An important multifaceted figure in Indian Architecture, Ar. Balkrishna V Doshi passed away today in Ahmedabad . He was known worldwide for his contribution to Modern Architecture through his designs for many famous buildings & Campuses in India, the most noteworthy among them being IIM Bangalore , Vidyadhar Nagar, Jaipur and NIFT Delhi.
A pioneer of modern and brutalist architecture in India, he was a highly decorated figure having received the
Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and many other awards. He brought pride to the architectural fraternity of India by becoming the first Indian architect to be awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2018.
Apart from architecture, he also worked on , Urbanism, Academics , Urban Design as well as Arts, the Hussain-Doshi Gufa in Ahmedabad being a famous example of the culmination of art with architecture.
Today in Chd. the Department of Urban planning through
Chief Architect highlighted that having worked under Le Corbusier, Ar. B.V.Doshi also contributed to the planning of Chandigarh and his architectural work as well as his zeal and enthusiasm will always be remembered.
All officers of the Department of Urban planning on behalf of Architects & public of Chandigarh paid their last respects to the departed soul and held a two minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed noble soul , who contributed immensely to the improved Built Environment meeting the aspirations of a Vibrant democratic India.
