Chandigarh Secretariat

Administrative building in Chandigarh, India.

Overview

Designed by Le Corbusier, completed in 1953, using concrete.

Design Features

Features brise-soleil and modular design.

Architectural Connections

• South Asian: Indian context.
• Civic: Government buildings.
• Modern: Mid-20th century.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by modernism, shaping Palace of Assembly.

Related Architects & Works

Le Corbusier (related architect), Palace of Assembly (related building), Brise-Soleil (element), Modern (period)