Balkrishna Doshi: Writings on Architecture & Identity

Vera Simone Bader (Ed)

Architangle, 2019

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Balkrishna Doshi (born 1927 in Pune, India) played a pivotal role in shaping of postcolonial architecture in India. He is a pioneer in addressing crucial issues of social housing and urbanization in India. Doshi influenced the development of Indian architecture significantly through his teaching and lecturing activities and played a major role in the development of Ahmedabad into a center of Indian architectural education. This anthology assembles a selection of his writings, such as lectures, articles and essays. The collection of 15 lectures, articles and essays is richly illustrated with more than 50 of Doshi’s personal hand-drawn sketches.

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ISBN: 9783966800013

224 pages, 64 drawings, 21 x 16 cm, hardcover, English