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Villa Shodhan (or Shodhan House) is a modernist villa located in Ahmedabad, India. Designed by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier, it was built between 1951 and 1956. [1] [2] Building on his previous projects whilst integrating the traditional features of Ahmedabad design, the villa symbolizes Le Corbusier's domestic architecture. [3]
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of Indian history.
Goan Hindu houses. The Goan Hindu Architectural style is different from the Portuguese-influenced style. Hindu houses have little colonial influence. Most of the big houses have a courtyard called as Rajangan in Konkani where a Tulasi Vrindavan is seen. A special place called a Soppo is often used for relaxing.
Indian architecture is rooted in the history, culture, and religion of India. Among several architectural styles and traditions, the best-known include the many varieties of Hindu temple architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture, especially Rajput architecture, Mughal architecture, South Indian architecture, and Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Antilia (building) / 18.9681; 72.8095. Antilia is the residence of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family. [3] It is located on Billionaires' Row in Mumbai, India. [4] Built from 2006 to 2010 at a cost of nearly USD 2 billion, [2] [5] [6] it was valued at USD 4.6 billion in 2023. [7] It is one of the most expensive house or residence in India.
Jinnah House, also known as the South Court, [ 1] is an unoccupied house in Malabar Hill, a premium neighbourhood of the city of Mumbai in India associated with Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder and first governor-general of Pakistan. [ 2] It was built by Jinnah and remained his main residence for 10 years until he left in 1946 for Karachi.
architecturaldigest.com. ISSN. 0003-8520. Architectural Digest (stylized in all caps) is an American monthly magazine founded in 1920. [ 2] Its principal subjects are interior design and landscaping, rather than pure external architecture.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan ( pronunciation ⓘ, ISO: Rāṣṭrapati Bhavana; lit.'. Presidential Palace '; formerly Viceroy's House (1931–1947) and Government House (1947–1950)) is the official residence of the President of India at the western end of Rajpath, Raisina Hill in New Delhi. It was formerly known as Viceroy's House and constructed ...