Description
A first of its kind, Celebrating Public Spaces of India is a bold attempt at understanding architecture as a defining feature in the identity of space, particularly the idea of the ‘public space’ and its influence on evolving modes of urbanism in India. Through a carefully curated list of vibrant landmarks across the country, this volume explores and highlights the socio-cultural and functional strength of public spaces within the urban fabric of cities.
The authors identify and analyze more than fifty landmarks across the length and breadth of India. Bustling bazaars, cultural hubs, historic monuments, waterfronts, and religious spaces all find a place in this volume, in an attempt to understand the mechanics of these built and open structures, and their profound influences on urban cityscapes. Featuring evocative photographs and drawings, in addition to insightful original research, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand the dynamic nature of the ‘Indian urban public space’.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
Public Buildings and Monument Plazas
City Squares and Cultural Spaces
City-level Urban Parks
Bazaar Streets and Market Places
Waterfront Spaces
Religious Spaces
Ancient Heritage Monument Spaces
The Way Forward
Bibliography
Photo credits
Acknowledgements
About the Authors:
Archana Gupta: Co-founder of The Foundation of The Indian Cities and Vice-President (Projects) for KPDK Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. An architect and teacher, she has extensive experience in service architecture and infrastructure development, with several publications and research projects relating to studies of traditional and vernacular Indian settlements.
Anshuman Gupta: Co-founder of The Foundation of The Indian Cities and Vice-President, Head of Projects (South Asia), at Deutsche Bank AG. An architect and an accomplished corporate real estate professional, he has traveled and worked extensively across India. A strong proponent of a sustainable approach to design, he researches and writes passionately about urbanization and cities.
Celebrating Public Spaces of India: Miracles of Existence
By Archana Gupta and Anshuman Gupta
Book Specifications:
Category: Architecture / Urban Studies
Pages: 120 pages
Illustrations: 168 illustrations
Dimensions: 9 x 9″ (229x 229 mm), Softcover (sc) with gatefold
ISBN: 978-93-85360-08-4
Date of Publishing: 2017
Language: English
Publisher: Mapin
