Contemporary architecture not only in India but also around the world is indebted to Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, the Swiss-French architects. Le Corbusier has left an indelible mark on the architecture and intellectual landscape of the twentieth century. This book is a pioneering attempt to cover the entire Indian works of these two architects. Besides Chandigarh, it covers Le Corbusier's works at Ahmedabad and also Bhakra Dam at Nangal. It also discusses Pierre Jeanneret's lesser-known projects like Talwara in Punjab; Sundernagar, Pandoh and Slapper townships in Himachal Pradeshl and...

A particular profession is generally confined to a constrained setting which signifies more than just the precise place where the profession dwells. The term NICHE embraces the experts' entire approach to the line of work- their profession. Earth is our niche and the conference theme endeavors to deal with both external (planning & architecture) and internal (architecture, interior and design) aspects affecting our planet through exchange of ideas and interaction at various levels. At present, we are confronted with environmental, socio - economic issues that will define our generation,...

Contemporary Indian Houses discusses fifty-one architect-designed built-up houses selected from different parts of India. They display the diversity of needs, tastes and building materials in the context of different weather conditions and social trends. Different architectural appearances or external expressions have determined the classification of the houses into five sections. This grouping keeps the reader's growing interest in the external aspect of a residential structure. The emphasis is on the built-form rather than on the interior and its decor. Each house is accompanied by an...