Change in design approach needed, says Charles Benninger

Renowned architect Christopher Charles Benninger highlighted the importance of architectural designing in modern India and hoped that young architects would offer solutions that find takers around the world.

Police Commissioner D. Gautam Sawang and architect Christopher Charles Benninger looking at models prepared by students of School of Planning and Architecture-Vijayawada at an exhibition organised in the city on Saturday.
Police Commissioner D. Gautam Sawang and architect Christopher Charles Benninger looking at models prepared by students of School of Planning and Architecture-Vijayawada at an exhibition organised in the city on Saturday.

He addressed faculty and students of School of Planning and Architecture–Vijayawada (SPAV) after his book – Architecture for Modern India – was released by Police Commissioner D. Gautam Sawang at a program jointly organized by the SPAV and Indian Institute of Architects A.P Chapter here on Saturday.

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Mr. Benninger is Chairman of the Jury that selected Maki & Associates of Tokyo as the designers for Legislature, High Court and Secretariat buildings of A.P.