NEWS | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Honours Architect B.V. Doshi by Renaming a Road in his Name
In a tribute to the late architect B.V. Doshi's contribution to the city's architecture and urbanism, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has named a road after him —"Architect Balkrishna Doshi Marg".
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In a tribute to the late architect Balkrishna V. Doshi‘s contribution to the city’s architecture and urbanism, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has taken the initiative to name a road after him. The stretch of road extending from SAL crossroads to Himalaya Mall in Thaltej ward will now be known as “Architect Balkrishna Doshi Marg”.
Mayor Pratibha Jain officiated the dedication ceremony today (March 4, 2025), marking a poignant moment for the city and the architectural community. The gesture to name a road after Doshi recognizes his immense contribution to the city’s architectural identity and his global influence. It is also particularly significant as it represents a crucial step in recognizing architecture’s vital role in shaping public spaces and cultural identity.
The location chosen for the dedicated road holds particular significance, according to Khushnu Panthaky Hoof, Doshi’s granddaughter. She highlighted the emotional resonance as the road is situated directly in front of Sangath, Doshi’s studio. Sangath served as the birthplace of his groundbreaking architectural concepts and the backdrop for countless stories that shaped his life and work.
“After his death, we always discussed ways to keep his memory alive in the city, he has given so much to—be it the kind of institutes he has built and the kind of work he has done from the city,” Khushnu Panthaky Hoof explained.
“We didn’t know what it should be to commemorate his life and contribution to the city and in the field of architecture but naming a road after him, especially as Architect Balkrishna Doshi, is a fitting tribute. His memories will be alive and the coming generation will remember and know him via this plaque.” – Khushnu Panthaky Hoof
B.V. Doshi, a Pritzker Prize and Padma Vibhushan Award (post-humous) laureate, designed Amdavad ni Gufa and the CEPT University, among numerous other renowned buildings. Recently, the Kanoria Arts Centre also paid homage to Doshi by dedicating a chowk in his memory, further solidifying his influence. But, his influence extended far beyond Ahmedabad. He honed his skills under the mentorship of renowned architects Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, becoming a pioneer of modernist architecture in India.
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