introduction to few of the famous indian architects

1. INDIAN ARCHITECTS

2. CHARLES CORREA
• Charles Correa (1 September 1930 – 16 June2015) was an Indian Architect, urban
planner and activist. An influential architect credited for thecreationof modern
architecture in post-Independence India, he was celebrated for his sensitivityto the
needsof the urbanpoor and for his use of traditional methodsand materials.

3. B V DOSHI
• B V Doshi also known as BalkrishnaVithaldasDoshi is a known name in the list of
IndianArchitects.He is considered the primeprotagonist in the progress of
architectural movements in India, and the architect of IIM Banglore.

4. SOUMYA BINDRA
• Whosaysfemales are neglected in India..? Bindra hasprovedit wrong. The famous
holidayINNat Banglore andSt. ThomasCathedral of Mumbai are going to keep
her in mind Whensomeonetalksabout Indian Architecture. She hasgot the
Bachelor’s degreein Architecture fromMumbai and holdsthe masterdegree as
well. She hasshownher excellencies in NewYork as well.

5. HAFEEZ CONTRACTOR
• He is a prettywell known name
amongthe contemporaryIndian
Architects. He is the part of Bombay
Heritage Committee.There is a great
longlist under his belt exhibitinghis
skills. The 42 is the one on the way.
However, DY Patilstadium, Mourya
Regencyin Mumbai, Hiranandani
Gardens are amongthe top witnessof
his excellent talent.

6. NARI GANDHI
• He is popularlyknown as
Nariman Gandhi. This
personalityis primarilyknown
for his creativeapproachin
work. He is consideredas the
Master of Organic Architecture.
Born in Surat,This famous
IndianArchitect has alsoworked
for WarrenWebber, the
American architect The best
thing about himwas that he
used to blend contemporary
needsquitenicely.

7. RAJ REWEL
• This Punjabborn Architect hasbaggedthe Gold Medal from prestigious Indian
InstituteOf Architects. He wasthe part of DelhiSchool Of Architect as well. Raj is
veryfamousfor his ‘problemsolving skill’and creative approachin work. He is also
the winner of Robert MathewAward.

8. ACHYUT KANVINDE
• A P Kanvinde is a quite known name in
the list of contemporaryarchitects. He
waschosen to be sent to the prestigious
Harvard Universityby Indian
Government. Thoughhe is having many
credits under his account, the IIT Kanpur
design will always remain one of histop
achievements.