14 Feb, Dr.Avnish Jolly : AR. SURINDER BAHGA (F – 6401) has been elected unopposed for the post of chairman of Indian Institute of Architects, Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter. He is graduated from the Chandigarh College of Architecture in 1984. He has established architectural organisation “Saakaar Foundation” in Chandigarh.
His completed works include an eclectic and impressive range of religious, educational, administrative and residential buildings, urban design, interior design and landscape projects. His works are published in many journals and newspapers of repute. Two of his Churches were exhibited at the 5th Asian Congress of Architects, held at Lahore in Pakistan. He has won several architectural competitions and awards. Mr. Bahga was given Sir M. Visveswaraya Award in 1995 by HUDCO for energy-efficient housing design. His Baptist Church at Chandigarh is selected by Ministry of Non Conventional Energy Sources and Tata Energy Research Institute as one on the best 41 energy efficient buildings in India. He got Michael Ventris Award from Architectural Association, London for his research on “Architecture of Astronomical Observatories in India.”
He has co-authored three books namely “Modern Architecture in India: Post Independence Perspective”, “New Indian Homes” and “Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret: Footprints on the Sands of Indian Architecture.” Besides, he has been contributing many articles to various leading professional magazines and National dailies. He has conceived and researched on a travelling exhibition “A Dream Realized” on life and works of Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret. He worked as Regional Editor of the Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects. He is Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects. He is also the life member of Solar Energy Society of India.