Sanjay Puri - Rethinking Architecture

Sanjay Puri is the Founder and Principal Architect of Sanjay Puri Architects, a leading architecture firm based in Mumbai, India. He earned his degree in architecture in 1988 from Rachana Sansad Academy of Architecture, Mumbai, and in 1992 established his own practice with a vision to create designs that are unique, contextually responsive, and sustainable.His design philosophy emphasizes spatial experimentation, innovation, and a strong responsiveness to climate and site. Puri’s work often highlights organic forms, maximizing natural light and ventilation while integrating sustainable practices.Under his leadership, Sanjay Puri Architects has grown into one of the most recognized firms in India, with an extensive portfolio spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and institutional projects. The firm has received numerous international awards and is consistently ranked among the top architectural practices globally.

Hamid Hassanzadeh is a distinguished architect, entrepreneur, researcher, and speaker. Having earned his degree in architectural engineering in 2012, Hamid has since contributed to various architectural projects across multiple regions around the globe. In early 2016, he founded the ParametricArchitecture platform, initially launching on Instagram. Today, ParametricArchitecture, often abbreviated as PA, stands as a globally renowned hub for parametric, computational design, and AI lovers, boasting over 20 million monthly interactions on the internet. Hamid endeavors to demystify the intricacies of the parametric, computational, and AI realms through compelling articles, interviews, workshops, podcasts, and conferences disseminated across various digital platforms. Furthermore, he’s the visionary behind PAACADEMY, an educational entity under the aegis of PA, dedicated to propagating the concepts of computational architecture and design. The PAACADEMY, as an educational platform, educates and engages with its audience, introducing them to advanced techniques and algorithms employed by architects, designers, and coders alike. He highlights exemplary projects executed using state-of-the-art design software, ensuring that his audience not only witnesses but also comprehends the depth and philosophy of these avant-garde design practices. Moreover, as the esteemed host of the 'PA Talks' interview series, he engages in enriching conversations with architects, orchestrates numerous workshops, conferences, and events, and has had the privilege of interviewing myriad globally acclaimed architects, delving into their methodologies and foresighted visions for the architectural landscape.