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One of India’s leading architects, Raj Rewal is recognized internationally for buildings that respond with sensitivity to the complex demands of rapid urbanization, climate, and culture. With creations like the Parliament Library Building in New Delhi, the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon, and the Indian Embassy in Beijing, Rewal continues to capture the imagination of those interested in the ‘art of architecture’.
Based on a series of interviews of Raj Rewal by Iranian philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo, Talking Architecture is a journey into the mind and art of the acclaimed architect. The book flows effortlessly as Rewal talks about the aesthetic foundations of Indian architecture, globalization and ethics of architecture, the spiritualizing of architecture, and the place of Asian architecture in a globalized world. Addressing finer points like ‘rasa’ in architecture, the book also dwells on his views on secular architecture and the input of heritage. The large number of photographs, drawings, and architectural sketches help illustrate Rewal’s ideas and creations, some of which have revolutionized the way we think about architecture today.
ISBN - 9780198065203
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