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Hall of Nation

The Hall of Nations, designed by Raj Rewal and Mahendra Raj, was a significant example of Brutalist architecture in India, completed in 1972. It was known for its innovative space-frame structure and blend of modern and traditional elements, but was demolished in 2017 for a redevelopment project despite protests. Rewal's work influenced Indian architecture by integrating traditional features into modern designs, making Indian cultural elements relevant in contemporary architecture.

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Hall of Nation

The Hall of Nations, designed by Raj Rewal and Mahendra Raj, was a significant example of Brutalist architecture in India, completed in 1972. It was known for its innovative space-frame structure and blend of modern and traditional elements, but was demolished in 2017 for a redevelopment project despite protests. Rewal's work influenced Indian architecture by integrating traditional features into modern designs, making Indian cultural elements relevant in contemporary architecture.

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Hall Of The Hall of Nations, designed by Raj Rewal and Mahendra

Nation
Raj, was an iconic example of Brutalist architecture in
India. Completed in 1972, its innovative space-frame
structure showcased concrete's potential, creating a
vast, column-free exhibition hall. It was a landmark of
post-independence Indian modernism.

Philosophy
Blend of Modern and Traditional
He believed in mixing modern architecture with traditional Indian
elements—like courtyards, jalis (screens), and local materials (stone,
Ar. Raj Rewal brick).He loved using strong geometric forms (like triangles, circles) and
exploring structure as part of the design—seen clearly in Hall of Nations.

The Hall of Nations was demolished in 2017 as


part of a redevelopment plan for Pragati Influence Towards Indian
Maidan to build a larger, modern convention
center. Architecture

A controversial ruling that only buildings over Rewal brought back the use of courtyards,
60 years old qualified as heritage left it jalis (screens), narrow streets, and stone
unprotected. architecture in modern design—making
Indian traditions relevant again

He helped shape a unique Indian


Despite global protests and ongoing legal modernism—by blending international
challenges, authorities prioritized a new, "state-of- styles with Indian culture, climate, and
the-art" facility over preserving this modernist icon. materials.

-Shrishti Maturwar
-Shreya Jagtap

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