Theorist

Raj Rewal

1934–present Indian modernism
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Details

Nationality
Indian

Classifications

Holder
Individual
Source of authority
ReasonObservation
Subject
Human centred
Mode of transmission
Text drawing
Knowledge type
Relational embodied
Epistemic cluster
Western philosophicalSouth asian

Notes

[DRAFT] Indian architect blending modernism with traditional Indian urban form and sandstone craft. Works include the Asian Games Village and the Hall of Nations (a pioneering reinforced-concrete space-frame, demolished 2017). First Indian architect with work in MoMA's permanent collection.

Sources

  1. Brian Brace Taylor. Raj Rewal. Mimar / Concept Media, 1992.

Cite this entry

First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Raj Rewal." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theorist/raj-rewal/. Accessed July 17, 2026.