Edwin Lutyens' bust which was replaced by C. Rajagopalachari's bust in Rashtrapathi Bhavan

“Changing The Statue Does Not Change the Room”—Geethu Gangadhar on Edwin Lutyens’ Bust Removal

February 25, 2026 No Comments

The current Indian government replaced Edwin Lutyens’ bust with freedom fighter C. Rajagopalachari’s at Rashtrapati Bhavan, framing it as decolonisation. But symbolic gestures don’t dismantle colonial mindsets embedded in governance, caste, and institutions. Geethu Gangadhar raises an important question: whether this removal is a way to eradicate colonial baggage or systemic removal of history.

Ashish Ganju and A.G.K. Menon on the problem with the architecture profession

May 18, 2021 No Comments

The architectural profession has approached a crossroads in its development in India, and the direction it now chooses will determine both its effectiveness in serving society and the validity of its future existence. In this respect, the profession must take the initiative in considering the relevant
factors concerning its future options, rather than have them forced upon it through necessity or expediency. These factors have either been ignored or have only been considered in a haphazard and piecemeal manner for too long and, thus, they have had no perceptible impact on the profession to date. – Ashish Ganju, A.G.K. Menon

Central Vista Redevelopment - Rahoul Singh

Off The Cuff: Have We Lost Our Vista? – Interim Thoughts On A Work In Progress – Rahoul B. Singh

October 23, 2020 No Comments

As a nation we are about to embark on democratic India’s most symbolic project – the re-development of New Delhi’s central vista. The central vista and it’s precinct is approximately three kilometre long and stretches from Rahstrapati Bhawan on the west to India Gate on the east. The redevelopment of this tract of land and other land parcels adjoining it will cost the exchequer upwards of Rs. 20,000 crore and is being undertaken to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence in 2022. Other objectives of the project include increasing the productivity and efficiency of the government and expanding and improving the quality of public space that falls within its immediate precinct. – Rahoul B. Singh

B.Arch Thesis: Emotions of a Democracy: New Parliament House of India, New Delhi Dhruval Shah

August 22, 2019 5 Comments

The thesis on the new Parliament House at New Delhi is aimed at understanding the relationship between architecture and democracy. It is a subject which has been explored for a long time but has not got enough light because of the limited number of buildings that share this relationship.

Redevelopment of Central Vista, New Delhi, A.G.K. Menon shares his concerns

September 2, 2018 1 Comment

The Central Public Works Department of the Government of India has recently issued a Notice Inviting Bids from National/International Design and Planning Firms for Appointment of a Consultant for comprehensive Architectural and Engineering planning for the “Development/Redevelopment of Parliament Building, Common Central Secretariat and Central Vista at New Delhi”. – A.G.K. Menon

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“Changing The Statue Does Not Change the Room”—Geethu Gangadhar on Edwin Lutyens’ Bust Removal

Ashish Ganju and A.G.K. Menon on the problem with the architecture profession

Off The Cuff: Have We Lost Our Vista? – Interim Thoughts On A Work In Progress – Rahoul B. Singh

B.Arch Thesis: Emotions of a Democracy: New Parliament House of India, New Delhi Dhruval Shah

Redevelopment of Central Vista, New Delhi, A.G.K. Menon shares his concerns

The Weaponisation of Architecture in the War of Cultures | Jamini Mehta on the New Indian Parliament

Reinventing Architecture Education: B.Arch Degree allows much more than just designing buildings – B S Keshav

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