Chandigarh-the city beautiful

THE PRESENTATION..The inception of ChandigarhThe team of planners and architectsThe planning of the cityThe components of the city

Chandigarh-the making of a modern city

The trauma of the partition.

"At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the newIndia discovers herself again." - Jawaharlal Nehru (on Indian Independence Day, 1947) And the ecstasy of freedom..

The inspiration for the cityLet this be a new town, symbolic of the freedom of India, unfettered by the traditions of the past.. an expression of the nations faith in the future.. Jawaharlal Nehru

The dream of two visionariesI have welcomed very greatly one experiment in India:Chandigarh. Many people argue about it; some like it some dislike it. It is the biggest example in India of experimental architecture. It hits you on the head and makes you think.Jawaharlal Nehru. Speech, 17 Mar 1959

Selection of site-1948 Key attributesCentral location in the state, Proximity to the national capital , Availability of sufficient water supply, Fertile soil, Gradient of land for natural drainage, Beautiful site with panorama of hills as backdrop, Moderate climate.

A team of architects led by Le Corbusier in 1951.

The Planner

Understanding Chandigarh

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Garden City Vertical and high rise buildings were ruled out,

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BASIC FUNCTIONSLiving,Working,Circulation AndCare Of The Body And Spirit

BASIC FUNCTIONSLiving,

Working,

Circulation And

Care Of The Body And Spirit

Living- the Sector

The Sector

The housing

Living

BASIC FUNCTIONSLiving,

Working,

Circulation And

Care Of The Body And Spirit

Working- the commercial areas

Working- the commercial areasThe heart of the city.

BASIC FUNCTIONSLiving,

Working,

Circulation

Care Of The Body And Spirit

Circulation

Circulation

V -1 - Fast roads connectingChandigarhto other towns;V-2 -arterial roads.V-3 --Fast vehicular roads;V -4 -Meandering shopping streets;V -5 -Sector circulation roads;V -6 -Access roads to houses;V -7 -footpaths and cycle tracksBuses will ply only on V-I, V-2, V-3 and V-4 roads. A wall shall seal the V-3 roads from the sectors.

BASIC FUNCTIONSLiving,

Working,

Circulation And

Care Of The Body And Spirit

DOCOMOMO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SEOUL 2014 CHANDIGARH- ADAPTING TO THE LEGACY OF MODERNITY

The use of an urban space meant for peace and relaxation to host high fervor festivals is modelled on the Indian concept of a Mela.

The Sukhna lake

Corbusiers Sukhna lake- an oasis of tranquilityAnd ..A hub of activity

The Capitol ComplexThe Assembly, the High Court and the Secretariat buildings celebrating the three pillars of democracy- the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive respectively are skilfully and holistically integrated through the vast pedestrian plaza

THE CAPITOL COMPLEX, CHANDIGARH. MANAGEMENT PLANThe Capitol Complex

THE CAPITOL COMPLEX, CHANDIGARH. MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Site Layout

The Capitol Complex-its strategic location..

The High Court building

The Assembly building

The Secretariat building

The monuments

The creation of an architectural marvel

To summaries..

Chandigarh is a unique city in India and the entire world.it is our honor and duty to preserve it.