Author : S M Akhtar
Publisher : https://copalpublishing.com
ISBN 13 : 9383419350
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (834 download)
Book Synopsis Habib Rahman by : S M Akhtar
Download or read book Habib Rahman written by S M Akhtar and published by https://copalpublishing.com. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Habib Rahman, one of the visionaries who laid the foundations of the architectural vocabulary of independent India by playing a pivotal role in shaping the modern architecture of Delhi. This book describes Habib Rahman as an inscriber of the transition of India from a newly independent state to a strong republic, reflected through his architectural practice. It further describes Habib as an engineer, architect and a musician, a fusion of which is evinced in the unique purity clarity and vibrancy of his architectural pursuit. It provides a blueprint of projects conceived by Habib in detail, supported by rare photographs and plans showing the evolution of his design vocabulary from Gandhi Ghat to the Delhi Zoological Park. This book on Padma Bhushan Habib Rahman is an important contribution to the history of modern architecture in India.