The new
hexagonal shaped parliament designed right next to the old circular parliament
was inaugurated on 28th may 2023. This sparked a lot of
controversies in the nation and the media.
But this new parliament has a lot of hidden design details and elements within
it to be cherished.
This parliament is designed by Architect Bimal Patel of HCP design and
planning.
Although the old parliament is still a monument and workable; new parliament is
the first purpose-designed parliament of India. Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert
Baker designed the old parliament in 1927, which the British called the Council
House. In 1947, Indian independence gave this house a new name, the First
Indian Parliament.
Although the building is strong and workable, the design was not futuristic,
which led to constant renovations and redesigning. 1956 two more floors were
added to the old parliament in demand for more space and in 2006 a museum space
was added within the parliament.
So the first element which was considered during the design and planning phase
was to give more space for the parliament.
1. More space
The old parliament building accommodated:
Lok Sabha 550 members
Rajya Sabha 250 members
The new building can accommodate:
Lok Sabha 888 members
Rajya Sabha 384 members
A joint session chamber is added in the Lok Sabha hall for both houses to sit
together during a special gathering or meeting. Spacious office rooms help our
politicians in working towards the better tomorrow.
2. Publicly accessible Gallery
Architect planned to bring people to the heart of the structure by
designing a museum grade gallery at the centre of the building. The display of
various artifacts showcases the great rich heritage of India at the centre
constitutional hall.
3. Futuristic Design
This building is
designed to stand for over 150 plus years with no renovations or redesigns.
It is constructed to survive any natural calamities.
Both main halls have the next gen technology attached to the furniture.
4. Imprint of Various states
Many materials have
been brought from different parts of the country. These materials represent
their state in the parliament.
e.g.: teak wood: Maharashtra
Red and white sandstone: Rajasthan
Steel structure for false ceiling: Diu and Daman
Furnitures: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Bricks: Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
5. Themed Design
Lok Sabha was designed inspired by the Nation bird of India Peacock.
The abstract of the bird played well on the walls and the ceiling of the hall.
Teal blue colour gave a calm yet grandeur vibe to the space.
Rajya Sabha was designed inspired by the national flower of India; Lotus.
The interior played a deeper and dominant role with red. The walls and the
ceilings were carved with the abstract design of Lotus.
Special mention to the Sengol from Tamil Nadu; playing a historical role.
The history of the Sengol dating back to the Independence era. It is said that
it was made in Tamil Nadu during that time. It was presented to Jawaharlal
Nehru by Lord Mountbatten as a token of highlighting the transition of power.
We are not sure of the facts. But a historical element representing Tamil
Nadu’s heritage, placed next to the speaker, should be cherished. This elevates
the ambience with power and responsibility.
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