Asian Games Village
The Asian Games Village is a housing complex for athletes and officials that was built for the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi. It consists of 500 housing units of different sizes and types, arranged around courtyards and gardens. The design was inspired by the traditional urban patterns of Jaipur and Jaisalmer, creating a sense of community and identity. The housing units are made of concrete blocks, exposed brickwork, terracotta tiles, and timber screens. The Asian Games Village is considered a landmark of modern Indian architecture and urbanism.
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French Embassy Staff Quarters
The French Embassy Staff Quarters is a housing project for the staff of the French Embassy in New Delhi. It consists of 25 apartments of different sizes, grouped around a central courtyard and a swimming pool. The design incorporates elements of French and Indian architecture, such as pitched roofs, balconies, verandas, and jalis. The apartments have large windows and doors that open onto the courtyards and terraces, creating a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The materials used are concrete, plaster, terracotta tiles, and rough granite stones.
To download a PDF file about the French Embassy Staff Quarters, click [here].
CIDCO Low-cost Housing
The CIDCO Low-cost Housing is a housing project for low-income people in New Mumbai. It was commissioned by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) of Maharashtra state. It consists of 1000 housing units of one to three rooms, with basic sanitary facilities and water tanks. The design aims to create a high-density but high-quality living environment, reminiscent of a naturally developed village. The housing units are made of concrete cavity blocks, exposed plasterwork, hand-made terracotta tiles, and locally available rough granite stones.
To download a PDF file about the CIDCO Low-cost Housing, click [here].
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