Cultural workers in Chandigarh discuss the city's design by Le Corbusier, completed in 1951, and how it shaped their lives and community today.
Go deeperCultural workers in Chandigarh reflect on the city designed by Le Corbusier, completed in 1951. They discuss the effects of his vision on contemporary life and the community's struggles with pollution, housing, and freedom. The participants share personal stories about their experiences in the city and express their desire for greater ownership and power over public spaces. Their conversations link architecture to themes of colonialism and societal roles, taking place seventy years after the city's establishment.
Chandigarh was designed by the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier.
India was freed from colonial rule in 1947.
Residents value Chandigarh for its openness and the freedom it offers, allowing people to move around freely.
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