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I have never repeated any design, says architect Sanjay Puri

Architect Sanjay Puri is known for creating designs that are revolutionary. The stalwart shares his vision and philosophy.

A tiny lane branching off a busy junction at Mahalakshmi in South Mumbai takes you to a bungalow-like structure in which celebrated architect Sanjay Puri-and his team of 72 architects-designs some of the most acclaimed buildings across India. Walking up two floors to his sun-bathed office is an exploration-the three levels have a diagonal courtyard in walnut wood and concrete that brings in natural light into the space. "It used to be a printing press shed which presented an opportunity to do something interesting. Every floor is different," he says. The same principle characterises his architectural practice of over

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