charles correa: india’s greatest architect at RIBA

charles correa: india’s greatest architect showing in RIBAbritish council, delhi, interiorall images courtesy of RIBA

in march 2013, renowned india architect charles correa donated his archive of more than 6,000 drawings to the royal institute of british architects (RIBA), thus forming the greatest single donation to RIBA by an architect outside of britain. consisting of original drawings and models that were created by correa, the expansive body of work documents over sixty of his projects for india, and across the globe proving the comprehensive nature of his work, and offering a deeper insight into his architectural practice. to celebrate the receipt of this generous gift, RIBA presents an exhibition (may 14th to september 4th, 2013) which showcases correa’s influential career and contribution to mobilizing the forces of modernism and local traditions, creating humane places for living. the works are presented in an exhibition designed especially by fellow architect david adjaye.

arts centre, jaipur, jawahar kala kendra

arts centre, jaipur, jawahar kala kendra

arts centre, jaipur, jawahar kala kendra

kanchanjunga apartment balcony

kanchanjunga apartment building

kanchanjunga apartment building drawing

centre for astronomy and astrophysics, pune

champalimaud centre for the study of the unknown, lisbon

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