Dialogue with Ar. Namita Singh
- Vol.86(12), Dec
- Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2021
- 38-40p.
Ar. Namita Singh [NS]: I graduated from CCA Chandigarh. After I completed my pre-University, I considered taking up engineering as my father was a civil engineer. In those days most girls were married off after completing their graduation. My parents encouraged me to choose my own career and become financially independent. At that time I was not familiar with architecture as a career. It was in the year 1965 and Le Corbusier was designing Chandigarh. I became aware of architecture through my father who interacted with Le Corbusier and other architects while they were involved in designing some elements of Bhakhra Dam. After completing my pre-engineering I was eligible for admission in both engineering and architecture colleges. I chose architecture, it being a new profession was exciting and challenging.