June 20 Micro Exhibit and Lecture- The Building of Golconde: The Beginning of Modern Architecture in India
Golconde at 90:
Micro Exhibit Opening
1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
1 AIA CEU In collaboration with
Bucks County AlA
Building of Golconde: The Beginning of
Modern Architecture in India
Lecture by John DeFazio AlA 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
1.5 AIA CEUs
Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts & Design | 6370 Pidcock Creek Road New
In 1935, architects Antonin and Noémi Raymond, alongside George Nakashima, designed Golconde at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. As India’s first Modernist building, this sustainable concrete dormitory pioneered climate-responsive modern design decades ahead of its time. Beyond its visionary architects, the masterpiece was realized through the Karmayoga of engineers and ashram volunteers who overcame the immense material shortages of WWII. This remarkable story of innovation and collective spirit is presented by John DeFazio in this lecture and micro-exhibition.
This event is a collaboration with the Bucks County AIA and attendees will earn 2.5 CEUs. All are welcome!