Waquar Habib
In 2007, Klaus-Peter Gast released a book entitled "Modern Traditions: Contemporary Architecture in India" with some of the most modern and unique Indian architecture. Explore the author's list of buildings that make modern India.
The library is a perfect blend of traditional Indian motifs and the modern.
These 32 luxury apartments, situated southwest of downtown in an upscale suburban setting, blend the elegance of high-society living with a nod to the site's historical vernacular architecture.
The selected materials include concrete cavity blocks, exposed plasterwork, hand-made terracotta tiles, and local rough granite stones which ensured durability in the challenging monsoon. Amenities were free.
Designed by Klaus-Peter Gast, the Leslie Pallath House is in Cochin, Kerala and a brilliant example of classical modern architecture.
Mehrotra expressively articulates the topographical situation of the area through material and texture of the architecture making it part of the building.
Designed by German-Swiss architect Karl Damschen, the hotel consists of three interconnected buildings surrounding a central courtyard.
The building's courtyard layout enhances natural ventilation and daylighting, reducing energy consumption. Notable features include a green roof, rainwater harvesting, solar panels, and LEED Platinum certification.