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Which Indian Architect has been conferred the prestigious Royal Gold Medal, 2022?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Balkrishna Doshi
  2. Sheila Sri Prakash
  3. Brinda Samaya
  4. Hafeez Contractor

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Balkrishna Doshi

Explanation: Balkrishna Doshi was conferred with the Royal Gold Medal 2022 for architecture. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The Royal Gold Medal is one of the world’s highest honours in architecture, awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). ▪️ Balkrishna Doshi was the first Indian architect to receive this honour. ▪️ He is known for designing low-cost housing and urban planning projects. ▪️ Some of his notable works include Aranya Low-Cost Housing (Indore) and IIM Bangalore. ▪️ A student of Le Corbusier, Doshi blended modern design with Indian culture. ▪️ Earlier, he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2018). ▪️ Passed away in January 2023, leaving a lasting architectural legacy.