HIS STYLE

*The building profile will have natural light + air +movement + access elements against the sky to express the cosmic relationship.

*The building base will gradually widen towards the ground through platforms, terraces, and steps.

*The building mass will integrate roof, rainwater, cascades, water bodies, natural landscapes, gardens, foliage.

*The external finish of the building will express one homogenous mass but will have adequate details/textures/ surface modulations.

*The main arrival to the building will be at a higher or raised level.

*Aesthetic considerations will take into account local symbolism, context, and associations.

HIS WORKS... SANGATH means moving together through participation "and the place is more than just an architectural office. Sangath, features a series of sunken vaults sheathed in china mosaic as well as a small grassy terraced amphitheater and flowing water details. Having been considered the building that fully describes himself,

Sangath is a complete combination of Doshis architectural themes from his previous work including complex interiors and structures, ambiguous edges, vaults and terraces.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology at New Delhi, recreates an inwardly bazaar, livened up by designed displays and movements of students as well as visitors through entire space. Consisting of academic, administrative and residential activities, the campus reinterprets the traditional town square through its inward looking building; interactive corridors, bridges and terraces; kund like steps; and communicative facades.

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Husain-Doshi ni Gufa Designed by the architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, it exhibits works of the Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The gallery represents a unique juxtaposition of architecture and art.

The cave-like underground structure has a roof made of multiple interconnected domes, covered with a mosaic of tiles.
On the inside, irregular tree-like columns support the domes. It was earlier known as Husain-Doshi ni Gufa.

Architect, planner, activist and theoretician Charles Correa is one of the few contemporary architects who addresses Issues of not only architecture but of low income housing and urban planning as well. He was Chief architect of Navi Mumbai city

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The Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya (Gandhi Memorial Institution) is a museum and public service institution dedicated to preserve the work and memory and commemorate the life of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. It is located in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, as well as in the state of West Bengal. The museum complex in Ahmedabad is located on the banks of River Sabarmati and has been designed by architect Charles Correa in 1964.

Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur *The plan is inspired by the original city plan of Jaipur, consisting of nine squares with central square left open. *Each square was linked to the planet as per the characteristics of the particular planet and its astrological values and the functionality of the square. *This Navgrah concept with its energy values their favorable colour, quality and the favourable functionality to the each planet with square kept in mind while designing and allocation of spaces. *Partly open courtyards and the traditional design elements of Rajasthan have been incorporated in the complex.

British Council, Delhi *It houses a number of diverse functions, including a library, auditorium, art gallery and headquarters. *These elements are arranged in a series of layers recalling The historic interface that has existed between India and Britain over the last several centuries.

*Several Indian mythical images are used to accentuate the Traditions through symbolism

His architectural pursuit is centered on attempts to evolve a contemporary architecture rooted in

traditional wisdom. Much like traditional bazars he created designs modulated on a rhythm based on repetition of cubic forms.

HIS STYLE

*His building design include pure structural expressions, cubic volumes. *He also provide for honesty in expression. * They reflect a concern for climatic sensitivity.

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ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE

*In the Asian games village , the peripheral roads are connected to parking squares. *The central spine of the layout is reserved for narrow ,shaded, pedestrian pathways . *The layout plans follow traditional methods of creating shade and cross ventilation. *The creation of the traditional narrow street, linking all the housing units, provides for intimate encounters between people and a sense of belonging to the neighborhood square.

*The Parliament library designed by Raj Rewal is a new addition to the majestic complex of imperial buildings in the former capital of British India. *It at once strikes the viewer as a monument representing the democratic aspiration of an independent India. *The building represents a wonderful interplay of open and enclosed space. delightful the dense space of the adjoining Parliament house. *The composition of library complex is based on squaring of triangles, a move set to balance the circular composition of the parliament building.

Ismili Center, Lisbon, Portugal *The design of Raj Rewal draws inspiration from Islamic philosophy and vocabulary of design assimilates Iberian Peninsula's architectural traditions and is innovative in terms of contemporary construction technology. It is influenced by morphology of traditional spatial arrangements of courtyards, concept of the paradise garden and Islamic patterns. *In the Ismaili Centre architectural heritage is reinterpreted in terms of functional requirements and the concept of the site in Lisbon. * The public spaces of design like Jamatkhana, Social Hall and Community facilities are grouped around separate courtyards on the ground floor. * The six courtyards and external spaces are landscaped with fountains, running water and appropriate foliage.

One of the most commercially successful architects. He has changed the skyline of Mumbai with his exquisite designs of commercial and residential buildings. His buildings are easily recognizable due to their clean structural elements and functionality.

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Global Education Center, Mysore

*The imposing structure with lofty domes, tall pillars and spacious interiors brings to mind the grand Mysore palace. *The entrance porch is flanked by six Doric columns

*it is the largest corporate education center in the world

Dr. D. Y. Patil stadium, Nerul, Navi Mumbai

A unique feature of the stadium is the cantilever roof which eliminates the need for any supports thus providing the spectators with an unobstructed view of the match from any place within the stand.

The stadium roof is made from fabric imported from Germany. It is Indias first and largest fabric roof.
It is the first cricket stadium in the world to have full fledged concert level reinforced music system.

Nari Gandhi (1934-1993) was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin from 1956 to 1961. Upon returning to India, he had the free reign to work out his vision of Organic Architecture in a way that few other architects have. Nari rejected conventional ideas and paradigms and introduced his own through his work. Through his work, he started 'rethinking' about standardized practices

Nari's ideologies and works were in sharp contrast to the mainstream architectural thinking. His works display a distinctive organic character. They appear to have evolved as a response to the context, remaining strongly rooted to the site and being very well connected to the surroundings. Nari's works display highly skilled craftsmanship and structural ingenuity. He has stacked earthen pots to construct arches out of them and built stairs out of brick arches. Throughout his works you see extraordinary use of stone, brick, wood, glass and leather.