Kamala House

building by Doshi

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Kamala House was the personal residence of Balkrishna Doshi, the first Indian architect to win the Pritzker Prize. Doshi, who worked with architects like Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, designed Kamala House in Ahmedabad in 1963, incorporating principles that adapted to India's traditions, lifestyles, and environment. His designs often provided refuge from the weather and spaces for gathering, influenced by his mentors but tailored to his homeland's needs. Doshi's work, including Kamala House, is noted for its thoughtful integration of natural light and temperature regulation, often using local materials and vernacular reinterpretation.12

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Balkrishna Doshi
…his own residence (1963), named Kamala House after his wife; his studio, Sangath (1980); and some of his most important projects. In 1956 Doshi founded his own practice, Vastushilpa, which he later renamed Vastushilpa Consultants. The firm worked on more than 100 projects throughout India, including a collaboration with Louis…
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…his own residence (1963), named Kamala House after his wife; his studio, Sangath (1980); and some of his most important projects. In 1956 Doshi founded his own practice, Vastushilpa, which he later renamed Vastushilpa Consultants. The firm worked on more than 100 projects throughout India, including a collaboration with Louis…
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