Main entry:

Bahga, Sarbjit, author.

Title & Author:

Form follows roots : architecture for India 1985-2021 / Surinder Bahga ; edited by Prof Dr Ebru Özeke Tökmeci ; foreword by Prof Robert Harbison.

Publication:

Chandigarh : White Falcon Publishing, [2023]

Description:

xxiv, 314 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 31 cm

Notes:
"The publication of this book has been made possible by the generous support of: Council of Architecture, New Delhi, India, Saakaar Foundation, Chandigarh, India"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-298) and index.
Contemporary architecture in India -- An architectural journey -- Temples of learning -- Abodes of God -- Exploring tourism -- Shaping youth -- Agro infrastructure -- Healing touch -- Affordable apartments -- Homely houses -- Climate-responsive architecture -- Architecture: the way forward.

Summary:

"The book includes drawings sufficient to understand the projects and photographs of finished buildings. It includes many hand-drawn sketches, perspectives, isometrics and axonometrics, prepared in the last three decades, which are rare in today's digital world. The book, it is hoped, will be of value to any serious reader who is inquisitive to know more about India and the works of Indian architects" -- Introduction.

ISBN:

9788119510115 (hardback)
8119510119

Subject:

Architecture India History 20th century.
Architecture India History 21st century.

Added entries:

Özeke Tökmeci, Ebru, editor.
Council of Architecture (New Delhi, India)
Saakaar Foundation (Chandīgarh, India)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 320443
Call No.: 320443
Copy: 1
Status: Available