Charles Correa (Book order)

Charles Correa Book order

Charles Mark Correa was an Indian architect, urban planner, and activist, celebrated as the creator of modern architecture in post-Independent India. He was recognized for his sensitivity to the needs of the urban poor and his innovative use of traditional methods and materials. His work consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of urban dynamics and a commitment to designing spaces that were both functional and deeply connected to their cultural context. Correa's architectural philosophy prioritized human dignity and social equity, leaving an indelible mark on the built environment and urban development.

A place in the shade

246 pages
9 hours of reading

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Charles Correa (*1930 in Secunderabad) has played an instrumental role in the shaping of postcolonial architecture in India. He has also been a pioneer in addressing crucial issues of housing and urbanization in the Third World, including the proliferation of squatters. This anthology assembles a selection of essays and lectures whose subjects range from the metaphysical to the decidedly pragmatic and deal with architecture, urban planning, landscape, and individuals such as Le Corbusier, Isambard Brunel, and Mahatma Gandhi. It also contains a reprint of his seminal book The New Landscape (1985), long out of print, on urban development in the Third World.