The Modern Architecture of New Delhi : 1928-2007 by Rahul Khanna


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ProductID: 25456 - Paperback - 207 Pages (Year: 2008)
Random House India ~ ISBN: 9788184000511

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New Delhi has been home to extraordinary modern architecture from its inception: the monumental, brick lined St Martin’s Garrison Church, the elegant mansions of Sujan Singh Park, the understated, finely detailed IIC, the path breaking exhibition complex at Pragati Maidan, the astounding, sculptural Belgian Embassy.

The Modern Architecture of New Delhi lists the most important buildings in the city, buildings every Delhiite needs to know about. The first handbook of Delhi’s modern architecture, it includes a brief description of each building, the architect and his vision for the work, key features to look out for in each building, and a glossary to explain all architectural terms. Beautifully designed, with stunning photography, this is an essential book for all lovers of Delhi and of modern architecture.

Table of Contents

Timeline of buildings
Introduction
Lutyens, Baker and the creation of New Delhi
Buildings
Listing of buildings by architects
Listing of buildings by district
Listing of buildings by purpose
Delhi’s best group housing

Glossary
Biography
Photo credit
Acknowledgements

About the Author

RAHUL KHANNA is the director of Slang, a lifestyle and design company. He studied modern and contemporary architecture at the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland. Raised and currently living in Delhi, his favourite buildings here are the St Martin’s Garrison Church and the Polish Embassy Complex.

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