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The space is conceived of as 2 concentric circles, creating the Inner Circle, the Middle Circle
& the Outer Circle and seven radial roads.
The inner circle of CP is bounded by a two storeyed building ring all around, with a
colonnaded passage at the ground level. This is home to all kinds of branded shops, eateries
and restaurants, and is a favourite location for the young urbanites to hang around. The
space is always bustling with couples walking around through the circular colonnaded space,
window shopping or just simply walking around looking at people. There are also the street
vendors selling their curios, handicrafts and eatables. The double height passage with the
massive columns on one side creates a strong axis of movement, yet at the same time
creating a comfortable space due to its semi-open nature. A major disorienting factor in this
space is that all around the inner ring, the architecture of the double storeyed buildings with
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their colonnaded passages is so monotonous that one cannot orient oneself in the space. It is
difficult to identify which part of the circle one is in and people often end up walking around
the entire circle to find a place or to meet a friend. The only landmark which helps in giving
a sense of direction is the LIC building designed by Charles Correa, which stands as a distant
landmark with its red sandstone facade.
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puneet arora September 28, 2011 at 12:02 AM
I have went to LIC Building around 3-4 times but the thing that it is designed by Charles
never came to my mind...Nice Post...keep it up..Thanks
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