Learning from Delhi

After the success of Learning from Mumbai (2013) Poiesz, Scholte and Vanderkaaij Gandhi continue their journey to unravel the lessons that can be learned from practising architecture and urban planning in India, now focusing on Delhi.

Background essays and illuminating maps prepare the ground for a series of interviews with architects, planners, and others working in the city of Delhi. Established practitioners with world­famous portfolios (including Raj Rewal) and big companies and institutions with the power to set agendas (for instance the World Bank and DLF) find a place alongside members of the latest generation (such as Ambrish Arora and Madhav Raman). Local perspectives on Delhi and its development (such as from Pradip Krishen and Mohammad Shaheer) are complemented by the take of foreigners (like Joeri Autman) on working in and on the city. Bas Losekoot makes this bundle complete with his photo essay that celebrates the visual spectacle that is Delhi.
This book will be of interest to architects, planners, architecture and planning students, for those thinking of starting an architecture or planning firm in India, as well as for anyone interested in Delhi and Delhi's built environment.
Leaming from India Series:
The Leaming from India series attempts to learn from Indian cities by uncovering the principles of architecture and urban planning that shape them. Leaming from India asks local and foreign architecture and planning professionals what the prospects and problems are of practising architecture and planning in India's major cities. What have they learned from their experiences? What can we learn from India that can be applied elsewhere? Leaming from Delhi is the second volume in the Learning from India series. Previously published in this series: Leaming from Mumbai (2013). Forthcoming titles include Leaming from Ahmedabad (2017).