“The sloping sides of Palika Kendra appear as though emerging from the ground, like tectonic p
“The sloping sides of Palika Kendra appear as though emerging from the ground, like tectonic plates forced from the earth’s mantle by tremendous force. Within the building sits the New Delhi Municipal Council, which originated from the Imperial Delhi Committee – formed to oversee the construction of Delhi as the new capital of India. The Palika Kendra Building is an expression of power, will, and strength, representing the urgency of Prime Minister Nehru’s desire to challenge received wisdom and entrenched design practice in order to forge a new vision of India.” Completed in 1984 and designed by Kuldip Singh, who sadly passed away earlier this month due to COVID. -- source link
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