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Charles Correa / with an essay by Kenneth Frampton.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London: Thames & Hudson, 1996.Description: 271 pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 0500092680
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 720.92 FRA 23 12402
Summary: The book begins with an overview of Correa’s early life and education, highlighting the influences that shaped his design philosophy. It explores his iconic projects, such as the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, the Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal, and residential complexes that reflect his commitment to creating spaces that are socially and culturally relevant. Frampton emphasizes Correa's focus on urbanism and his concerns for the environment, covering how his designs often respond to the unique climate and cultural context of India. Throughout the book, Frampton includes insightful analyses of Correa’s use of local materials, architecture responsive to climate, and the integration of buildings into their surrounding landscapes. The author critically examines Correa’s theoretical writings alongside his architectural practice, revealing a multifaceted view of his contributions that make him a pivotal figure in modern architecture. In conclusion, Kenneth Frampton's "Charles Correa" serves as both a biography and a critical analysis, shedding light on the architect's lasting impact on architecture and urban design in India, emphasizing the balance he maintained between modernism and traditional Indian elements.
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Includes Correa's essay, "Blessings from the Sky," as well as a detailed chronology and bibliography of his works.

The book begins with an overview of Correa’s early life and education, highlighting the influences that shaped his design philosophy. It explores his iconic projects, such as the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, the Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal, and residential complexes that reflect his commitment to creating spaces that are socially and culturally relevant. Frampton emphasizes Correa's focus on urbanism and his concerns for the environment, covering how his designs often respond to the unique climate and cultural context of India.

Throughout the book, Frampton includes insightful analyses of Correa’s use of local materials, architecture responsive to climate, and the integration of buildings into their surrounding landscapes. The author critically examines Correa’s theoretical writings alongside his architectural practice, revealing a multifaceted view of his contributions that make him a pivotal figure in modern architecture.

In conclusion, Kenneth Frampton's "Charles Correa" serves as both a biography and a critical analysis, shedding light on the architect's lasting impact on architecture and urban design in India, emphasizing the balance he maintained between modernism and traditional Indian elements.

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