Modern Indian Architecture & Contribution of Lourie Baker for Rajasthan PSC
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Modern Indian Architecture
Two styles
Indo-gothic
Neo-roman
Iberian Style and Gothic Style
Iberian Style and Gothic Style
Iberian Style and Gothic Style
Iberian Style and Gothic Style
Indo Gothic Style
Image of Indo Gothic Style
Image of Indo Gothic Style
Florished in 19thcentury until 1911.
Hybrid style having Mughal,hindu and western influence
Also known as Indo saracenic style.
Features
Elaborate and large constructions
Advance british structural engineering standards hence fine use of steel,iron and poured concrete
Thinner walls
Pointed arches
Large windows
Church-crucified ground plan
St.poule’s cathredal,Kolkata
Victoria memorial,Kolkata
Gateway of india
Laxmivilas palace
Neo Roman Style
Image of Neo Roman Style
Image of Neo Roman Style
Started by Edwin lutyen and Edward baker
Features
Hybrid structure
Conjusted style
Modernity,simplicity and utility was compromised
Upturned dome
Examples,parlament building,rashtrapati bhawan
Contribution of Lourie Baker
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Image of Contribution of Lourie Baker
Architect of poor.
He was a pioneer of sustainable architecture as well as organic architecture.
Merged building with environment.
Ventilation and thermal comfort arrangement
Used loacally available material.
Introduced pillar slab construction method reduce the consumption of steel and cement.
Revolutionize the mass housing in kerala.