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Laurie Baker, the British-born architect settled in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala died today at age 90. Known primarily for his work in designing low-cost housing by using local materials, he was a source of inspiration to all those architects who wished to return to their roots [image source].
Laurie understood that the real architecture of India lay in the mud huts and not in the gleaming glass skyscrapers that we today associate with progress. He, along with Nari Gandhi and Gerard Da Cunha were role models for few of my classmates interested in vernacular architecture; so much so that one friend renamed herself [not legally though] ‘Gaurie.’
I could go on but Uma has a wonderful and extensive post on his life and works. Riot was lucky to have him as a neighbor and mourns his death. Yup! I too wish I lived in a house designed by Laurie. Abraham Thakran had the pleasure of knowing him personally and has written a personal tribute.
by Patrix | on Sunday, April 1st, 2007 at 2:02 pm | 
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