"2.9 Million Sft & Building" fits into the genre of a biography, specifically a personal and intimate one written by the architect's wife. Biographies are literary works that detail the life and achievements of a particular person, often written by someone close to them or with access to personal insights and anecdotes. In this case, the book offers a heartfelt tribute to the architect Sanjay, chronicling his journey from humble beginnings to significant professional accomplishments. It also explores the personal aspects of his life, reflecting on his character, motivations, and the impact of his work on both his professional field and personal relationships.
Sridevi Adlakha
Official website
My Story
Sridevi Adlakha is a practicing architect and educator with nearly three decades of experience. Throughout her career, she has authored numerous articles focusing on architectural education, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and practice. With a longstanding passion for writing and a desire to document significant life experiences, she has embarked on her journey as an author. Sridevi embraces the philosophy that 'Learning is a continuous collaborative activity.' Through her book, she combines her skills as an architect and writer to convey the message that obstacles can be overcome and success can be attained through unwavering dedication and hard work. She strongly advocates for the highest standards of professional integrity, responsibility, and accountability within the field of architecture.
In The Press
This book is an intimate and personal glimpse into the life, professional and personal, of Sanjay Adlakha, compiled and written by his partner Sridevi Adlakha. Both of them have been successful architects, practicing for years.
2.9 million sft and counting reads like a photo album. Strewn with pics from the lives of Sanjay and Sridevi, this book is a labour of love. Most of these photos are from Kodak times, and it made me remember the time when I had last used such a camera. Some of the pics are quite adorable, especially the one of the writer with a cow in the background.
The book traces the life of Sanjay right from beginning and then sheds some light on Sridevi's. There are a number of beautiful quoted highlighted in between. Sharing a few here-
'The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family (too). '
'To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you've to be there in their lives today. '.
The book also details the birth of their architect firm OSSA. It's a deeply personal book written with a lot of heart.
Rahul Vishnoi
Amazon reviewer