Author: Joglekar M.N, Das S.K
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: HUDCO
Year: 1995
Pages: 112
ISBN: 81-85989-02-8
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture Design
Keyword: Contemporary Indian Architecture, HUDCO, Building Complex, Urban Projects, Urban Design
Shelf: C9R4
Accession No: B1612
Contents: Foreword, Preface, Editor’s Note/ Location of Projects, Introduction, Urban Design, Building Complex, Planning, Housing, Project Details, Index
Abstract: The publication on “Contemporary Indian Architecture: Housing and Urban Development” highlights the efforts of the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) in improving the built environment through public sector initiatives. It emphasizes the need for higher standards in architectural expressions for public buildings and government projects, addressing the common issue of mediocrity due to poor planning, lack of proper professional engagement, and insufficient respect for architects. HUDCO has aimed to address these issues by rationalizing consultancy processes, ensuring that talented professionals are engaged and fairly compensated, allowing for the creation of high-quality designs. The publication showcases 41 significant projects, including urban design, building complexes, planning, and housing, with a focus on those benefiting low-income groups. Notable projects include the institutional area design for Bhat Veer Singh Marg, New Delhi, the Andrews Ganj Community Centre, and the India Habitat Centre, all of which demonstrate exemplary planning and design standards in public sector architecture. These projects stand as models for how well-executed planning and design can result in spaces that improve the quality of life for urban communities, particularly in addressing housing for lower-income populations.