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1. ICONIC STRUCTURE, NEW DELHI, INDIA
Background
India, officially the Republic of India is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. In the early medieval era, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism put down roots on India’s southern and western coasts. Muslim armies from Central Asia intermittently overran India’s northern plains, eventually establishing the Delhi Sultanate, and drawing northern India into the cosmopolitan networks of medieval Islam. The Mughal Empire, in 1526, ushered in two centuries of relative peace, leaving a legacy of luminous architecture. Gradually expanding rule of the British East India Company followed, turning India into a colonial economy, but also consolidating its sovereignty. British Crown rule began in 1858. The rights promised to Indians were granted slowly, but technological changes were introduced, and ideas of education, modernity and the public life took root. India got Independence in 1947 and has come a long way since then.
About
Central Vista Development /Redevelopment Master Plan envisions to redevelop Central Vista as a world class public space, restore its grandeur as an architectural icon, house modern facilities for efficient functioning of administration, strengthen cultural institutions and commemorate 75 years of India’s independence.
Under the Master Plan, the Central Vista Axis will be virtually extended from present 2.9 km to 6.3 km on eastern point to culminate at western bank of River Yamuna, to restore in pursuance of the original design vision of Central Vista and stretch from ‘Ridge to River’. To realize the grand vision of ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’, Nav Bharat Udyan (New India Garden) is planned on the western bank of the river to commemorate 75th year of Indian independence. Spread over 25 acres, the Udyan will be open to the public and is being designed to have infotainment facilities viz. Sphere of Unity, Milestones Walkway, Journey of India, Tech Dome, and Open-Air Theatre, to showcase India’s rich historical and cultural heritage, scientific achievements and symbolize Unity in Diversity and aspirations of rising New India.
Aim
The iconic structure is planned in Nav Bharat Udyan to realize the grand vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, symbolizing emerging New India with equitable growth opportunities, rooted in values of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas, Sabka Vishwaas and representing the aspiration of clean India, free from poverty, corruption, terrorism, communalism and casteism.
2. REVERENCE - A MEMORIAL FOR COVID WARRIORS
Introduction
As the stealthy novel coronavirus lashed out at the world, several hands came together to fight it. Clad in PPE kits and putting their lives at risk, our very own Avengers assembled. We were protected by the conscious efforts of health workers, the police, local businesses, paramedics, pilots, the milk delivery guy, garbage collectors: the list is truly endless. The catastrophe is nowhere near an end, but our frontline workers put on a happy face and strive on.
In this upending fight, there have been several battles that have been lost along the way. The Warriors have been forced to cut off from their loved ones to protect them. Thousands of professionals and several unknown selfless workers have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, most of whom could not say goodbye to their families. Our hearts go out to these martyrs who have done everything in their power to serve humanity and our nation. Their sacrifice deserves our lifelong reverence.
Aim
The competition welcomes participants to create and conceptualize new designs in the context of any site for the installation of the memorial structure. In this respect, the freedom of site selection, the selection of category (or categories) of frontline workers that the memorial commemorates, and the relationship of the built with the open space are left to the participant’s discretion. The jury holds no bias to any of these selections. The context is to be mentioned merely to allow the jury to understand its coherence.