Achyut Kanvinde –  ākār is a monograph on the life and works of Achyut Kanvinde, one of the pioneers of Modern Architecture in India with a professional career spanning five decades. Of the large number of projects designed under the aegis of Kanvinde Rai and Chowdhury, this book deals with 45 selected works, which the authors felt best represent the firms œuvre. A compilation of unrealised projects, research studies, competitions, working drawings, and an exhaustive chronology form part of the monograph.

© Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive

Contents

  • Foreword by Balkrishna V. Doshi
  • Preface
  • Formative Years According to Kanvinde
  • Achyut Kanvinde and His Times by Ashok B. Lall

1950-1960

  1. Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association, Ahmedabad
  2. Azad Bhavan, New Delhi 
  3. Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
  4. Yunus Dehlvi Residence, New Delhi

1960-1970

  • Achyut Kanvinde, A Silent Modernist by Miki Desai
  1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (Phase I)
  2. Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India Centre, New Delhi
  3. Gandhi Memorial Hall, New Delhi
  4. St. Xavier’s School, New Delhi
  5. Balkrishna Harivallabhdas Residence, Ahmedabad 
  6. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad
  7. Akar – Kanvinde Residence, New Delhi 
  8. National Dairy Development Board Campus, Anand 
  9. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru 

1970-1980

  • Architectural Education – An Observation 
  • Quest for Quality Architecture and Urbanisation 
  • Effect of Visual Art on Architecture by Achyut Kanvinde 
  • My Journey by Morad A. Chowdhury 
  1. Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana 
  2. Ashoka Estate, New Delhi 
  3. Hotel Broadway, Srinagar 
  4. Hindon River Mills, Dasna
  5. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri 
  6. Jaykrishna Harivallabhdas Residence & Mrugesh Jaykrishna Residence, Ahmedabad 
  7. Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai 
  8. National Dairy Development Board Office, New Delhi
  9. St. Michael’s Church and Primary School, New Delhi 

1980-1990

  • Achyut Kanvinde and Modernism in India Narendra Dengle 
  1. National Institute of Bank Management, Pune 
  2. Institute of Rural Management, Anand 
  3. High Court and Legislative Assembly, Srinagar 
  4. Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Stadium, Srinagar 
  5. Rajesh Jaykrishna Residence, Ahmedabad 
  6. Ati Rudra Yagnashala, Ma Anandamayi Ashram, Kankhal 
  7. Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie 
  8. National Insurance Academy, Pune 
  9. National Science Centre, New Delhi 
  10. Cooperation Office, Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi 
  11. Dronagiri Node – Master Plan, Navi Mumbai 

1990-2002

  • In His Own Words - Achyut Kanvinde 
  1. Sindhudurg District Headquarters, Oros 
  2. Sub-Central Business District, Shahdara 
  3. Anandalaya School, Anand 
  4. CIDCO Comercial Complex, Navi Mumbai 
  5. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, New Delhi 
  6. Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Temple and Vedic Culture Centre, New Delhi 
  7. National Book Trust, New Delhi 
  8. Ikeda Friendship Centre, Manesar 
  9. Banas Dairy, Palanpur 
  10. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (Phase II) 
  11. Sree Sree 108 Karunamoyee Kalimata Mandir, Kolkata 

1950-2002

  • Anecdotes
  • Achyut Kanvinde 
  • Anveshan – The Quest Sanjay Kanvinde 
  • Postscript Sunita Kanvinde 
  1. Competitions and Unrealised Projects 
  2. Drawings and Details 
  • Chronology 
  • Biography 
  • Bibliography 
  • Partner Profile 
pp 22-23, "Formative Years"
pp 22-23, "Formative Years": 1 1st year: Arch Detail, History of Architecture;  2 2nd year: Measured drawing of a Tell’s house;  3 3rd year: Measured and restored drawing of the Siddhanath Temple at Mandhata;  4 Final year thesis: Design for a Hindu temple © Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive
pp 48-49, "1950-1960, Azad Bhavan, New Delhi"
pp 48-49, "1950-1960, Azad Bhavan, New Delhi": 1 Entrance canopy; 2 Entrance roof under construction. Facing page View of the west facade – jali screen wall, stylised chala roof for canopy and chajja. © Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive
pp. 74-74, "1960-1970, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (Phase I), Lecture Hall Complex"
pp. 74-74, "1960-1970, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (Phase I), Lecture Hall Complex": 1 Model showing the rhythm of the modules and folded-plate large-span roofs; 2 View of the lecture halls, connected to the walkway system;  3 The stilted ground floor, left free for student interaction; 4 The elevated walkway system connecting the lecture halls. © Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive
pp 110-11, "1960–1970, Akar – Kanvinde Residence, New Delhi"
pp 110-11, "1960–1970, Akar – Kanvinde Residence, New Delhi" © Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive
pp 146-47, "1970-1980, Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana"
pp 146-47, "1970-1980, Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana": 1 The Administration Block 2 A view of the Powder Plant. © Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive
pp 228-29 "1980-90, High Court and Legislative Assembly, Srinagar" - Legislative Assembly
pp 228-29 "1980-90, High Court and Legislative Assembly, Srinagar" - Legislative Assembly: 1 Model showing the stepped form of the Assembly, Council Hall, and High Court fronting onto a public plaza with a water body;  2 Cutaway model of the Assembly. © Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive
pp 266-67 "1980–1990, National Science Centre, New Delhi"
pp 266-67 "1980–1990, National Science Centre, New Delhi": 1 Large, column-free spaces with a waffle slab construction, allowing flexibility in its use; 2, 3 A view of the interior showing the escalator rising through the central atrium. © Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive
pp. xxx-xx "1990-2002, Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Temple and Vedic Culture Centre, New Delhi"
pp. xxx-xx "1990-2002, Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Temple and Vedic Culture Centre, New Delhi": Studies for shikhara and kalasha. Transparent concrete facade of shikhara characterised by oriel and arched openings framed in red sandstone and white marble.
pp xxx-xx "1950–2002, Tantra Museum and DCM Mandarin Hotel"
pp xxx-xx "1950–2002, Tantra Museum and DCM Mandarin Hotel" © Kanvinde Rai & Chowdhury Archive
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