SANJAY PURI

I think the role of architectural competitions is extremely important. On one hand, the contestants have a chance to propose solutions, radical as they may be, that can enrich and push forward architectural thought and the discourse of architecture beyond the bounds of academia and formal institutions. The publication of the results can also be a very engaging process, as it offers the possibility of direct access into the works and essentially what can be possible in architectural terms. Of course, certain solutions need to be explained carefully and clearly so that they are not misunderstood. In that sense, the role of theorists is important because they can help bridge the gap between an architectural drawing and the presentation of the results in a way that can be understood by most people.

— In conclusion, do you have the opportunity to address the participants of the Eurasian Prize Contest, which would you like to advise or wish them?

I would wish that everybody find the courage to propose their most genuine proposals. To think outside the box and to look at things from different angles. Everyone’s contribution is important. I wish everybody good luck and great success!

SVERDLOVSK PHILHARMONIC CONCERT HALL YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA PROJECT 2018

For the design of the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra’s new home, Zaha Hadid Architects “echoed the physical aspects of sound waves” to create an inspirational venue meeting the orchestra’s growing program, and to create a new public plaza for all citizens. The Zaha Hadid Architects proposal is based on the “properties of musical sound resonance creating wave vibrations in a continuous smooth surface,” translating as a fluid, suspended auditorium element floating above a new civic space, all contained under a large canopy. The construction of the new Philharmonic is planned for the 300th anniversary of Yekaterinburg in 2023.

Sanjay Puri , the Principal Architect of Sanjay Puri Architects, India has been a speaker and a judge at numerous international architecture events including the Leading European Architects Forum, The World Architecture Festival & The Perspective PLAN events held in London, Amsterdam, Bologna, Milan, Venice, Barcelona, Singapore, Berlin & Belgrade. Winning the World’s Best Housing project at the World Architecture Festival 2018, Amsterdam and the World’s Best Residential Project of 2017 at the LEAF Awards, London, Sanjay Puri Architects have now won 140 international architecture awards. With a diverse portfolio of townships, schools, hotels, retail, and office buildings, they continue their quest for creating innovative design solutions that are sustainable on a large scale. Sanjay Puri Architects is a bureau, whose projects are implemented all over the world: India, Spain, Montenegro, Mauritius, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Montreal, Oman, and Dallas. Evolving design solutions that are contextual and revolutionize the way spaces are experienced form the essence of the firm’s design philosophy. Established in 1992, Sanjay Puri Architects have a firm strength of 72 people. Evolving innovative design solutions that are contextual and sustainable and creating spaces that are exhilarating to experience while being functional form the essence of the firm’s design philosophy.

18 SCREENS LUCKNOW / INDIA 2019

The house is planned to allude to the traditional Indian courtyard house in response to the climate of the location (temperatures in the long summer months are in excess of 35° C). Patterned screens derived from traditional Indian architecture sheath outdoor seating areas for each room on the south, west, and east sides. These screens provide shelter from the sun and have helped to reduce the heat gain substantially & thereby make the building more energy-efficient.

ARIA HOTEL NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, 2020

RAS HOUSES RAS, RAJASTHAN, INDIA 2016

A series of low rise volumes create 61 executive guest houses, 47 hostels for bachelor accommodation & 18 studio apartments. The planning of the internal spaces responds to the desert climate of the location. Deeply recessed windows, open and sheltered courtyards, naturally ventilated circulation spaces & cross-ventilated living spaces contribute towards reduced heat gain and naturally cooled interiors. Situated in the wine-growing region of India, the site for this hotel is gently contoured rising 9M towards the south with the entry at the lowest level in the north. Aria Hotel is designed contextually, responding to the site contours, the views of the surroundings, the climate & the materials creating a web of experiences within its different volumes.

PROJECT NAME: The Rajasthan School

IDENTIFICATION: Schools LOCATION: Ras, Rajasthan, India

ARCHITECTS: Sanjay Puri Architects

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT: Sanjay Puri PROJECT ARCHITECTS: Ishveen Bhasin, Ankush Malde, Pooja Prajapati CLIENT: Shree Cement

The Rajasthan SCHOOL

Imbibing the organic character of Indian villages & old cities, the Rajasthan School is a low rise 3 level school with open, enclosed and semienclosed spaces of varying volumes.