It is a term used to categorise methods of
construction which use locally available
resources and traditions to address local
needs.
Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over
time to reflect the environmental, cultural
and historical context in which it exists.
It has often been dismissed as crude and
unrefined, but also has proponents who
highlight its importance in current design.
It is most typically used as transparent glazing material in the building envelope, including windows in the external walls. Glass is also used for internal partitions and as an architectural feature. When used in buildings, glass is often of a safety type, which include reinforced, toughened and laminated glasses.
Bamboo (Bambuseae) is a tribe of flowering perennial evergreen plants in the grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae; although, the forestry services and departments of many countries where bamboo is utilized as a building material consider bamboo to be a forestry product, and it is specifically harvested as a tree exclusively for the wood it produces, which in many ways is a wood superior in strength and resilience to other natural, fibrous building materials.In fact it is often referred to as a tree by cultures who harvest it as wood. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family. In bamboos, the internodal regions of the stem are hollow and the vascular bundles in the cross section are scattered throughout the stem instead of in a cylindrical arrangement. The dicotyledonous woody xylem is also absent. The absence of secondary growth wood causes the stems of monocots, even of palms and large bamboos, to be columnar rather than tapering.Bamboos are some of the fastest-growing plants in the world,due to a unique rhizome-dependent system. Certain species of bamboo can grow 35 inches within a 24-hour period, at a rate of 3 cm/h (a growth of approximately 1 millimeter (or 0.02 inches) every 2 minutes). Bamboos are of notable economic and cultural significance in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia, being used for building materials, as a food source, and as a versatile raw product. Bamboo has a higher compressive strength than wood, brick or concrete and a tensile strength that rivals steel.
The word bamboo comes from the Kannada term bambu, which was introduced to English through Malay.
Construction
Further information: Bamboo construction
Bamboo, like true wood, is a natural composite material with a high strength-to-weight ratio useful for structures.
In its natural form, bamboo as a construction material is traditionally associated with the cultures of South Asia, East Asia and the South Pacific, to some extent in Central and South America, and by extension in the aesthetic of Tiki culture. In China and India, bamboo was used to hold up simple suspension bridges, either by making cables of split bamboo or twisting whole culms of sufficiently pliable bamboo together. One such bridge in the area of Qian-Xian is referenced in writings dating back to 960 AD and may have stood since as far back as the third century BC, due largely to continuous maintenance.
Bamboo has also long been used as scaffolding; the practice has been banned in China for buildings over six stories, but is still in continuous use for skyscrapers in Hong Kong.In the Philippines, the nipa hut is a fairly typical example of the most basic sort of housing where bamboo is used; the walls are split and woven bamboo, and bamboo slats and poles may be used as its support.
A presentation that explains the various systems and techniques of employing steel and concrete to support long span structures. The range varies from conventional beams, to trusses and portal frames.
It is a term used to categorise methods of
construction which use locally available
resources and traditions to address local
needs.
Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over
time to reflect the environmental, cultural
and historical context in which it exists.
It has often been dismissed as crude and
unrefined, but also has proponents who
highlight its importance in current design.
It is most typically used as transparent glazing material in the building envelope, including windows in the external walls. Glass is also used for internal partitions and as an architectural feature. When used in buildings, glass is often of a safety type, which include reinforced, toughened and laminated glasses.
Bamboo (Bambuseae) is a tribe of flowering perennial evergreen plants in the grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae; although, the forestry services and departments of many countries where bamboo is utilized as a building material consider bamboo to be a forestry product, and it is specifically harvested as a tree exclusively for the wood it produces, which in many ways is a wood superior in strength and resilience to other natural, fibrous building materials.In fact it is often referred to as a tree by cultures who harvest it as wood. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family. In bamboos, the internodal regions of the stem are hollow and the vascular bundles in the cross section are scattered throughout the stem instead of in a cylindrical arrangement. The dicotyledonous woody xylem is also absent. The absence of secondary growth wood causes the stems of monocots, even of palms and large bamboos, to be columnar rather than tapering.Bamboos are some of the fastest-growing plants in the world,due to a unique rhizome-dependent system. Certain species of bamboo can grow 35 inches within a 24-hour period, at a rate of 3 cm/h (a growth of approximately 1 millimeter (or 0.02 inches) every 2 minutes). Bamboos are of notable economic and cultural significance in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia, being used for building materials, as a food source, and as a versatile raw product. Bamboo has a higher compressive strength than wood, brick or concrete and a tensile strength that rivals steel.
The word bamboo comes from the Kannada term bambu, which was introduced to English through Malay.
Construction
Further information: Bamboo construction
Bamboo, like true wood, is a natural composite material with a high strength-to-weight ratio useful for structures.
In its natural form, bamboo as a construction material is traditionally associated with the cultures of South Asia, East Asia and the South Pacific, to some extent in Central and South America, and by extension in the aesthetic of Tiki culture. In China and India, bamboo was used to hold up simple suspension bridges, either by making cables of split bamboo or twisting whole culms of sufficiently pliable bamboo together. One such bridge in the area of Qian-Xian is referenced in writings dating back to 960 AD and may have stood since as far back as the third century BC, due largely to continuous maintenance.
Bamboo has also long been used as scaffolding; the practice has been banned in China for buildings over six stories, but is still in continuous use for skyscrapers in Hong Kong.In the Philippines, the nipa hut is a fairly typical example of the most basic sort of housing where bamboo is used; the walls are split and woven bamboo, and bamboo slats and poles may be used as its support.
A presentation that explains the various systems and techniques of employing steel and concrete to support long span structures. The range varies from conventional beams, to trusses and portal frames.
Baker studied architecture in Birmingham and graduated in 1937, aged 20, in a period of political unrest for Europe.During the Second World War, he served in the Friends Ambulance Unit in China and Burma.He worked as an architect for an international and interdenominational Mission dedicated to the care of those suffering from leprosy. He focused on converting or replacing asylums once used to house the ostracized sufferers of the disease - "lepers".He Used indigenous architecture and methods of these places as means to deal with his once daunting problems.
Baker's designs invariably have traditional Indian sloping roofs and terracotta Mangalore tile shingling with gables and vents allowing rising hot air to escape curved walls to enclose more volume at lower material cost than straight walls.Designing and building low cost, high quality, beautiful homes
Suited to or built for lower-middle to lower class clients.
Irregular, pyramid-like structures on roofs, with one side left open and tilting into the wind.Brick jali walls, a perforated brick screen which utilises natural air movement to cool the home's interior and create intricate patterns of light and shadow.
Study of Folded Plates for understanding their use, types, technology along with suitable case studies. This is a specific type of Methodology adopted for construction over long spans column free spaces. How structurally Folded plates surpases the need of column grids and conventional methods of construction with the proper design and technology is the motive of this study.
Baker studied architecture in Birmingham and graduated in 1937, aged 20, in a period of political unrest for Europe.During the Second World War, he served in the Friends Ambulance Unit in China and Burma.He worked as an architect for an international and interdenominational Mission dedicated to the care of those suffering from leprosy. He focused on converting or replacing asylums once used to house the ostracized sufferers of the disease - "lepers".He Used indigenous architecture and methods of these places as means to deal with his once daunting problems.
Baker's designs invariably have traditional Indian sloping roofs and terracotta Mangalore tile shingling with gables and vents allowing rising hot air to escape curved walls to enclose more volume at lower material cost than straight walls.Designing and building low cost, high quality, beautiful homes
Suited to or built for lower-middle to lower class clients.
Irregular, pyramid-like structures on roofs, with one side left open and tilting into the wind.Brick jali walls, a perforated brick screen which utilises natural air movement to cool the home's interior and create intricate patterns of light and shadow.
Study of Folded Plates for understanding their use, types, technology along with suitable case studies. This is a specific type of Methodology adopted for construction over long spans column free spaces. How structurally Folded plates surpases the need of column grids and conventional methods of construction with the proper design and technology is the motive of this study.
Ever wonder what makes modern minimalist house designs so appealing? They're simple, functional, and impactful. Here are 5 characteristics that define successful minimalist residential design.
The term “Vernacular architecture” in general refers to the informal building of structures through traditional building methods without using the services of a professional architect. It is the most widespread form of building .
Vernacular architecture has been growing over time with continuities changes, transformations and adaptations to the different social and economic conditions of each period.
Post-Modern Architecture and the architects involoved in it.Rohit Arora
Contains the comparison between modern architecture and post-modern architecture. The reasons that led to post-modern architecture. The architects who made important buildings with post-modern architecture.
Residential design is a process that results in a new home. Architectural clients might experience confusion about this term because it represents several phases of the home design process. The process of residential design includes a contract that specifies details about design, construction and pricing obligations.
Latest Contemporary Construction Techniques and Materialsanishanaidu13
Please contact at anisha13naidu@gmail.com for the ppt and I will send it to you.
Latest building materials and technologies being used in development of hitech buildings in contemporary architecture of cities today
Get to know about various types of construction materials such as TMT Bars, Steel, Wood, Aluminium, Brick, Concrete, Coarse Aggregate, which help to build up a strong creation.
Foundation wall
• The height of the foundation wall required for farm buildings depends on the soil condition of the site.
• Deeper foundation is necessary in loose soil and shallow in firm rocky soil.
• Generally the height for light farm building will vary from 18” to 30”. The thickness will vary from 9” to
12”
• a. Material used
o Foundation footing can be made of cement concrete or brick and cement mortar.
o Concrete foundation is stronger and is called monolythick foundation.
o Brick foundation is provided with stepped up increase in width towards the base. It is not so strong as
concrete.
o b. Method of putting foundation
o Trenches of suitable size are put up to receive foundation. The base is hardened, made smooth and level.
o Then the footing and foundation wall is put up to ground level.
o The surface is smoothened and levelled again.
o At this place, a 4% layer of damp proof course of asphalt or other material is introduced to prevent
absorption of moisture
(1) Wall materials
A. Bricks
a).Building bricks
o They are made out of brick earth, which are 50 per cent clay and 50 per cent sand.
o Rectangular blocks are prepared by molds and cut by machines.
o Then they are heated in the Kiln at proper temperature.
o Well made machine bricks will have standard dimensions of 9" x 4½ " x 3".
o They will have uniform shape, colour and texture and will be sharp on angles.
o They produce clear ringing sound when struck with hard objects.
b).Vitrified paving bricks
o These are hard, impervious and durable bricks paving more than 10 per cent of iron oxide.
o They are heated at very high temperature to the point of vitification.
o They are grooved on the outer surface and have a strong and hard finish. They are damp proof.
o They are special bricks made for use as flooring in animal houses.
c).Glazed bricks
o These are small bricks made of china clay and finished with glaze or enamel on the outer surface.
o They are used for providing sanitary finishes on walls and the places where hygienic condition and washable
surfaces are necessary.
o They are very costly bricks.
B. Stones
a).Granite:These are hard and natural stones. They may be black in colour or light Grey.
o They are durable and weather resistance and are commonly used for the construction of walls and floors
in animal buildings.
o The surface should be of roughened periodically by chipping.
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b).Whin stones:
o They are also hard rocks but not so durable and weather resistant as granites.
o They are used for wall constructions and broken stones are uses as a common ingredient of cement
concrete.
o c).Sand stones
o These are immature rocks of recent formation. They are not strong and durable and not used in heavy
constructions.
o They are capable of being dressed into different shapes and patterns. Hence, they are used for architectural
works.
C. Binding Materials
a. Lime
Glass bricks – meaning, usage and advantagesAlisha Roy
Glass bricks also known as glass blocks are hollow solid translucent architectural items manufactured from glass. Glass blocks are widely used by people in their homes and offices as they look good and are cost effective. To know more about glass bricks see here: http://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/glass-block.html
Lontto gmt pallet --glass fiber pallet for concrete blocksKevin Lontto
GMT Pallet is an environmentally
martials ,friendly use, which is wear-resistant and vibration-proof. It has high strength, good toughness, smooth surface, impact resistance, aging resistance, water resistance, moisture resistance, and also not easily deformed. Useful life more than 6 years.
Creating low-cost housing involves several considerations and strategies to minimize construction expenses while ensuring safety, functionality, and durability
ECHOES OF GENIUS - A Tribute to Nari Gandhi's Architectural Legacy. .pdfSarbjit Bahga
Have you ever heard of an architect who worked without an office and rarely made detailed drawings for his building projects? It may seem strange, but there was one such architect named Nari Gandhi. He was an Indian architect known for his very innovative building designs inspired by the great architect Frank Lloyd Wright, with whom Nari apprenticed for five years in Wright’s studio at Taliesin, USA. About his way of working, Nari Gandhi once said, “All art must be spontaneous and cannot be planned… A house grows organically. I need heart and mind to build, not a static blueprint.”
Nari Gandhi learned Wright's innovative design techniques and organic architecture philosophies. Beyond just theory, Gandhi got hands-on experience working on various projects under Wright's guidance. This practical education was invaluable for developing Gandhi's architectural skills and creativity. Gandhi's association with Wright and time at Taliesin had a lasting impact on his later architectural work.
After returning from the USA, Nari Gandhi started his professional architecture career in India, bringing the influences and lessons he learned from Frank Lloyd Wright. Gandhi's start and path in Indian architecture blended modernist principles, organic design sensibilities, and a deep appreciation for India's cultural heritage.
Concepts and Design Philosophy
Nari Gandhi’s philosophy combined modern principles with traditional Indian influences. He believed buildings should blend naturally with their surroundings and the environment. He was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture ideas. Gandhi's designs often had flowing, geometrical shapes that mirrored the landscape to unite the built and natural environments.
Gandhi felt architecture must respond to the cultural, historical, and environmental context of each project site. He drew inspiration from India's diverse architectural heritage while using modern materials and techniques. His designs included elements like courtyards, verandas, and local materials to create a sense of place.
Sustainability was very important to Gandhi before it became mainstream. He advocated using eco-friendly, indigenous building materials and methods relevant to local culture. Energy efficiency, natural ventilation, and passive solar principles were prioritized to reduce environmental impact while providing healthy, comfortable spaces.
Gandhi was experimental and innovative, pushing boundaries with unconventional shapes, materials, and construction systems. His avant-garde designs challenged traditional notions of what buildings could be.
Central to his philosophy was human-centred design focused on meeting the needs and aspirations of occupants. Creating functional yet inspiring spaces that fostered connection and belonging within the built environment was key.
Influence on Contemporary Indian Architecture
Nari Gandhi's architecture has greatly influenced modern Indian architecture in several ways.
In Memoriam - Antoine Predock's Legacy of Contextual Architecture. .pdfSarbjit Bahga
Antoine Predock, an acclaimed American architect whose visionary designs left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape, passed away on March 2, 2024, at 87. Predock's innovative approach to architecture combined modernist principles with a deep respect for the natural environment and cultural context, resulting in strikingly original buildings deeply rooted in their surroundings.
Born on June 24, 1936, in Lebanon, Missouri, USA, Predock graduated from Columbia University in 1962 with a degree in architecture. He established his architectural firm, Antoine Predock Architect PC, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he embarked on a prolific career over six decades.
Predock's portfolio included various projects, from museums and cultural centres to academic buildings and private residences. His notable works include the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba; the National Palace Museum Southern Branch in Chiayi, Taiwan; the University of California, Davis's Shrem Museum of Art, the Music Department complex at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). Each project reflected Predock's deep understanding of the site and its context, resulting in an integrated architecture with the surrounding landscape.
Throughout his career, Predock received numerous awards and honours for his contribution to architecture, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal in 2006, one of the highest honours in the field. He was also a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, the Royal Institute of British Architects, and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Predock's legacy extends beyond his built works, influencing generations of architects and designers with his innovative vision and commitment to excellence. His passing leaves a void in the architectural community, but his legacy will continue to inspire and shape the future of architecture for years to come.
A unique blend of modernist principles, regionalism, and contextual sensitivity characterized Antoine Predock's architectural style. His designs often evoked a sense of place, integrating the surrounding landscape and cultural context into his buildings. Some vital aspects of Predock's architectural style are discussed below:
Contextualism: Predock's designs were deeply influenced by the site and surroundings. He paid close attention to each project location's topography, climate, history, and cultural context. His buildings often responded to the site's natural features, such as mountains, rivers, or desert landscapes, creating a solid connection between architecture and the environment.
Sculptural Forms: Predock was known for creating buildings with bold, sculptural forms that stood out in their surroundings. His designs often featured dynamic geometries, asymmetrical compositions, and dramatic cantilevers, giving his buildings a sense of movement and energy.
Mohinderjit Singh: A Versatile Architect, Sculptor, Painter, and Punjabi Writer
Sarbjit Singh Bahga
The history of modern Indian architecture revolves around nearly two hundred architects who have/had put effort into documenting and publishing their works. Unfortunately, all the so-called historians rely on this limited material, which is readily available and accessible. India is such a vast country with a rich treasure of outstanding masterpieces of contemporary architecture. Thousands of brilliant architects have worked/are working tirelessly to enrich this treasure, but their works never came to the limelight. This is because people generally don't write about their success stories, and others have no interest or time for that.
One such hidden gem of modern Indian architecture is Mohinderjit Singh from Amritsar. He is an architect par excellence, a sculptor, a painter, a Punjabi poet, a story writer, and a novelist. Above all, he is a very noble, humble, soft-spoken, and down-to-earth human being, but publicity shy. He has produced hundreds of remarkable buildings that can be equated with those considered the best in the country, but they have never been published.
Mohinderjit Singh (b. 19-06-1934) has six decades of professional experience designing various types of buildings and complexes. He graduated from Panjab University, Chandigarh, with a Bachelor of Arts in 1955 and subsequently studied architecture, completing a B. Arch from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 1960. Mohinderjit Singh established his architectural practice in Amritsar in 1964. Before that, he was a lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Roorkee, Uttarakhand. In 1979, he was appointed as an Architectural Consultant to Tashi Commercial Corporation, Bhutan, for commercial planning and interior design in Phuntsholing, Bhutan. During his 60 years of independent professional practice, Mohinderjit Singh has designed and executed various categories of projects. These include commercial and residential buildings, hospitals, schools, colleges, cinema halls, auditoriums, open-air theatres, factories, monuments, sports complexes, multi-storied office buildings, and housing colonies.
Mohinderjit Singh’s architecture is highly creative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. Due to his exceptional contribution to architecture, he has been conferred with many prestigious awards and honours. Prominent among these are the State Award Parman Patra Gold Medal by the Government of Punjab in 1995, the Silver Plaque by Guru Nanak Dev University during the visit of the Dalai Lama in 1994, and the Best Architect Award of North India by Inside Outside magazine in 2011. Besides his professional field, Mohinderjit Singh remained active in social work through the Rotary Club Amritsar. He served the Club as Secretary, Vice President, and President, besides being Chairman of the Environment Improvement Committee of the Club.
A Tribute to Madhav Achwal- An Architect Academician & Marathi Author. .pdfSarbjit Bahga
A Tribute to Madhav Achwal:
An Architect, Academician & Marathi Author
Sarbjit Singh Bahga
Madhav Achwal (03.11.1925 - 21.01.1980) was an eminent architect, educationist, critic, renowned litterateur, and Marathi author. His name has been immortalised by the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) by instituting the ‘Madhav Achwal Gold Medal’ for a lifetime contribution to architectural education. Constituted in 1988, the "Madhav Achwal Gold Medal" is perhaps the highest honour bestowed on outstanding architectural educationists in India.
Despite the efforts made by the IIA, most Indian architects are still unaware of who Madhav Achwal was. It is quite amusing that even many of the recipients of the ‘Madhav Achwal Gold Medal’ are unfamiliar with this legendary figure. This unfortunate situation arises from the lack of any written documentation about Madhav Achwal. Not only does the IIA lack any write-up or photograph of Madhav Achwal published in its journal JIIA or on its website, but others are also unable to provide any information about him.
Madhav Achwal was born on 3rd November 1925, in Kalyan in the Thane District of Maharashtra. He spent his childhood and received his school education there in Kalyan. After completing his matriculation, Madhav Achwal went to Bombay (Now Mumbai) to study architecture at Sir J.J. College of Architecture. He pursued a four-year architecture course and obtained his G.D. Arch degree. Throughout his college days, he demonstrated exceptional academic performance and excelled in the field of 'Building Construction'. As a result, he was awarded the Mayo Gold Medal in the final year of his G.D. Arch program.
Later, when he was to appear for the ARIBA (Associate of Royal Institute of British Architects) examination, he was exempted from Part I and Part II of the course. This exemption was granted due to his exceptional track record at the Sir J.J. College of Architecture. As a result, he only had to clear one examination in Professional Practice. He performed exceptionally well in this examination, and the Royal Institute of British Architects recognised his answer sheet as a 'Model' for future students to draw inspiration from.
After becoming an Associate Member of RIBA, Madhav Achwal established his architectural practice in Mumbai. During the initial years of his practice, he undertook significant work in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. These projects included small-scale buildings in and around Mumbai, as well as some buildings in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand. Notably, he also designed the Prabhakar Oak Clock Tower in Kalyan, his birthplace, which was completed in 1954. Situated at the bustling Shivaji Chowk in Kalyan, this clock tower stands out for its innovative and timeless design. It is named after Prabhakar Oak, a freedom fighter and follower of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
AR Prabhawalkar -Le Corbusier's Versatile Comrade & Founder Principal of Chan...Sarbjit Bahga
AR Prabhawalkar:
Le Corbusier’s Versatile Comrade & Founder Principal of Chandigarh College of Architecture
Sarbjit Singh Bahga
After India achieved Independence and its subsequent Partition in 1947, the Indian state of Punjab lost its capital to Lahore. The newly formed Union Government, led by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru - the then Prime Minister of India, decided to construct a new capital for Punjab - Chandigarh. A team of internationally renowned architects, including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Maxwell Fry, and Jane Drew, was chosen to plan and design the new capital from scratch in the foothills of the Shivalik Hills.
In addition to these foreign experts, a large team of Indian architects was also required to assist them. An advertisement was placed in the newspapers, stating, "An opportunity to work with some of the finest architects and town planners in the world." As requested by Le Corbusier, an entrance examination was held for the applicants. Among the architects selected were AR Prabhawalkar, MN Sharma, UE Chowdhury, Aditya Prakash, SD Sharma, Jeet Malhotra, Piloo Mody, JS Dethe, NS Lamba, BP Mathur, to name a few.
AR Prabhawalkar (Anantrao Ramchandra Prabhawalkar) (1923-1974), who hailed from the State of Maharashtra, joined the Chandigarh Capital Project on 3rd January 1952 as an Architect. It is said that AR Prabhawalkar possessed a unique calligraphic handwriting style, which was greatly admired by Le Corbusier, an accomplished graphologist able to decipher character traits through handwriting. All of Prabhawalkar's former colleagues, subordinates, and students, with whom the author has been able to communicate, have attested to his brilliance as a professional, his exceptional character, his eloquence as an orator, and his prowess as a writer.
Out of the entire team of Indian architects selected to assist the foreign masters, Prabhawalkar had a unique ability to encompass a broad spectrum of all associated fields of architecture. On the one hand, he had an eye for miniature furniture design details; on the other hand, he could easily imagine and work on the town-planning scale. Architecture was his first love. Due to these qualities, Prabhawalkar established a close working relationship with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret.
Resultantly, Le Corbusier handpicked AR Prabhawalkar to assist him in the realisation of his key projects, such as the Legislature Assembly Building in the Capitol Complex, City Centre in Sector 17, Government College of Art and Craft in Sector 10, Sukhna Lake, and the Leisure Valley. AR Prabhawalkar also designed the Interstate Bus Terminus in Sector 17, in collaboration with Aditya Prakash.
Considering the quality, level of difficulties, and quantum of work involved in executing these projects, one can understand and appreciate the intellectual inputs and hard work done by AR Prabhawalkar. Since these projects bear the signatures of Le Corbusier, Prabhawalkar’s contribution remained hidden.
An Ode to PILOO MODY - The Architect of Architects Act & Humorous Lawmaker. .pdfSarbjit Bahga
The Indian architectural fraternity owes much to the architect-turned-politician Piloo Mody, who spearheaded the passing of an important Bill in the Parliament that enabled the Architects Act of 1972. The Act provides for the registration of architects and overlooks their roles and responsibilities. Besides, it streamlines architecture education to produce excellent and responsible architects. The status of the profession of architecture in India today is all due to the foresightedness of visionary architect and politician Piloo Mody. On behalf of all architects, the author pays rich tribute to Piloo Mody on his 97th birth anniversary, which falls on 14 November 2023.
MAKING OF CHANDIGARH -A VINTAGE HISTORY.pdfSarbjit Bahga
A new book titled “Making of Chandigarh: A Vintage History” co-authored by Sarbjit Bahga, a Chandigarh-based architect, and Arun Mirchandani, a Delhi-based archivist, has recently been released. The Foreword to the book "Chandigarh: An Overview" has been written by Kenneth Frampton, a British architect, critic, and renowned historian of modernist architecture. White Falcon Publishing published the lavishly designed, 410-page, black/white book available worldwide through online portals.
PIERRE JEANNERET - The Untold Anecdotes.pdfSarbjit Bahga
PIERRE JEANNERET: The Untold Anecdotes
By Sarbjit Bahga
Since the beginning of my professional career, I have listened to numerous tales about Pierre Jeanneret, who remained the Chief Architect of the Department of Architecture from 1952 to 1965. I started recollecting and writing some anecdotes to complete the new assignment, my younger friend gave me.
I have learnt about Pierre Jeanneret from my senior colleagues that he was straightforward, humble, polite, down-to-earth, amicable, and caring. Apart from this, he was an outstanding architect with exceptional qualities like creativity, curiosity, adaptability to new environments, skills to handle different building materials and understanding of the users' requirements.
During his one-and-a-half decade-old stint as head of the Department of Architecture, Pierre Jeanneret was loved and respected by his junior colleagues for his affectionate and caring attitude. There is an exciting yet touching anecdote. There came a time when the disbursements of salaries of the staff were stopped for one or two months. The reason was the delay in passing the annual budget by the state government and some other procedural delays. Resultantly, the entire staff faced tough times meeting their ends.
Due to this challenging situation, there was lots of whispering amongst the staff under tremendous financial pressure. Nobody told Pierre Jeanneret directly, mainly due to the language barrier as he was a French-speaking person and not quite fluent in English, what to talk of other local languages like Hindi and Punjabi. The staff was only Punjabi or Hindi-speaking, and most were not fluent in English.
After a few days, Pierre Jeanneret smelt the rat and felt everything was not going smoothly in the office. He called UE Chowdhury - the only lady architect in the department who could understand and speak French, English, Hindi, and many other languages. Jeanneret asked her if there was any resentment in the staff. UE Chowdhury explained that due to the non-disbursal of salaries, the staff members are tense and cannot concentrate on their work properly.
After knowing the whole story, Pierre Jeanneret asked UE Chowdhury to talk to staff members and prepare a list of essential and bare minimum money requirements. Having done that, Pierre Jeanneret paid the needy from his bank account. Such a generous person he was!
NEW INDIAN ARCHITECTURE-1947-2020. .pdfSarbjit Bahga
NEW INDIAN ARCHITECTURE: 1947-2020
Authored by Sarbjit Bahga Launched
A new book titled “NEW INDIAN ARCHITECTURE: 1947-2020", authored by Chandigarh-based architect Sarbjit Bahga and published by White Falcon Publishing, has recently been launched. It is one of the few Indian architecture publications in the post-Independence era. It features 104 projects designed by 15 foreign and 66 Indian architects. These projects have been grouped into 11 categories, i.e., Religious Buildings (5 Projects), Memorial Buildings (9 Projects), Cultural Buildings (14 Projects), Sports Buildings (6 Projects), Tourism and Recreational Buildings (9 Projects), Public Infrastructure (4 Projects), Agricultural Buildings (7 Projects), Residential Buildings (7 Projects), Educational Buildings (29 Projects), Healthcare Buildings (6 Projects), and Office Buildings (8 Projects). The projects are arranged in chronological order in each group so that changes and trends can become self-evident immediately.
The projects featured in the book are located at 46 locations (ranging from a tiny village to a megacity) in 19 States and Union Territories of India. These are spread over a vast area of the subcontinent from Leh in the north to Madurai in the south (3600 km), and Kolkata in the east to Gandhinagar in the west (2000 km). Conceived and built between 1947 to 2020 and scattered over three million square kilometres, these projects are hoped to present the vastness of architectural development in the country in the last seven decades truthfully. Each project has been explained in a uniform style and is supplemented by appropriate drawings and coloured photographs.
The first chapter of the book, titled "Evolution of Architecture in India after Independence", dwells on the transition, development, and transformation of modern Indian architecture since 1947. It discusses and cites examples of many built projects during this period. Also included in this chapter is the discussion about the "Search for Regional Identity". It throws light on the role of a few leading architects belonging to the first and second generation of modern architects in the Post-Independent India and how they have successfully adapted the principles of modern architecture to suit the local conditions vis-à-vis climate, locale, construction technique and materials besides the aspirations of people. Examples of many buildings designed by such architects have been included in this chapter for a quick overview of the entire process of the transformation of architecture.
This lavishly produced 470-page book includes 765 photographs and 225 drawings sufficient to understand the projects. The emphasis is on the built form rather than the interior and its decor.
Book Details:
• Publisher: White Falcon Publishing
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 470 pages
• ISBN-10: 1636405630
• ISBN-13: 978-1636405636
• Item Weight: 3.86 pounds
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.44" x 11"
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Sarbjit Bahga: Architect-turned-Artist makes Sketches from the HeartSarbjit Bahga
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To add another feather in his cap (turban), Bahga has found a new love in free-hand sketching, especially portraits. During the lockdown period in 2020, he has made many sketches of architects and planners of international repute. Prominent among these include the portraits of Pierre Jeanneret, Louis Kahn, Jane Drew, Maxwell Fry, Otto Königsberger and Fariborz Sahba.
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2. An Over view
Brick
R.C.C.
Stone
Wood
Pre-engineered steel
Aluminium
Glass
Stainless steel
External finishes
Flooring
False ceiling
3. Brick:
One of the oldest building material in the world.
Available locally.
Environment friendly.
Very Versatile.
Very enduring and durable.
Very soothing colour.
Colour does not fade.
Can be used in load-bearing walls, columns, roofs
and as external finish also.
Can be used as external finish also.
Very economical.
7. R.C.C. (Reinforced cement concrete) :
Very Versatile.
Has plastic qualities.
Can be moulded in any shape.
Can be made locally.
Very enduring and durable.
Can be used in load-bearing structural
components like walls, columns, beams and
slabs.
Can be used as external finish also.
9. Stone:
Oldest building material in the world.
Environment friendly.
Can be used in natural shape or in dressed form.
Can be used in load-bearing walls, columns and
roofs.
Can be used as external finish also.
Very enduring and durable.
Labour intensive – generates employment.
Heavy and difficult to transport.
Can be /should be used if available locally.
Available in many varieties, colours and textures.
11. Wood:
One of the oldest material in the world.
Available in large varieties and everywhere.
Environment friendly.
Can be used as structural material, external
finish, and individual building components like
floors, doors, windows, furniture etc.
If treated well, it is very enduring and durable.
Very soothing to look at and touch.
Very good for thermal insulation.
Labour intensive –generates employment.
13. Pre-Engineered Steel:
Latest material and technology in building
construction.
Being pre-engineered and pre-fabricated in
factories –reduces construction time.
Easy to erect and assemble at site.
High precision is achieved in construction.
Very versatile.
Able to construct any shape and form, and
large spans.
Very durable and enduring.
Can be reused and recycled.
Very economical.
15. Aluminium :
Very durable and enduring.
Very costly.
Can be used as structural members in facades,
glazing etc.
Can be used as external finish.
Can be used in individual building components
like doors, windows etc.
Consumes high energy in manufacturing.
Not environment friendly.
17. Glass:
Available in large varieties, sizes and thicknesses.
Toughened glass is very hard and does not break
easily.
Latest double-skin glass is very useful for thermal
insulation –keeps heat of the sun out up to 73 per
cent.
Can be used for glazing, façade treatment,
partitions, doors, windows etc.
Needs no maintenance except cleaning.
Latest varieties of glass are very costly.
Can be moulded in curved form, but very costly.
Not very easy to handle.
19. Stainless Steel:
Very versatile hard and tensile.
Can be moulded in any shape.
Very enduring and durable.
Needs no maintenance.
Very costly.
Needs high technology and precision.
Not very popular in India so far.
Can be recycled and reused.
Corrosion resistance and sustainable material.
