architure of Chandigarh eassy
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Le Corbusier philosophised about urban planning, but Chandigarh was the first and last city he actually designed. Inspired by classical Rome, he conceived of the city as a human body with a head, torso and limbs.
Chandigarh, the dream city of India's first Prime Minister, Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru, was planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in the twentieth century in India.
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Areas Of Special Architectural Interest
Certain areas of Chandigarh are of special architectural interest. Where harmonised and unified construction of buildings is aimed at, absolute architectural and zoning control should remain operative.
Along V-2 central, dual carriageways Madhya Marg and Uttar Marg, where skyline, heights, character and architecture of buildings as planned shall not be altered.
No building shall be constructed north of the Capitol Complex
Along V-2 beyond dual carriageway areas are reserved for cultural institutions only and shall never have any residential buildings