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A Calligraphic tribute to B.V.Doshi by H Masud Taj

Life is intangible
A Calligraphic Tribute to B.V. Doshi

Architect B.V. Doshi passed away on January 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire many generations to come.
A Calligraphic tribute to B.V.Doshi by H Masud Taj

“Architecture should express diversity and the immeasurable. There are so many different ways of looking at things, infinite ways to enjoy and infinite ways to create. Celebration means that you create your own reality. My reality is about diversity and heterogeneous homogeneity. I realise that life is intangible.”

B.V. Doshi
Life is intangible <br> A Calligraphic Tribute to B.V. Doshi 1
H Masud Taj’s Calligraphic rendition of B.V. Doshi’s quote

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  1. The ‘i’ captures the essence of each word. No life without the self, its relevance due to the present moment, and its perception in immateriality nevertheless manifesting in all things material.

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