Sci-fi Inspired Designs For Andhra Assembly In Amaravati?:- Around 13 designs for the new AP Assembly building, have been released by the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on its Facebook page. The new AP Assembly building is to be constructed in the state’s upcoming capital of Amaravati.
British architectural firm Norman Foster and Partners have submitted their designs last month. Needless to say, the designs look like they have come straight out of a science fiction film.
“These are the Proposed ‘AP Assembly’ Designs at Amaravati. Your Feedback is solicited - Please indicate your choice of the design in comments section," the TDP said on its Facebook page.
The public have given mixed reactions for the designs, while many pointed out that it was an unnecessary expenditure from the taxpayer’s money.
“Go with the option that costs less. I don't understand why we are spending so much on exterior designs. First have one building, and we can get the exterior decorations done when our state has surplus funds. If we have enough funds to build these kind of marvelous structures, please transfer those funds to improve infrastructure across the state. If possible, build government schools and hospitals like this building,” one user, Vinay Pyda, wrote.
“Are you guys building a space center? The House for 300 members doesn't need this type of architecture. Instead of spending on these things, build a world class university with trained professionals. Don't waste our money on these things,” another user criticized.
But a few were also there who came to the defence of the Chief Minister.
“Capital is not like any other building. It should replicate the state’s range for another 100 years. So, it’s not like constructing roads and other buildings. After losing a capital like Hyderabad, this is the least that can be done. What Chandrababu Naidu is doing is absolutely right,” one user wrote.
“This kind of INFRASTRUCTURE defines our assembly level and how much better we can built. This is a concept of Dream Big n Build Big,” a user said.
Several users also pointed out that rather than Indian architecture, the designs seemed heavily influenced by western architecture. Naidu himself had said that, “If I want Persian, European and Asian architecture I will rather go visit them. But at my home and workplace, I want a representation of our history, folklore and mythology.”
“Please consider Indian culture for better designs,” Srinivas Reddy Buddareddygari wrote.
“These are all very good designs to see, but these designs don’t reflect our Telugu culture or our traditional Indian culture...I request our selection committee to please keep Telugu/Dravidian/Indian culture in mind, and design the Assembly,” another user stated.
Naidu also faced criticism, last month, for consulting SS Rajamouli, ace director of the two-part Baahubali series, which is based in the fictitious kingdom of “Mahishmathi”, for architectural designs of the buildings proposed to come up in Amaravati. While a few raised questions that if it was correct to draw inspiration for a twenty-first century, modern capital city from mythical imaginations of the past, while others stated it as an unscientific and irrational approach to city planning and architecture.
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Here is a sneak peak into the designs:
