Raj Rewal

Raj Rewal
Born (1934-11-24) 24 November 1934 (age 89)
Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationArchitect
BuildingsHall of Nations, Asiad Village, Parliament Library, State Trading Corporation Building, New Delhi

Raj Rewal (born 24 November 1934[1][2]) is a leading Indian architect.[3]

Education

Rewal lived in Delhi and Shimla from 1934–1951. He attended Harcourt Butler higher secondary school. Between 1951-1954 he attended the Delhi School of Architecture in New Delhi. After completing a degree in architecture in New Delhi, he moved to London in 1955 where he lived until 1961. He attended the Architectural Association School of Architecture for one year and the Brixton School of Building, London from 1956-60.[4] GD Goenka University also honour architect Raj Rewal with an honorary doctorate at a special convocation organised by University in India Habitat Centre.

Career

Raj Rewal worked at Michel Ecochard's office in Paris before starting his practice in New Delhi in 1962. Between 1963-72, he taught at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi.[4] He opened a second office at Tehran, Iran in 1974. Among his better known projects are the Hall of Nations (Hall 6) at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre,[5] demolished in April 2017,[6] Asiad Village Complex, National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi; the Parliament Library in New Delhi and NCBS (National Centre for Biological Sciences) campus at Bangalore.[7][8] In 1986, he became the curator of the exhibition "Traditional Architecture in India" for the Government of India organised festival of India in Paris. He also designed an architectural college (SIUPA) in Rohtak and is head of members in academic council. In 2018 his drawings and models were added to the New York Museum of Modern Art permanent collection, making him the first Indian architect represented.[2]

Awards

  • Gold Medal 1989 by the Indian Institute of Architects.
  • Robert Mathew Award 1989 by the Commonwealth Association of Architects.
  • Mexican Association of Architects award in 1993 for regional values.
  • Architect of the Year 1994 Award by J.K. Trust for the design of World Bank Resident Mission building in New Delhi.
  • Great Master's Award 1995 by J.K. Trust for lifetime contribution to Modern Architecture in the post independence era in India.
  • Lifetime achievement award 2001 by the Institution of Engineers (India).
  • IBC award 2002 by the Indian Building Congress for Excellence in Built Environment for Parliament Library building, New Delhi.
  • Golden Architect Award 2003 by A+D and Spectrum Foundation
  • Chevalier des Arts des Lettres award, 2005 by the French Government
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour[9]
  • John Michael Kohler Life Time Achievement Award[10]

Projects

Hall of Nations, Pragati Maidan
Parliament Library[11]
  • Parliament Library at Sansad Bhawan, New Delhi
  • Rewal House, New Delhi
  • Sahu Jain Pavilion, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
  • Sheikh Sarai Housing, New Delhi
  • Sham Lal House, New Delhi
  • Standing Conference of Public Enterprises Office Complex, New Delhi
  • State Trading Corporation building, New Delhi
  • Television Centre (Doordarshan Bhawan), New Delhi
  • Visual Arts Institutional Campus, Rohtak
  • World Bank Regional Mission, New Delhi[12]

Books

  • Raj Rewal by Brain Brace Taylor
  • Raj Rewal Selected Architecture Work
  • Library for the Indian Parliament]
  • Raj Rewal: Innovative Architecture and Tradition
  • Talking Architecture: Raj Rewal in Conversation with Ramin Jahanbegloo
  • Raj Rewal : Architecture climatiqu

See also

References

  1. ^ Weiler, Katharina. "Essential Architectural Values: A Conversation with the Architect Raj Rewal". Authenticity in Architectural Heritage Conservation. pp. 311–320.
  2. ^ a b Kumar, Tanuj (6 May 2018). "The difficulty of being Raj Rewal". mint. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  3. ^ "ArchitectureWeek - Design - Parliament Library, New Delhi - 2003.1022". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  4. ^ a b JK, Benzu (29 October 2011). "Raj Rewal | Revolutionary Architect of India".
  5. ^ "Raj Rewal Experience". Archived from the original on 11 June 2013.
  6. ^ Suneet Zishan Langar. The Demolition of Delhi's Hall of Nations Reveals India's Broken Attitude to Architectural Heritage. ArchDaily, 23 June 2017
  7. ^ "Better Known Projects".
  8. ^ "History". NCBS. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  9. ^ "Raj Rewal receives Legion of honor". 22 March 2016.
  10. ^ "Kohler honours top Indian architects; Raj Rewal feted with Lifetime Achievement Award" – via The Economic Times.
  11. ^ "Parliament Library Building by Raj Rewal Associates - New Delhi". ebuild.in.
  12. ^ "Projects By Raj Rewal Associates". ebuild.in.

Read other articles:

Asep Hendradiana Kepala Pusat Kedokteran dan Kesehatan PolriPetahanaMulai menjabat 13 April 2022 PendahuluRusdiantoPenggantiPetahanaKepala Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Tingkat I Raden Said SukantoMasa jabatan1 Mei 2020 – 13 April 2022 PendahuluRusdiantoPenggantiHariyanto Informasi pribadiLahir22 Oktober 1968 (umur 55)Cianjur, Jawa BaratAlma materUniversitas PadjadjaranSepa Milsuk (1993)PekerjaanPolisiKarier militerPihak IndonesiaDinas/cabang Kepolisian Negara Republik Indones…

Kalatea Calathea zebrina Klasifikasi ilmiah Kerajaan: Plantae Divisi: Angiospermae Kelas: Monokotil Subkelas: Commelinidae Ordo: Zingiberales Famili: Marantaceae Genus: CalatheaG.Mey. Spesies Lihat teks Kalatea[1] merupakan sekelompok tumbuhan berbunga dalam famili Marantaceae yang membentuk genus Calathea. Sebanyak 200 spesiesnya sekarang dipindahkan ke dalam genus Goeppertia.[2] Genus ini berisi sekitar 60 spesies tumbuhan yang berasal dari Amerika tropis. Banyak spesiesnya yan…

Charity Shield FA 1950TurnamenCharity Shield FA England World Cup XI FA Canadian Touring Team 4 2 Tanggal20 September 1950StadionStamford Bridge, London← 1949 1951 → Charity Shield FA 1950 adalah pertandingan sepak bola antara England World Cup XI dan FA Canadian Touring Team yang diselenggarakan pada 20 September 1950 di Stamford Bridge, London. Pertandingan ini merupakan pertandingan ke-28 dari penyelenggaraan Charity Shield FA. Pertandingan ini dimenangkan oleh England World Cup X…

This is an incomplete list that refers to those who were not from the Ottoman Empire, but later served the country. This may be militarily, as a diplomat, a spy, or any other way. Foreigners employed by the Sublime Porte, often renegades and refugees, were diverse in their ethnic origins, generally hailing from aristocratic families. Typically high-ranking individuals in Ottoman society, they were regarded as invaluable by the Sultan, and were therefore generously rewarded for their services. …

José Francisco Calí TzayJosé Francisco Calí Tzay (2023)Lahir(1961-09-27)27 September 1961Técpan, GuatemalaPekerjaanPengacara, pakar hak asasi manusia dan diplomatSitus webhttps://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/sr-indigenous-peoples José Francisco Calí Tzay (lahir 27 September 1961) [1] adalah seorang pengacara dan diplomat Guatemala . Ia menduduki jabatan Pelapor Khusus Dewan HAM PBB untuk Hak Masyarakat Adat pada 2020, setelah masa jabatan pendahulunya, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz…

Kudeta Mali 2020Tentara Mali dan orang-orang bersorak di Bamako selama kudetaTanggal18 Agustus 2020LokasiMaliHasil Mundurnya Presiden Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, dan Perdana Menteri Boubou Cissé, beserta seluruh kabinet Mali ditangguhkan keanggotaannya di Uni Afrika Mahmoud Dicko keluar dari politik Assimi Goita diangkat sebagai Kepala Negara yang baruPihak terlibat Pemerintah Mali Bantuan diplomatik:  Uni Eropa  Uni Afrika  Perancis  Amerika Serikat  Rusia  Tiongkok …

La Bakry La Bakry (lahir 7 Mei 1966) adalah seorang politisi Indonesia kelahiran Buton yang menjabat sebagai Bupati Buton. Ia lahir dari pasangan La Roni dan Naiwui. Ia menikahi Delya Montolalu dan dikaruniai 3 anak. ia menempuh pendidikan di Ambon (Kelas 1 dan 2 SD) kemudian di SDN 2 Pasarwajo (mulai Kelas 3 dan lulus tahun 1977). Ia meneruskan pendidikan di SMAN 3 Ambon dan kemudian di Akademi Pemerintah Dalam Negeri (APDN) di Ambon. Ia mula-mula bekerja sebagai Pelaksana Harian Mantri Polisi …

This is a list of bolete species found in North America. Genera: Aureoboletus • Austroboletus • Baorangia • Boletinellus  • Boletellus • Boletus • Butyriboletus • Caloboletus • Chalciporus • Cyanoboletus • Exsudoporus • Fistulinella • Fuscoboletinus • Gastroboletus • Gastroleccinum • Gastrosuillus • Gyrodon • Gyroporus • Heimioporus • Hemileccinum • Hortibol…

Kuskus coklat Status konservasi Risiko Rendah (IUCN 3.1)[1] Klasifikasi ilmiah Kerajaan: Animalia Filum: Chordata Kelas: Mammalia Ordo: Diprotodontia Famili: Phalangeridae Genus: Phalanger Spesies: P. orientalis Nama binomial Phalanger orientalis(Pallas, 1766) Sebaran kuskus coklat Kuskus coklat atau kuskus timur atau kuskus kelabu atau kuskus putih (Phalanger orientalis) adalah spesies marsupial dari famili Phalangeridae.[2][3][4][5] Kuskus cokl…

Penganut agama di dunia pada 2020[1] Agama Persentase Kristen    31,11% Islam    22,90% Tidak terafiliasi    15,58% Hindu    15,16% Buddha    6,62% Agama lokal    5,61% Lainnya    2,79% Berikut ini adalah demografi jumlah penganut agama di dunia, berdasarkan benua, negara dan kawasan tertentu. Daftar ini tidak memuat jumlah denominasi agama (seperti Kristen Katolik, Islam Sunni, Kristen Protestan, Islam Syiah, Kristen Ortodoks, Islam Ahmad…

British monthly magazine The SkinnyCategoriesMusic, arts, culture, listingsFrequencyMonthlyCirculation32,191 (ABC, 31 December 2014)[1]PublisherRadge Media C.I.C.[2]First issueMay 2005CountryScotlandWebsitetheskinny.co.uk The Skinny is a monthly free magazine distributed in venues throughout the cities of Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland.[3] Founded in 2005, the magazine features interviews and articles on music, art, film, comedy and other aspects of culture acr…

Не следует путать с функцией распределения простых чисел. Первая тысяча значений φ ( n ) {\displaystyle \varphi (n)} Фу́нкция Э́йлера φ ( n ) {\displaystyle \varphi (n)}  — мультипликативная арифметическая функция, значение которой равно количеству натуральных чисел, меньших либо равных n {\di…

قرية بيلهام     الإحداثيات 40°54′38″N 73°48′27″W / 40.9106°N 73.8075°W / 40.9106; -73.8075  [1] تقسيم إداري  البلد الولايات المتحدة[2]  التقسيم الأعلى مقاطعة ويستتشستر  خصائص جغرافية  المساحة 2.159461 كيلومتر مربع2.159462 كيلومتر مربع (1 أبريل 2010)  ارتفاع 22 متر،  و…

Si ce bandeau n'est plus pertinent, retirez-le. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus. Cet article ne cite pas suffisamment ses sources (juin 2017). Si vous disposez d'ouvrages ou d'articles de référence ou si vous connaissez des sites web de qualité traitant du thème abordé ici, merci de compléter l'article en donnant les références utiles à sa vérifiabilité et en les liant à la section « Notes et références » En pratique : Quelles sources sont attendues ? Comment …

Conway knotBraid no.3[1]Hyperbolic volume11.2191Conway notation.−(3,2).2[2]Thistlethwaite11n34Otherhyperbolic, prime, slice (topological only), chiral Conway knot emblem on a closed gate at Isaac Newton Institute. Conway knot Prime knot named for John Horton Conway In mathematics, in particular in knot theory, the Conway knot (or Conway's knot) is a particular knot with 11 crossings, named after John Horton Conway.[1] It is related by mutation to the Kinoshi…

Acacia trees near Kanchanaburi The following is a list of ecoregions in Thailand. Terrestrial ecoregions Thailand is in the Indomalayan realm. Ecoregions are listed by biome.[1] Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests Cardamom Mountains rain forests Chao Phraya freshwater swamp forests Chao Phraya lowland moist deciduous forests Kayah-Karen montane rain forests Luang Prabang montane rain forests Northern Thailand-Laos moist deciduous forests Northern Indochina subtropical forest…

Iranian satellite expendable launch vehicle QasedFunctionSmall-lift space launch vehicleManufacturerIslamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsCountry of originIranSizeStages3[1]Capacity Payload to LEO (500 km)Mass10 ~ 50 kg Associated rocketsFamilyDeveloped into Qaem 100Launch historyStatusActiveLaunch sitesShahroud space centerTotal launches3Success(es)3Failure(s)0First flight22 April 2020Last flight27 September 2023First stageDiameter1.25 m [2]Powered byGhadrMaximum thrust~ 30,000 kilog…

Species of carnivore House marten redirects here. For the bird, see Common house martin. Beech marten Conservation status Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1] Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Mustelidae Genus: Martes Species: M. foina Binomial name Martes foina(Erxleben, 1777) Beech marten range The beech marten (Martes foina), also known as the stone marten, house marten or white breasted marten, is…

Software used to access websites A web browser (Safari) displaying a web page A web browser is an application for accessing websites. When a user requests a web page from a particular website, the browser retrieves its files from a web server and then displays the page on the user's screen. Browsers are used on a range of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. In 2020, an estimated 4.9 billion people have used a browser.[1] The most-used browser is Google Chrome,…

Group of track and field events Not to be confused with hurling. This article is about the track and field event. For the equestrian form, see Hurdling (horse race). Leon Okafor of Austria runs a hurdle at a 2018 event in Linz. Hurdling is the act of jumping over an obstacle at a high speed or in a sprint.[1] In the early 19th century, hurdlers ran at and jumped over each hurdle (sometimes known as 'burgles'), landing on both feet and checking their forward motion. Today, the dominant st…

Kembali kehalaman sebelumnya