Parliament of India

Indian parliament, an integral part of the biggest democracy in the world, is witnessing a new change. Constructed on the same ground, the existing Parliament House was erected during 1921-1927, under the design of Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, two British architects. It was originally called the Council House, but it witnessed the country’s fight for freedom and the drafting of what has become the Constitution of Independent India. The Parliament building has been altered over the years; first, it had additional floored added in1956 and then recently opened as the Parliament Museum in 2006 to fit up into modern legislature requirements.

A new Parliament building was built with the awareness of the shortcomings of the old structure. The new building will demonstrate the aspiration of one and half a billion Indians. It has legislative chambers, office spaces that can meet the needs of the current time, as well as all modern means of audiovisual communication. Lok Sabha hall can accommodate up to 888 people and Rajya Sabha hall accommodating up to 384 people expandable to 1,272 seats for joint sessions. Lotus flower and the national bird – Peacock, constitute themes that inspire the design. The new building is another Platinum rated green building reflecting India’s vision towards greener environmental approaches. This project is more than just an architectural endeavor – it tells about democracy in India again, and also demonstrates how the politics of this country are changing.