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Lutyens' Delhi is an area in New Delhi, India, named after the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869–1944), who was responsible for much of the architectural design and building during the period of the British Raj, when India was part of the British Empire in the 1920s and 1930s and 1940s.
Projects. New Delhi. Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens OM KCIE PRA FRIBA ( / ˈlʌtjənz / LUT-yənz; 29 March 1869 – 1 January 1944 [2]) was an English architect known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era.
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May 7, 2021 · May 7, 2021 by The Arch Insider. Lutyens Delhi is one of the poshest areas in New Delhi as well as in India. It is named after Sir Edward Lutyens, the British Architect who designed it. The area got developed when India was a part of the British Empire between the 1910s and 1930s. Lutyens New Delhi was initially built to symbolize British power.
26 Sep '23. 10:54 am by Tanvee Abhyankar. Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, the English architect renowned for transforming India’s capital city, left an enduring legacy that transcends time and borders. His architectural genius is epitomised in iconic landmarks that grace New Delhi’s landscape.
His work not only contributed to the architectural heritage of Britain but also extended to the grand city of New Delhi, India, which is affectionately known as "Lutyens' Delhi." In this article, we explore the life, contributions, and remarkable achievements of Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Dec 30, 2007 · EDWIN LUTYENS, the Edwardian architect who planned New Delhi nearly a century ago, intended it to serve as a grand imperial capital capable of holding its own against Washington or Paris. Sixty...
May 20, 2020 · Edwin Lutyens’s New Delhi was created by the British as a counterpart to the medieval sprawl of Old Delhi. After India’s independence, its stately buildings were immediately taken over by the Indian government. Here are the places to see in this colonial part of India’s capital city, home to India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan.