| #3379291 in Books | 2005-12-17 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 10.00 x7.25 x.50l,1.14 | File type: PDF | 240 pages||||'[An] intelligent, well-organized, and well-illustrated investigation.' – The Architectural |'I was immediately captivated ... a beautifully written book ... and some fine illustrations.'&nbs
This book examines how a historic and so-called 'traditional' city quietly evolved into one that was modern in its own terms; in form, use and meaning. Through a focused study of Delhi, the author challenges prevalent assumptions in architecture and urbanism to identify an interpretation of modernism that goes beyond conventional understanding.
Part one reflects on transformations and discontinuities in built form and spatial culture and questions accepted not...
You easily download any file type for your device.Indigenous Modernities: Negotiating Architecture and Urbanism (Architext) | Jyoti Hosagrahar.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.