Acclaimed Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has received the Royal Gold Medal, one of the world’s highest honours for architecture.
Given in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by Her Majesty The Queen and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence on the advancement of architecture.
With a 70-year career and over 100 built projects, Balkrishna Doshi has influenced the direction of architecture in India and its adjacent regions through both his practice and his teaching.
In this film, hear from some of the people who have been influenced and inspired by Doshi’s work, including,
• Sir David Adjaye OBE, 2021 Royal Gold Medallist
• Simon Allford, RIBA President
• Marina Tabassum, architect
• Anupama Kundoo, architect
And also watch the moment Doshi is presented with the medal at his home in Ahmedabad, surrounded by his family.
Learn more about Balkrishna Doshi and his nomination, on the Royal Institute of British Architects’ website: https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/royal-gold-medal/Royal-Gold-Medal-2022
Film created by Thought Process Films
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