Indian Parliament House Building Restoration
A new Parliament Building has been sought since the no. of MP's has increased. However, some urban designers and heritage conservationists believe that it can still serve a century. They say that restoration rather than abandonment is needed. It is a heritage structure and symbol of Indian democracy. The Speaker said that the structure is weeping and is showing signs of distress. The irritants within the building are completely fixable, according to an opinion.----------------
"... conveyed to Urban Development Minister ... that the Parliament House cannot support the burgeoning number of MPs and sought initiation of construction of a new Parliament building. The two locations proposed are: Within the Parliament complex, or, across Rajpath. ..."
"... Delhi Urban Arts Commission ... says, "Such a thing should not be considered at all. The layout of the whole area - the Parliament House Complex, North Block, South Block and Rashtrapati Bhavan - is considered a classic composition. Also, how Parliament is linked to the Red Fort through Minto Road and the Parliament Street - it's an important notion in the urban design of Lutyen's Delhi. It must not be tampered with." ..."
"...An extension of Parliament can be built opposite the Red Cross building - one of the three triangles of the Parliament House Complex. This could be the new Parliament Services area. It would not be difficult if done in a phased manner and if MPs cooperate, ..."
Find this at http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/parliament-building-can-last-for-another-century-claim-designers/1/557710.html .
- INTACH - DUAC - Restoration - Heritage - Conservation
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