United Kingdom

In the years following India’s Independence, the nation faced significant economic, social, and infrastructural challenges as it worked to rebuild and redefine itself. The legacy of colonial rule had left the country divided, its economy strained, and its social fabric frayed. Yet, the drive to forge a united and prosperous future pulsed strongly in the hearts of its people.
As the 1970s emerged, new trajectories of influence began to reshape the world order. Amidst the evolution of modernism and a growing resistance to Colonial-era social and moral structures, architects in India explored new dimensions and directions that resonated with the country’s autochthonous identity and aspirations.