Indian Architects

Question 1

Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi

Answer 1

#1st Indian to win the prestigious Pritzker prize
#tendency to bring modern technologies with the traditional building style
#on a structural basis uses of bearing walls to dispose of load and also to make it livable in the Indian hot climate
#climate responsive architecture

#Famous work-
IIM BANGALORE, SANGATH(AHMEDABAD), ARANYA LOW-COST HOUSING(BHOPAL), LIC BUILDING(AHMEDABAD) CEPT UNIVERSITY, AMDAVAD NI GUFA, PREMBHAI HALL(AHMEDABAD)

Question 2

Charles Correa

Answer 2

#modern architecture
#responsive to urban poor, local climates, and building styles
#use of traditional methods and materials
#inclusion of verandas and open air courtyards
#complementing the Indian landscape, he worked on organic and topographic scale
#didnt go for high rise buildings as a solution for urbanisation

#famous work-
JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA(JAIPUR), GANDHI SMARAK SANGHRALAYA(SABARMATI ASHRAM), HANDLOOM PAVILLION(DELHI), RAMKRISHNA HOUSE, PAREKH HOUSE(AHMEDABAD), SURYA KUND(DELHI)

Question 3

Laurie Baker

Answer 3

#Influenced by Indian culture
#Initiatives in cost-effective, energy-efficient architecture
#Designs that maximize space, light, and ventilation and maintain an uncluttered yet striking aesthetic sense
#Building materials were generally made from Earth or were recycled materials (like glass and plastic)
#Considered as Gandhi of architecture #Responded with workability and affordability of users

#Famous work-
Loyola Chapel(Trivandrum), Indian Coffee House(Trivandrum). The Hamlet(Trivandrum). The Centre for Development Studies(Trivandrum), Fishermen's Village(Trivandrum)

Question 4

Achyut P. Kanvinde

Answer 4

#One of the pioneers of modernist architecture with elements of Brutalist architecture
#Large slab blocks, clean lines, and strict orthogonal geometry 
#Form of a building designed for maximizing ventilation and curbing heat 
#Believed in history and values contributed to good architecture 

#famous work-
IIT Kanpur, Dudhsagar Dairy Plant(Mehsana), Physical Research Laboratory(Ahmedabad), National Science Centre (Delhi), ISKCON Delhi, Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association

Question 5

Raj Rewal

Answer 5

#Has set global precedents with his urban narratives of design
#Humanist approach responds to complexities of rapid urbanization 
#Characterised by sensitivity towards adverse climates, humane architecture, and promotion of craftsmanship and technologies 
#Works in sync with nature professed sustainable architecture
#Combination of modern and vernacular architecture 

#famous work-
Asiad Village(Delhi), Delhi Metro Corporation Headquarters, Shamlal House(Delhi), French Embassy Staff Headquarters(Delhi), British High Commission Housing(Delhi), etc