Routledge Women Architects in India - History of Practice

Explore a hidden history of design with Women Architects in India: Histories of Practice in Mumbai and Delhi. Published by Routledge, this book serves as the first inclusive study of how women have shaped the modern Indian built environment. From the independence struggle to the present day, it reveals stories that remain largely unknown in both India and the West. Follow the journey of the first female architects educated in the 1930s and 1940s who designed essential structures like factories and museums during the post-independence era. The narrative moves through subsequent generations who have built the foundations of a global India. These architects are responsible for massive modern projects including metro systems, shopping malls, corporate headquarters, and IT campuses. Beyond large-scale infrastructure, this study covers the diverse range of work performed by women, from designing schools and cultural centers to religious pilgrimage hotels. This book provides a necessary look at the professional lives and contributions of women in the architectural landscape of Mumbai and Delhi.