Jugal Kishore Choudhury
Jugal Kishore Choudhury is an Indian architect and urban planner from Assam,[1] known for his concrete architectural designs.[2][3] He was associated with renowned architects like Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret during they worked in Chandigarh.[2][3] The Government of India awarded the fourth highest Indian civilian honour of Padma Shri in 1977.[4] He is a recipient of the Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal from the Indian Institute of Architects, which he received in 1994.[5] Dalmia Cements, a part of Dalmia Group, has established a forum, Padmashree Jugal Kishore Chowdhury Forum of Excellence, in association with the Jugal Kishore Chowdhury Charitable and Educational Trust[6] and Association of Architects Assam (AAA).[7] The forum has instituted an annual award in Choudhury's name, JKC Award of Excellence for recognizing excellence in architecture.[8]
Jugal Kishore Choudhury | |
|---|---|
| Born | Assam, India |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Concrete architectural designs |
| Awards | Padma Shri IIA Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal |
See also
References
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- "Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal". Indian Institute of Architects. 2015. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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