Since 1994, Image N Shape has been transforming visions into iconic spaces through innovative architecture, refined interiors, and strategic project management. From residences and corporate offices to hospitality, healthcare, retail, and urban developments, our work reflects a seamless blend of creativity, functionality, and sustainability. Driven by a passion for design excellence, we create thoughtful environments that are rooted in context, inspired by nature, and executed with uncompromising attention to detail. Every project is crafted to deliver lasting value, enduring aesthetics, and meaningful experiences.
Sanjay Punjabi is an accomplished Architectural Planner, Interior Designer, Project Management Consultant, and Government Approved Valuer whose career seamlessly blends technical expertise, creative vision, and a deep respect for nature-inspired design. A Civil Engineer from M.S. University, Vadodara, Sanjay founded Image N Shape in 1994 with a vision to create meaningful, sustainable, and innovative spaces. Over the decades, he has led the successful execution of diverse projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, educational, and institutional sectors. As Founder and Chief Designer of Image N Shape, Sanjay remains actively involved throughout the design and construction process, ensuring every project reflects the firm's commitment to excellence, precision, and quality. His multidisciplinary approach integrates architecture, interiors, and project management into cohesive design solutions that are both functional and aesthetically refined. Driven by a passion for innovation, Sanjay embraces advanced design technologies to explore fluid forms, dynamic spatial experiences, and contemporary design expressions. His work is strongly influenced by the principles of biomimicry: drawing inspiration from nature to create environments that are energy-efficient, structurally intelligent, and visually timeless. For Sanjay, design is where science meets art. He believes that the closer we observe and learn from nature, the better we can create spaces that exist in harmony with both the built and natural world.
Beyond his professional practice, Sanjay has played an active leadership role across the fields of design, urban resilience, entrepreneurship, commerce, and culture. A founding member of the Institute of Interior Designers (IIID), Surat Chapter, he has served as Treasurer, Honorary Secretary, and Chairman, leading the chapter to receive the Best Chapter Award during his tenure. His contributions to urban development include serving on the City Advisory Committee and collaborating with the Rockefeller Foundation, USA, on climate resilience initiatives for the city of Surat. Sanjay also serves as Director of Resilience Strata Research & Action Forum, an organization dedicated to research and development in the fields of social sciences and humanities. He is a Managing Committee Member of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry and has been actively involved in fostering business and community development. His passion for arts and culture led him to become a Founder Member and Trustee of the Film Society of Surat. He has also represented Gujarat as a Regional Council Member of the Federation of Film Societies of India, an organization founded by the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Committed to nurturing entrepreneurship, Sanjay is the Founder President of TiE Surat Chapter, a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, networking, and access to funding opportunities.
Together, our multidisciplinary team transforms spaces and experiences, blending creativity, functionality, and technology to meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees.