The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has withdrawn an Expression of Interest (EoI) submitted on 4 December inviting for tenders reconstruction of student dormitories on the main campus, designed by the legendary American architect Louis Kahn. The decision follows strong protests from many quarters, including architects, designers, historians, students …
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New Delhi: The proposal from the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad to tear down buildings on the heritage campus designed by famous architect Louis Kahn and replace them with new buildings has caused quite a stir. The rationale for the proposal is that the 18 student dormitories, built in …
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Written by Ritu Sharma, edited by Explained Desk | Ahmedabad | Updated: December 25, 2020 10:47:04 am The board of the Indian Institute of Administration in Ahmedabad has decided to demolish the dormitories built by the legendary American architect Louis Kahn on its campus. sparking a controversy. The restoration of …
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