Question

The High Court building of Chandigarh was designed by
1. Edwin Lutyens
2. Le Corbusier
3. Laurie Baker
4. Cornwallies

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Le Corbusier

The Correct Answer is Le Corbusier.

• The High Court building of Chandigarh was designed by Le Corbusier.
• The Punjab and Haryana High Court is located in Chandigarh, India, and serves the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana as well as the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
• The High Court currently has 56 judges, including 39 permanent and 17 additional judges, as of November 28, 2019.
• Jagdish Singh Khehar and Ranjan Gogoi, both former judges, were elevated to the Supreme Court of India and later became the Chief Justice of India.
• The Palace of Justice is the name given to the courthouse. It was built by Le Corbusier and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2016.
• The High Court is a rectangular building with its main facade facing the piazza.
• A parasol-like roof shades the entire building and creates a rhythmic arcade. With the judges' unique dignity in mind, Le Corbusier designed a special entrance for them, consisting of a high portico supported by three massive pylons painted in bright colours.

• Edwin Lutyens was a key figure in the planning and construction of New Delhi, which later became the Indian government's seat.