Pioneering India-Centric Architecture & Design Principles
Ar. Charanjit Singh Shah, Founding Principal, Creative Group
Charanjit Singh Shah, a highly esteemed architect and renowned infrastructure expert, often referred to as the ‘King of Airport Design’ due to his impressive portfolio of 52 airports in India, including the Chennai Airport, emphasises the importance of embracing India-centric architectural principles. He asserts that instead of relying on global design trends, we should draw inspiration from India’s rich and distinguished heritage.
As the Founding Principal of the Delhi-based Creative Group, he passionately advocates for perceiving built structures not as lifeless conglomerations of bricks and concrete, but as living entities intricately connected to their natural surroundings. According to him, the essence of design should revolve around meeting the needs of the users or the community it serves, all while reflecting the cultural roots of the region and establishing a distinctive local identity.
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