Sanskar Kendra
Le Corbusier · Ahmedabad, India · 1954
Sanskar Kendra applies Le Corbusier's museum ideas to the climate and civic life of Ahmedabad. A raised exhibition volume, exposed structure and internal court create a clear relationship between the building and the ground beneath it. Brick and concrete give the museum a robust character, while shaded circulation moderates the transition from exterior to galleries. Visiting: Le Corbusier's building houses the Ahmedabad City Museum, near the Sardar Bridge in Paldi; check opening days before visiting.