Indian modern architecture

Author: Zou De'rong
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Publication Date: 2002-12-01
Features: The foundations of modern architecture in China and India share many similarities, such as being Asian countries with vast territories, large populations, multiple ethnic groups, and splendid ancient civilizations. Both have experienced long and arduous struggles against colonialism and for national independence, with similar starting conditions. Both belong to the Third World and are currently striving for modernization. After about 50 years of development, Indian modern architecture has achieved remarkable global recognition, with many architects gaining worldwide achievements and honors. In recent years, the accomplishments of Indian architecture have drawn attention and research from the Chinese architectural community. Since 1990, the author has conducted extensive research on Indian modern architecture and achieved preliminary results based on investigations in India in 1999. Through years of research, the author has gradually focused on regional architecture in India, believing it to be the most outstanding aspect of India's modern architectural achievements and offering valuable insights for sustainable architectural design. The book is divided into five chapters: Ancient Civilization and Architectural Concepts, Modern Architecture Arrives in India, Western Architects Recognize India, Indian Architects Recognize Themselves, and Chinese Architects Recognize India. The book includes approximately 600 images, most of which are taken by the author, with the sources of the rest noted. At the end of the book, there is an "Illustrated Catalog of Important 20th-Century Indian Architectural Works," which compiles 220 projects, classified by region, providing a comprehensive reflection of modern Indian architecture. This book is suitable for architects, students and faculty of architectural departments in universities, and art workers.