Charles Correa

Charles Correa (1 September 1930 – 16 June 2015) was an Indian architect, urban planner and activist. He is known for the creation of modern architecture in post-Independence India.An Architecture of Independence: The Making of Modern South Asia University of Pennsylvania.

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1972, and second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan in 2006, given by Government of India. He was also awarded the 1984 Royal Gold Medal for architecture, by the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Correa died at his home in Mumbai after a brief illness at the age of 84.

References

Other websites

 Charles Correa Associates  – Official web site of the Mumbai-based architect. Extensive project descriptions with photographs, biography and bibliography.
 Charles Correa – Photo Gallery at BBC Radio 3
 Charles Mark Correa Biography 
 Link to Art & Design webpage

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