Books are a great way to know the culture of a city. These four books on Bengaluru are must-read for people who want to explore the mindset of Bengaluru.
Yashaswini Sharma, the author of “Bangalore: The Early City, AD 1537-1799”, a book about Bengaluru’s history, speaks about the growth and development of Bengaluru.
Who designed Lal Bagh? What were the architectural and environmental considerations? Who developed it into a botanical garden? A peek into the history of the most famous garden in Bengaluru.
A new book on German architect Otto Koenigsberger, traces his contribution to Bengaluru. Read an excerpt from the book describing his work on the KR Pavilion, City Bus Terminus and Municipal Swimming Pool.
Old South Bengaluru had its own charm, with well-planned spacious sites which became ‘vataara’s, with multiple families living in one compound. Slowly vataaras are making way for big apartments.
Bangalore from near anonymity in 1809, has evolved into one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. To commemorate the establishment, a seminar on the urban growth of Bangalore was held recently in the city.
