Housing and Urbanization: Building Solutions for People and Cities

by Charles Correa

Architect, planner, activist, and theoretician, Charles Correa has captured the world's attention with his buildings and humanitarian approach to architecture. Ever since his apprenticeship with Louis Kahn, Correa has adapted the language of modern architecture to create pleasing, habitable buildings for people in cities and countries around the developing world. Correa is regarded internationally as an expert on housing in developing countries. Documenting over forty years of his work in a vital but often neglected area, this book brings together his most significant projects in detail. With over 450 newly commissioned plans and duotone photographs, this timely publication addresses the perennial issue of habitation, one of architecture's most pressing concerns. As the seemingly irreversible pull of world metropolises swells inner-city life almost to breaking point, Correa offers concrete solutions. Eschewing style in favor of content, rejecting ornamentation in favor of livable space, Charles Correa has forged an architecture that offers lessons to both students and practicing architects.

Genres: Architecture

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

About the author

Charles Mark Correa (1 September 1930 – 16 June 2015) was an Indian architect, urban planner and activist. Credited for the creation of modern architecture in post-Independent India, he was celebrated for his sensitivity to the needs of the urban poor and for his use of traditional methods and materials.

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

Reviews

[Sriraam · Rating 5 out of 5]

A complete document on all the housing and urban design projects done by the Architect Charles Correa explained in his own words arranged chronologically showing the evolotion of his design concepts.

It is an excellent and authentic portfolio of Charles Correa with beautifully composed illustrations, drawings, sketches and photographs.

[Mohsin]

I WANT PRACTICE TO DRAW ITS PLAN