Narendra Modi's New New Delhi
Briefly

"A multibillion-dollar revamp of India's capital complex reflects the Prime Minister's vision for the country's future-and what he wants to erase from its past."
"The flowing curves and vibrant colors-the east-facing entrance was done in red sandstone, the south-facing one in polished green marble-popped with stark emphasis against the hall's white walls. These distinctive portals were inspired by chaitya arches, the gateways of ancient Buddhist cave temples, which, Sircar explained, constitute 'the first public architecture in India.'"
Read at The New Yorker
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