In this highly illustrated monograph, Gurjit Matharoo, a proponent of
free thinking, of openness, and inventiveness, touches on the reasons
for which his work in India is important in the context of contemporary
architecture, underlining how he knows far fewer boundaries than almost
any accepted norm Stretching across nearly three decades of practice,
the projects are beautifully presented, with incisive commentary,
illustrations, watercolors, plans, and full-color photography throughout
Significant projects include public and educational institutions,
hospitals, commercial and retail buildings, single- and joint-family
residences, apartments, religious and spiritual centers, and biennale
installations The multi-award-winning Ahmedabad-based practice matharoo
associates was founded in 1992 by Gurjit Singh Matharoo, whose
architectural lineage stretches back to his great-grandfather. Focused
on highly refined aesthetics that are married with functional yet
playful interpretations of design (for instance, the House with Balls or
Curtain Door), the firm's holistic approach is well regarded, and ranges
across architecture and structural design, interiors and product design,
creating public, private, commercial, and institutional works. This
splendid volume provides an in-depth look into the creativity and
insight of a very contemporary Indian practice.
