The length and breadth of the country is dotted with religious structures of
Hindu Architecture, Islamic Architecture, Buddhist Architecture, Jain Architecture, Jude Architecture and Zoroaster Architecture. Contribution is made by International Architects in bringing various forms of architecture from different parts of the world. India has the most diverse architectural styles. Be it the Hindu shrine of Badrinath or Banaras or the shrine of Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer. Shortly after Indian Rebellion of 1857, Calcutta was declared the capital of British India but in 1911 at the Delhi Durbar of 1911, held at the Coronation Park, King George V announced the shifting of the capital back to Delhi. Delhi architecture saw great influence of British architecture
Famous architects Delhi contributed to formation of the Indian capital city of Delhi. The earliest Delhi architecture relics date back to the Maurya Period (c. 300 BC); since then, the site has seen continuous settlement. In 1966, an inscription of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka (273-236 BC) was discovered near Srinivaspuri, which is near Noida. Two sandstone pillars inscribed with the edicts of Ashoka were brought to the city by Firuz Shah Tughluq in the 14th century. The famous Iron pillar near the Qutub Minar was commissioned by the emperor Kumara Gupta I of the Gupta dynasty (320-540) and transplanted to Delhi during the 10th century. Eight major cities have been situated in the Delhi area. The first five cities were in the southern part of present-day Delhi. Alai Darwaza, was built of red sandstone, by Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1311 A.D. at the southern gate. Considered as a gem of Indo-Islamic structure, this structure made of red sandstone and marble was considered as 'the most beautiful specimen of Pathan architecture by Commingham. Humayu Tomb held as "an Indian interpretation of a Persian architecture conception", this tomb is the general dormitory of so many distinguished personalities of the Mughal dynasty. Parliament is designed by Sir Herbert Baker, foundation was laid by the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and completed in just five years. Located near the Central Secretariat, this marvellous piece of architecture can be admired only from outside due to security reasons. With a diameter of 125 yards and a height of 75 ft.
Mumbai Architecture can see European architecture influence in the Gateway of India & Mumbai Victoria Terminal which are most distinguishing landmarks of Mumbai.
Mumbai architects the Gateway as a huge stone Arch of Triumph originally constructed to commemorates the first-ever visit of a British Monarch to India. King George V and his consort Queeen Mary came ashore near here in December, 1911. Set at the tip of the reclaimed land of the Apollo Bunder, it adjoins the Mumbai Harbour and the Arabian Sea in the Colaba area of the city.
An architecture Bangalore reveals a variety of design influences from around the globe. Not only do these structures remind you of a particular culture but they also sure to transport you back in time. Elizabethan palaces, Victorian gardens, Mogul masjids, Dravidian temples and European churches, and sometimes an unabashed blend of all these styles can be seen in one artifact. Consider for example the land mark of Bangalore: Vidhana Soudha. This imposing monument was built in 1957 according to the styles dictated by K. Hanumanthiah.
Bangalore Architects display beautiful Dravidian Architecture in building of temples
Chennai (Tamil Nadu), formerly known as Madras. Popularly regarded as the "Gateway to the South", Chennai culture & Chennai Architecture presents distinctly different from that of northern India. Music, dance and all other art forms of the South are cherished and nurtured in this city which, though industrialized, continues to be traditional and conventional in many ways. Chennai has rich traditional and civilization and it is blend of the old, and the new, vibrating ceaselessly to keep pace with the rest of India, as bouyant metropolis of the third most industrialised state. The fort houses St. Mary's Church and fort museum. St. Mary's Church the oldest Anglican church in India built in 1680. Built in 1892, the High Court built by Chennai architects is believed to be the second largest judicial complex in the world.
Kolkata, formerly spelled Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in eastern India on the east bank of the River Hooghly.
Kolkata architecture is colonial city developed by the British East India Company and then the British Empire. The city was the capital of the British Indian empire till 1911. . Labelled the "Cultural Capital of India", "The City of Processions", "The City of Palaces", and the "City of Joy",
Kolkata architects has also been home to luminaries such as Rabindranath Tagore, Subhash Chandra Bose, Mother Teresa and Satyajit Ray. Kolkata has a historical existence of less than 400 years. The monuments of Kolkata city as such reflect the Western influence on the city and on the country itself. Popular examples of such monuments are Victoria Memorial, Fort William, Writers' Building, General Post Office.
Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, India. Hyderabad is known by the sobriquet City of Pearls.
Hyderabad architects as one of the largest metropolitan cities of India. Hyderabad the fourth most populous city and the sixth-most populous urban agglomeration. Hyderabad was established in 1591 AD on the banks of the Musi River on the tip of the Deccan Plateau by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad come under the ambit of a single municipal unit, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
Hyderabad architecture is home to many historical sites, including the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage site of Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat (4 Palaces), was a palace belonging to the Nizams of Hyderabad state. It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizam. In Persian architecture , Chahar means four and in Arabic architecture Mahalat (plural of Mahal) means places, hence the name Chowmahallat/four places, or four palaces.
Chandigarh is a union territory capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh means "The Fort of Chandi", which is the name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city. Chandigarh is referred to as The City Beautiful.
Chandigarh architecture is European in nature since its designed by Le Corbusier October 6, 1887 August 27, 1965), was a Swiss architect, designer, urbanist, writer and painter, famous for being one of the pioneers of what now is called modern architecture. He was born in Switzerland and became a French citizen in 1930. His career spanned five decades, with his buildings constructed throughout central Europe, India, Russia, one in North and several in South America. After World War II, Le Corbusier attempted to realize his urban planning schemes on a small scale by constructing a series of "units" (the housing block unit of the Radiant City) around France. The most famous of these was the Unit d'Habitation of Marseilles (19461952). In the 1950s, a unique opportunity to translate the Radiant City on a grand scale presented itself in the construction of the Union Territory Chandigarh, the new capital for the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana and the first planned city in India. Le Corbusier designed many administration buildings including a courthouse, parliament building and a university. He also designed the general layout of the city dividing it into sectors. Le Corbusier was brought on to develop the plan of Albert Mayer
Chandigarh architects have made great contribution in preserving the heritage of the city.
The Rock Garden or Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a Sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of forty-acres (160,000 m), it is completely built of industrial & home waste and thrown away items.
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