Palace of the Assembly

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf building
gptkbp:accessibility Public transport available
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Le_Corbusier
gptkbp:architecturalStyle International style
gptkbp:area 12 acres
gptkbp:awards Received architectural awards
gptkbp:built Started in 1951
gptkbp:civicEngagement Central to Chandigarh's governance
gptkbp:community_engagement Encourages public participation in governance
gptkbp:completed 1956
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Local materials used
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced_modern_architecture_in_India
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Architectural_heritage_of_India
gptkbp:culturalEvents Host to various cultural events
gptkbp:design Use of light and space
Modular_design
gptkbp:environmentalProtection Sustainable design elements
gptkbp:events Cultural programs
Legislative sessions
Public exhibitions
gptkbp:exhibits Art exhibitions held
gptkbp:features Large assembly hall
Sculptural_elements
Terrace_garden
gptkbp:function Legislative_Assembly
gptkbp:height 27 meters
gptkbp:historicalContext Part of Chandigarh's planned city project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Palace of the Assembly
gptkbp:influences European_modernism
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Indian_democracy
Brutalism
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Civic_Center_of_Chandigarh
Recognized as a heritage site
gptkbp:location Chandigarh
gptkbp:material Concrete
gptkbp:notable_feature Unique roof structure
gptkbp:photography Popular photography site
gptkbp:provides_access_to Limited access during sessions
gptkbp:public_perception Iconic_structure_in_Chandigarh
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Punjab_and_Haryana_High_Court
Nearby High Court
Secretariat building
gptkbp:renovated Various over the years
gptkbp:significance Symbol of Chandigarh's architecture
gptkbp:style Modernist
gptkbp:surrounding_area Urban planning significance
gptkbp:surroundings Public parks
Green spaces
Other government buildings
gptkbp:symbolism Political representation
gptkbp:team Le Corbusier and his associates
gptkbp:tour Available for educational purposes
gptkbp:tourism Attracts tourists
gptkbp:visitors Open to public