Charles Correa falls among the most influential contemporary architects of all time. He designed some of the renowned buildings in India and abroad. His work and ideas significantly shaped the course of post-independence Architecture in India. They embody a deep understanding of climate, society and culture.
He was noted for his sensitivity to the needs of the urban poor and for his use of traditional methods and materials.
Awarded the Padma Shri in 1972, and second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan in 2006. He was also awarded the 1984 Royal Gold Medal for architecture, by the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Aga Khan Award for architecture in 1988.
Correa designed landmarks like Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya Ahmedabad, the Handloom Pavilion in Delhi, Bharat Bhavan and Vidhan Bhavan in Madhya Pradesh, Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, the Permanent Mission of India at the U.N., New York, Kala Academy in Goa.
He was the chief architect of Navi Mumbai, the satellite suburb of Mumbai.
For designing the Gandhi memorial in the Western state of Gujarat when he was just 28, he came to be known for his “open-to-sky” concept represented in the majority of his designs.
Despite his illness, he completed three notable buildings abroad- the Ismaili Centre in Toronto, the Brain Science Center at MIT, Boston and the Champalimaud Centre in Lisbon.
He was noted for his sensitivity to the needs of the urban poor and for his use of traditional methods and materials.
Awarded the Padma Shri in 1972, and second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan in 2006. He was also awarded the 1984 Royal Gold Medal for architecture, by the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Aga Khan Award for architecture in 1988.
Correa designed landmarks like Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya Ahmedabad, the Handloom Pavilion in Delhi, Bharat Bhavan and Vidhan Bhavan in Madhya Pradesh, Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, the Permanent Mission of India at the U.N., New York, Kala Academy in Goa.
He was the chief architect of Navi Mumbai, the satellite suburb of Mumbai.
For designing the Gandhi memorial in the Western state of Gujarat when he was just 28, he came to be known for his “open-to-sky” concept represented in the majority of his designs.
Despite his illness, he completed three notable buildings abroad- the Ismaili Centre in Toronto, the Brain Science Center at MIT, Boston and the Champalimaud Centre in Lisbon.
Some of his best works are:
Ismaili Centre, Toronto
Salvacao Church Dadar, Mumbai
Champalimaud Centre in Lisbon
Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur
IUCAA, Pune
He passed away this Tuesday night, at the age of 84.
Ismaili Centre, Toronto
Salvacao Church Dadar, Mumbai
Champalimaud Centre in Lisbon
Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur
IUCAA, Pune
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