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GSFC Housing – Balkrishna Doshi

GSFC Housing – Balkrishna Doshi

2018

GSFC Housing – Balkrishna Doshi

Balkrishna Doshi (1927–2023) was a visionary Indian architect known for blending modernist principles with local traditions and social consciousness. His GSFC Housing (1964–1969) in Vadodara, Gujarat, exemplifies this approach—offering climate-responsive, affordable housing for workers within a thoughtfully planned township. Drawing on vernacular forms like courtyards, terraces, and shaded walkways, Doshi created a vibrant, human-scaled community that fostered social interaction and dignity in everyday living. The project remains a model for context-sensitive urban design rooted in Indian culture and environment.

See also: Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture for the People

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Tags:

  • Affordable Housing,
  • Balkrishna Doshi,
  • BV Doshi,
  • Housing,
  • India,
  • and Social Housing

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