The photograph of the Assembly building under construction in Chandigarh, India (1950-1965), captures the raw, transformative phase of this monumental project. Amidst the scaffolding and construction materials, one can sense the birth of an architectural icon designed by Le Corbusier. Pierre Jeanneret, who served as Chandigarh’s first chief architect from 1952 to 1965 played a crucial role in the implementation of the project. The Assembly building, part of Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, showcases the principles of modernism through its bold geometric forms, exposed concrete surfaces, and innovative use of natural light. This construction site represents not only the physical realization of post-independence India’s new identity but also the collaborative genius of Le Corbusier and Jeanneret, who masterfully blended functionality with aesthetic vision in civic architecture.

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The Tower of Shadows, a modernist masterpiece designed by Le Corbusier in the 1950s in India, serves as a pivotal study on solar movements. This structure embodies Le Corbusier's theory that sunlight can be controlled within a building's four corners, allowing for the manipulation of light and temperature even in warmer climates. Crafted from concrete, the open pavilion design meticulously traces the sun's path, casting intricate shadows both inside and outside, demonstrating a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic design.

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The Yanomami people are an indigenous tribe (also called Yanamamo, Yanomam, and Sanuma) made up of four subdivisions of Indians which live in the tropical rain forest of Southern Venezuela and Northern Brazil. Each subdivision has its own language. The Yanomami tribe currently consists of approximately 32,000 to 38,000 people. The first report of the Yanomami is from 1654, when a Spanish expedition under Apolinar Diaz de la Fuente visited some Ye’kuana people living on the Padamo River.

The Yanomami live in large circular communal houses called ‘yano’ or ‘shabono’, which can accommodate up to 400 people. For traditional shabono, the central space covers a diameter of about 80-90m and the peripheral covered area about 10m. The central zone is used for community activities such as rituals, parties and games. Each family has their own bonfire where they prepare and cook food during the day. At night they hang the hammocks near the fire. The circular (or sometimes rectangular) shape allows for an open and common space in its center, visible to all inhabitants and protected from the outside by the palisade structure.

The shabono are temporary dwellings conditioned by their environment. Within an area of about 10 kilometers around their village, the Yanomami live by hunting, fishing or gathering. When the game in the territory starts to run out, the gardens are no longer fertile or the framework starts to rot (often about every 5 years), the Yanomami move. Otherwise, the Shabono is rebuilt, its diameter being adapted to the needs of the community.

The Yanomami believe strongly in equality among people. Each community is independent from others and they do not recognize ‘chiefs’. Decisions are made by consensus, frequently after long debates where everybody has a say. Like most Amazonian tribes, tasks are divided between the **** es. Men hunt for game like peccary, tapir, deer and monkey, and often use curare (a plant extract) to poison their prey. Women tend the gardens where they grow around 60 crops which account for about 80% of their food. They also collect nuts, shellfish and insect larvae.

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Maativan is a serene haven constructed from mud, harmoniously blending with the surrounding forest. This exquisite farmhouse, located on the outskirts of the reserved Tansa forest in Wada near Mumbai, India, exemplifies a strong commitment to environmental awareness through its innovative design features and construction methods.

Design: Blurring Boundaries
Photo: Inclined Studio

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