Author: Khan Hasan-Uddin, Beinart Julian, Correa Charles
Publisher: Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd
Year: 2009
Pages: 246
ISBN: 978-0-944142-77-6
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Modern Architecture
Keyword: Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Modern City Planning, Urban Development, Architectural Theory, City Transformation, Urban Evolution
Shelf: C9R4
Accession No: B1615
Contents: Revisiting Chandigarh, People and Ideas that Made the City, Life in the City Today, The Impact on India, Postscript, Critiques and Speculations
Abstract: Chandigarh, designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier, stands as an icon of modern city planning in India. Established over 55 years ago, it introduced a new paradigm for urban development in the country and inspired a generation of Indian architects. Despite extensive studies on Le Corbusier’s work, there remains a gap in critically re-examining the city today. This book seeks to fill that gap by combining images and essays to explore both the original vision for Chandigarh and its evolution over time. It assesses the city’s current built and social forms, considering how it has adapted to the pressures of becoming a modern Indian city. The monograph brings together international scholars, architects, and critics to offer diverse perspectives on how Chandigarh’s original conception has fared, and what lessons can be drawn from its transformation. This critical reassessment of a city so influential in architectural theory and urban planning provides valuable insights not just for Chandigarh, but for other cities facing similar challenges. It is a unique exploration of how an iconic city has evolved and how its legacy continues to shape contemporary architecture and city planning.