Celebrating Public Spaces of India

A first of its kind, Celebrating Public Spaces of India is a bold attempt at understanding architecture as a defining feature in the identity of space, particularly the idea of the ‘public space’ and its influence on evolving modes of urbanism in India. Through a carefully curated list of vibrant landmarks across India, this volume explores and highlights the socio-cultural-functional strength of public spaces within the urban fabric of cities. The authors identify and analyze more than fifty landmarks across the length and breadth of India; bustling bazaars, cultural hubs, historic monuments, waterfronts and religious spaces all find a place in this volume, in an attempt to understand the mechanics of these built and open structures, and their influences on urban cityscapes. Featuring evocative photographs and drawings, in addition to insightful original research, Celebrating Public Spaces of India is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand the nature of the ‘Indian urban public space’.