A Neighbourhood Unit

Architecture walk covering one neighbourhood unit (sector) of Chandigarh

Walk time: 120 Mins / 180 Mins (Extended) | Distance: 2.5 - 3 KM | Location: Sector 23

Works of Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew & Maxwell Fry

The expedition will begin with understanding the urban design of the city covering aspects such as road systems, etc. We will then proceed to cover a neighbourhood unit on foot, witnessing what was built and how it has been adapted over the years.

It will cover different type of government houses designed by Pierre Jeanneret, Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in Chandigarh. It will also many community buildings like swimming pool, Janj Ghar, etc.

Key buildings/places:

Government Houses of Chandigarh type 8-F, 11-F

Pierre Jeanneret: Nursery School, House type 11-JD, 13-JB

Jane Drew: Swimming Pool, House type 12-D

Aditya Prakash: Janj Ghar


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