At the World Architecture Festival (WAF), Sanjay Puri Architects was awarded the title of Best Office (Future) Building of the Year 2015, making them their third international prize in a row. This award was given for the Reservoir project in Rajasthan, which has not yet been constructed. However, this time around, it is not his futuristic design (which he is so well-known for) that has garnered him praise; rather, it is a shape that is inspired by the centuries-old traditional architecture of the area. Due to the fact that the corporate office project is for a cement conglomerate located in the desert state of Rajasthan, the design has been thoughtfully focused on the context of the site, the environment, and the requirements of the people who will be attending the office. The enormous 100-acre property will be comprised of schools, hospitals, residential and recreational amenities, and will include an entire township for the cement giant. This 9-acre office complex is only a small portion of the whole site. The site was steeply curved, and there was a natural water gathering pit, which proved to be benefits. Temperatures that were more than 400 degrees Celsius for the most of the year, in addition to the paucity of water, were the difficult hurdles. Both of these factors were taken into mind while designing Sanjay’s built-form, which was modeled by the traditional step wells found in the area. Office spaces are created on two north-facing sides, gradually stepping down at each level along the existing contours thereby generating north-facing landscaped terraces fronting each office, whilst the opposite south-facing sides are fashioned into open stepped-platforms along the site’s contours further generating landscaped pockets and creating a large community space as documented in bygone eras. Because of this, the structural orientation is able to save up to thirty percent of the energy that would otherwise be used, and the sub-soil water collecting pit is able to build a valuable reservoir that is available throughout the year, which helps to alleviate significant water issues. The solar panels that face south have been installed over the expansive greenery that covers the RCC sloping roof. This roof is created by elevated earth berms that were erected to protect the south side and carve out sheltered parking spaces. Therefore, these solar panels contribute to the sustainable features of the building. As a result of the building being constructed out of Chittorgarh sandstone, the carbon footprint is completely eliminated, and the total expenses are reduced. This kind of meticulous attention to detail, contextual awareness of the site and the climatic conditions, creative thinking, and a deep-seated, driving passion for excelling in each and every project, regardless of how big or small, are the stepping stones that have led to Sanjay’s success story, which includes winning over six hundred international awards. Now, what comes next? The only thing he is ready to divulge at this time is that there is a museum in the United States that is located in the biggest arts area, in addition to some extremely fascinating hotels and educational institutions in India. Our warmest wishes are with him. It is possible to see the photographs on indiaartndesign.com by clicking here.
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