Vijali Ghar
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 Interactive map of the Vijali Ghar area | |
Alternative names | Electricity House |
General information | |
| Type | Office building |
Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Location | Relief Road, Ahmedabad, India |
| Coordinates | 23°01′35″N 72°34′54″E / 23.02627366°N 72.58158728°E |
Completed | 1938 |
| Owner | Torrent Power |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Bricks and concrete |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Claude Batley |
Vijali Ghar, also known as Electricity House, is an office building on Relief Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is an Art Deco building designed by Claude Batley.
History
[edit]Vijali Ghar was built in 1938.[1] The building was a headquarters of the Ahmedabad Electricity Company. It now houses the office of Torrent Power, which distributes electricity in the city.[citation needed]
Architecture
[edit]Vijali Ghar is an Art Deco building designed by Claude Batley.[2][3][4][1] The plain façade of the building follows the curve of the road, highlighted by horizontal lines. The main block is separated from the attic by a concrete chhajja. It was built with reinforced concrete. It also used tubular pipes for rails.[1]
Gallery
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Vijali Ghar located at the crossroads
Corner of the building
Gujarati lettering
English lettering
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Williamson, Daniel (2016). "Modern Architecture and Capitalist Patronage in Ahmedabad, India 1947–1969". ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. New York University. pp. 49, 422. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ↑ Patel 'Setu', Manek. "Colonial Architecture". Welcome To Ahmedabad. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ↑ Bharucha, Percy (23 June 2019). "Ahmedabad: Legacy in stone". National Herald. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ↑ Pandya, Yatin (7 January 2013). "Ahmedabad: Where masters crafted their dreams". DNA India. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
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