry and his projects have been widely published in architecturaljournals. His greatest reward however continues to be theappreciation and support of his numerous clients who have playeda vital role in his approach to architecture. His workspace 'EnvironPlanners' has also evolved into a centre for learning; inspiring, trainingand providing roots and wings to budding architects from variousparts of the country.'Knowledge sharing is integral to me and has always given megreat pleasure and satisfaction. I have always made a consciouseffort to share with others the little bit that I have learnt through mywork, travel and other hobbies. This book is just an extension ofthis love for sharing; a humble effort to document some of myworks across the last three decades and present it to a wider audience.It is an honest endeavour to make the reader a part of thedesign process and my passion for my work that is so much a partof my being.'The book is an attempt to chronicle the architect's journey anddelve deeper into his philosophy towards architecture and life, hislove for nature and his commitment to architecture. Our journeythus encompasses influences from vernacular architecture, his leaningtowards sustainable design, response to nature and his diverseuse of courtyards in varying building typologies. It showcases 19noteworthy projects, which include private residences, restorationprojects, educational institutions, resorts and retreats, office spacesincluding his own workspace and farmhouse.It also includes essays by Christopher Benninger, Anand Mahindra(chairman and managing director, Mahindra Group) and AnuragKashyap (principal, BNCA College of Architecture, Pune) providing valuable insights and perceptions about Sanjay Patil's work.Minaz Ansari is an architect, writer and educator and has workedin the industry for over a decade in various roles. Over the years Minaz Anari has written for various publications including leading newspapersin the country, architectural journals and other design magazines.She has been studying and analyzing Sanjay Patil's works forthe last two decades as a student, an architect and a writer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sanjay Patil - Nesting in Nature
• Publisher: Edition Axel Menges Dez 2016
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3869050063
• ISBN 13: 9783869050065
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 290W x 290H x 30D millimeters 290 millimeters width by 290 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 2241 grams

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Synopsis

After studying architecture at the Sir JJ College of Architecture in Mumbai, Sanjay returned to his hometown Nashik in 1981 to immerse himself into a meaningful and sensitive architectural practice. Over the years, he 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. The book includes essays by Christopher Benninger, Anand Mahindra (chairman and managing director, Mahindra Group) and Anu-rag Kashyap (principal, BNCA College of Architecture, Pune) providing valuable insights and perceptions about Sanjay Patil’s work.

About the Author

Minaz Ansari is an architect, writer and educator and 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.