“You cannot look at cities without wandering into architecture on the one hand and politics on the other,” writes Charles Correa. His seminal writing ‘A Place In the Shade’ is…
Charles Correa – Famous Architects in the World of all Time Charles Correa, an eminent figure in the world of architecture, carved an illustrious path marked by a profound commitment to…
“Certainly, architecture is concerned with much more than just its physical attributes. It is a many-layered thing. Beneath and beyond the strata of function and structure, materials and texture, lie…
One of the largest cricket stadiums in the world, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium can hold up to 50,000 spectators. The stadium also holds the honour of hosting the first…
Volume zero is a documentary based on the philosophy of what Charles Correa thought and how he implemented that in his work throughout. The documentary gives a brief idea about…
A revolutionary high-rise structure, standing 32 storeys high, resonating the values of climate sensitivity and stepping up to the requirement of a growing city, is probably how the Kanchanjunga Apartments…
Charles Correa was one of the few truly Indian architects, who incorporated international modernism in the Indian context without copying it. Being a native of India, he understood the nuanced…
Etched in red stone and marble, Jawahar Kala Kendra located at Jaipur stands as an abode for the amalgamation of Jaipur’s cultural and historical aspirations. Functioning as an arts and…
Continuing the tradition carried out worldwide (Vancouver, Dubai, London, Lisbon…), the Ismaili Centre of Toronto is the sixth such Ismaili Centre in the world. It is situated, along with “the…
“This project uses the highest levels of contemporary science and medicine to help people grappling with real problems. And to house these cutting edge activities, we tried to create a…
Different world agencies, architects, and the public define and interpret a heritage building in different ways. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), in the Convention concerning the…
Being recognized as a virtuoso is an understatement when Charles Correa is described. This master architect indulges in every design he has crafted meticulously, a level of detail that is…
