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The architecture of this period goes far beyond the range of any particular style. These styles
were mostly in consonance with science and modern building techniques which are universally
accepted.
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A unique experiment in this regard was made by Le Corbusier in the development of
Chandigarh. The well-ordered matrix of the city has been developed to meet the rising
urban challenges (Ex: Traffic congestion) -
The contribution of Laurie Baker in the mass housing project of Kerala is also worth
mentioning in this time period. He used the locally available materials in construction of
low-cost houses. He incorporated several of the traditional practices to ensure the
building were in consonance with environmental conservation -
The Goan architect Charles Correa is also another notable architect known for designing
Sabarmati ashram, Kanchanjunga apartment tower, planning of Navi Mumbai. He placed
emphasis on prevailing resources, energy and climate as major determinants in the
ordering of the space
Kanchenjunga apartment tower
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