Author: Bhatia Gautam
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Tulika Books
Year: 2002
Pages: 167
ISBN: 81-85229-59-7
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architectural Theory
Keyword: Indian Architecture, Architectural Influence, Architectural Diversity, Architectural Memory
Shelf: C9R4
Accession No: B1618
Abstract: *A Moment in Architecture* is a personal reflection on the transformative power of architecture, written from the heart of a practicing architect. It is not a professional or analytical examination, but a collection of moments that illustrate how architecture has influenced the author’s life over 25 years. The book is a return offering to the discipline, expressing gratitude for how architecture has shaped his perspective on the world. The author compares the experience of looking at Indian architecture to viewing a forest—initially overwhelming and chaotic, but revealing an underlying order and beauty when the focus narrows. He explores various architectural works, from the stone citadel of Jaisalmer to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Frank Lloyd Wright’s houses, and more, providing personal insights and reflections on their sensory and meditative qualities. These reflections offer a glimpse into the profound impact that architecture has had on the author’s life, weaving together the practical, historical, and emotional dimensions of the buildings that have shaped his journey. *A Moment in Architecture* is an intimate autobiography of the author’s experience with architecture, shedding light on both the visible and hidden beauty of the built environment.