Brinda Somaya

This volume is a comprehensive monograph that chronicles the personal and professional journey of the Indian architect and urban conservationist Brinda Somaya, from 1975 to the present. Belonging to the Bridge Generation, her work transcends stylistic vocabulary and draws its inspiration from Indian culture and the landscape of the subcontinent. The book explores Somayas diverse typology of projects in challenging conditions, including urban, social and industrial design that represent a unique non-stylistic grammar. The essays in this volume offer multiple perspectives on Somayas accomplishments, while the dialogues outline the concerns central to her work. With essays by Mary Norman Woods, Ruturaj Parikh, Porus Olpadwala, and Jon Lang, and Dialogues with Arun Shourie, Saryu Doshi, Samira Rathod, and Kamu Iyer.