| seeing the unseen
A PHILOSOPHY OF SPACES
Review by Gita Balakrishnan
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| ‘Gandhi’s Places’ offers a profound exploration of spaces that shaped Gandhi’s life, emphasizing simplicity, communal living, and the connection between architecture and philosophy.
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Gandhi’s Places, an initiative by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India is certainly a masterpiece that documents places and buildings that defined Gandhi and consequently were defined by him. The compilation of drawings and reflections showcased in this book is a treasure trove of information for those who avidly follow Gandhi as well as those with an academic interest. For architects, the narratives that lead to the illustrations kindle introspection. The editors Nilkanth Chhaya, Riyaz Tayyibji, and Tridip Suhrud have done a fine job of orchestrating a pleasing symphony of plans, elevation, and sections that are simple illustrations echoing the sentiments of a simple life.
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