CHD Chandigarh

Author: Vikramaditya Prakash

ISBN: 978-8494234293

Price: Rs. 949.05 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition

Book Overview

This is the second, updated and extended edition of a hugely popular guide to Chandigarh. Besides being among the newest cities in India, built in the 20th century and characterised by the sweeping architectural vision of Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is a unique city marked by the work of many Indian modernist architects. This insightful guide offers eleven itineraries and specifies 185 buildings and other places to visit, and also includes an index of architects and practical tips for getting around the city. The India & Southeast Asia Architectural Travel Guides Collection introduces ancient, modern, and contemporary heritage and architects in a useful pocket guide format. All projects are presented with maps, photographs, plans, and a descriptive text.

Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 236 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-8494234293.

About the Author

The author, professor Vikramaditya Prakash, grew up in Chandigarh, India. He received his B. Arch. from the Chandigarh College of Architecture, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in History and Theory of Architecture and Urbanism from Cornell University, New York. Dr. Prakash is an architect/urbanist and a historian, and a Professor of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has led several interdisciplinary studios to Chandigarh which can be accessed at chandigarhurbalab.org. Dr. Prakash is the host of a popular podcast called Architecture Talk. See www.architecturetalk.org

Why Readers Pick This Edition

• You’ll love how this guide turns Chandigarh into an open-air architecture classroom you can walk through. With clearly mapped itineraries, rich visuals, and sharp insights into Le Corbusier and Indian modernists, it helps you truly understand the city—not just see it. Whether you’re an architect, student, or design‑curious traveler, this book makes exploring modern urban vision feel structured, inspiring, and deeply rewarding.
• Published by Altrim Publishers.
• Language: English.
• Page count: 236.

Catalog Description

This is the second, updated and extended edition of a hugely popular guide to Chandigarh. Besides being among the newest cities in India, built in the 20th century and characterised by the sweeping architectural vision of Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is a unique city marked by the work of many Indian modernist architects. This insightful guide offers eleven itineraries and specifies 185 buildings and other places to visit, and also includes an index of architects and practical tips for getting around the city. The India & Southeast Asia Architectural Travel Guides Collection introduces ancient, modern, and contemporary heritage and architects in a useful pocket guide format. All projects are...

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