The Building of a Modern India
How India forged a modern identity with its architects staying true to the country's ethos and values of an ancient civilisation
Curated By: Madhu Kapparath, Jasodhara Banerjee
Golconde
Puducherry
The dormitory was built by devotees of the ashram, some of whom also donated brass utensils, which were then melted and recast as fixtures. Nakashima, who was highly influenced by the teachings of Aurobindo Ghosh and Mirra Alfassa, selected material like black granite for the floors, which complement the texture and colour of the teak and concrete.
Puducherry
The dormitory was built by devotees of the ashram, some of whom also donated brass utensils, which were then melted and recast as fixtures. Nakashima, who was highly influenced by the teachings of Aurobindo Ghosh and Mirra Alfassa, selected material like black granite for the floors, which complement the texture and colour of the teak and concrete.
