The deep, rippling changes in Indian history over the last couple of centuries is a story richly narrated in its architecture. We asked architect Shobhan Kothari of Atelier DnD to pick the most striking styles that he’d travel for across the country. Here’s what he chose:
The basilica of Bom Jesus is an example of the kind of Baroque architectural style the Portuguese used in Goa. Photo: Kaustav.piku/Wikimedia Commons (http://bit.ly/1jxQJMa)
">Intricate cornices, louvered wooden shutters and balconies are recurrent elements in Pondicherry's French quarter. Photo: © Benjamin Larderet/Demotix/Corbis
">St Andrew's Church at Dalhousie Square is a clear example of British colonial architecture. Photo: Paul Hamilton/Flickr/Creative Commons (http://bit.ly/1jxQJMa)
">One of Lutyens' iconic buildings is the India Gate in Delhi. Photo: Ravi Chahal/Flickr/Creative Commons (http://bit.ly/1jxQJMa)
">The interiors of Liberty Cinema also contain elements of art deco. Photo: © Subhash Sharma/ZUMA Press/Corbis
">The basilica of Bom Jesus is an example of the kind of Baroque architectural style the Portuguese used in Goa. Photo: Kaustav.piku/Wikimedia Commons (http://bit.ly/1jxQJMa)
">Intricate cornices, louvered wooden shutters and balconies are recurrent elements in Pondicherry's French quarter. Photo: © Benjamin Larderet/Demotix/Corbis
">St Andrew's Church at Dalhousie Square is a clear example of British colonial architecture. Photo: Paul Hamilton/Flickr/Creative Commons (http://bit.ly/1jxQJMa)
">One of Lutyens' iconic buildings is the India Gate in Delhi. Photo: Ravi Chahal/Flickr/Creative Commons (http://bit.ly/1jxQJMa)
">The interiors of Liberty Cinema also contain elements of art deco. Photo: © Subhash Sharma/ZUMA Press/Corbis
">Fabiola Monteiro was formerly a member of National Geographic Traveller India's digital team. Since then, her words have featured in The Hindu, Mint Lounge, Roads & Kingdoms, The Goya Journal, and Condé Nast Traveller India. She tweets as @thefabmonteiro and is on Instagram @fabiolamonteiro.
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