Charles Correa’s designs were about people, climate

Sub: History

Sec: Art and Culture

Context:

The sixth Z-axis conference, organized by the Charles Correa Foundation (CCF), was titled Conversations with Charles Correa: A critical review on six decades of practice, and it reflected on his impressive 60-year career.

Z-axis conference:

The Z-Axis Conference is a platform dedicated to discussions on architecture, urban planning, and related fields.
It brings together professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts to explore innovative ideas and reflect on significant contributions in these areas.
The documentary Volume Zero, shown at the conference highlighted Correa’s dedication to prioritizing people and nature in his designs.
The conference also marked the launch of his biography titled Citizen Charles, authored by architect Mustan sir Dalvi.

About Charles Correa:

Charles Correa, an influential architect and urban planner, believed that architecture should be like sculpture, designed for people and infused with life.
Some of Correa’s famous projects include the Gandhi Memorial Museum, Bharat Bhavan, Jawahar Kala Kendra, and Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Bhavan, all of which promoted inclusivity and responded to climate challenges.
Correa also understood the housing needs of lower-middle-class families and proposed Navi Mumbai to the government. After his proposal was accepted, he served as the Chief Architect for the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra.