I Do is an affirmation of ideas, thoughts, beliefs and more that have formed the basis of Prof. Ar. Jaisim’s design philosophy and his own way of life. A collection of articles, it is just the tip of the iceberg that makes up Jaisim’s thoughts and extensive writings. There is nothing mild about his stance or expression of opinion on everything from politics to design elements. Never one to mince his words, Jaisim has a style all his own.
There are five sections in the collection, each with a number of articles under its broad theme. The articles have been written over five decades of philosophical musing, design testing, experimental creations, and range in theme from the state of our country and its cities to the inherent beauty of building elements, to academic ideals and the qualities that make the architectural profession great (or not).
The articles are interspersed with photographs of Jaisim’s work that represent his inimitable design statements; a pictographic representation of his philosophy.
Jaisim’s writing unapologetically pushes the reader to think. At times with a gentle questioning of age-old indoctrinations, at others with unabashed damnation. His is a persistent reasoning with the reader towards opening his/her consciousness to higher, more profound understanding – not just of architecture and its elements, but of life itself and its several components. To see what is in front of you and yet see beyond it to its subtler, powerful elements; reconciling time, space and energy, is what I Do does. As a work of artistic expression, as a work of philosophical appreciation, I Do is indeed a revelation.
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