Chandigarh | 07.04.2019 | 10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm

The Unexplored Architecture Museum of Chandigarh

About the walk

The Chandigarh Architecture Museum is one of three buildings that lie within the Sector 10 museum complex. The Architecture Museum, also known as the City Museum, has always been a fascinating spot in Chandigarh. The building that houses the Architecture Museum was designed by architect S.D. Sharma, who had been trained directly under the guidance of Corbusier and Jeanneret. The museum is modelled on a building designed by Corbusier as an exhibition pavilion in Zurich, Switzerland. After Corbusier’s death, Sharma was entrusted with the task of designing the building for the City Museum and overseeing its creation. The Architecture Museum had to be conceptualised and designed in a way that was congruous with the adjacent Art Museum. The building is a fabulous example of modernism in architecture. The museum displays original letters and correspondence between the administrators and architects who created Chandigarh’s blueprint. Original drawings and plans of the city are displayed along with photographs of the developing city in its various stages. This walk will take you through the historical era of the Partition. Walk with us to explore the unexplored story of the beginning of Chandigarh.

This guided tour is free.

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Meeting Time
09:45 am

About the walk

The Chandigarh Architecture Museum is one of three buildings that lie within the Sector 10 museum complex. The Architecture Museum, also known as the City Museum, has always been a fascinating spot in Chandigarh. The building that houses the Architecture Museum was designed by architect S.D. Sharma, who had been trained directly under the guidance of Corbusier and Jeanneret. The museum is modelled on a building designed by Corbusier as an exhibition pavilion in Zurich, Switzerland. After Corbusier’s death, Sharma was entrusted with the task of designing the building for the City Museum and overseeing its creation. The Architecture Museum had to be conceptualised and designed in a way that was congruous with the adjacent Art Museum. The building is a fabulous example of modernism in architecture. The museum displays original letters and correspondence between the administrators and architects who created Chandigarh’s blueprint. Original drawings and plans of the city are displayed along with photographs of the developing city in its various stages. This walk will take you through the historical era of the Partition. Walk with us to explore the unexplored story of the beginning of Chandigarh.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Dr. Avita Khawas
A Ph.D. (Heritage Tourism), UGC NET qualified ,experienced with a demonstrated history of working in the field of travel and tourism in both academics and local & international bodies. She is the director of Travel Company WalkaroundIndia and is an well known International Guide. She has lead groups to Middle East, France and Spain. She is also working as Guest Faculty with Panjab University. My mission is to work extensively in the area of heritage and culture conservation and…

Meeting Time

09:45 AM

Meeting point

In front of Architecture Museum

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

  • Entry fees of Rs 10 are to be borne by the participant. 
  • Photography allowed.
  • Parking facilities are available at the museum.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and carry water.