The Capitol Complex: The Most Iconic Building of ChandigarhThis Chandigarh wonder is indeed an ode to modern design and is hailed as the most impressive structure of the city. Not only that, the Capitol Complex is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mastermind behind the conception and building of the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh is the famous French architect Le Corbusier, a person credited for masterminding the development and architecture of the city of Chandigarh in the post-independence period. What was planned to be the centre of the city's administration, the complex is a dream made real in the eyes of the architect. The complex is comprised of three imposing buildings - Legislative Assembly, High Court, and Secretariat. While these edifices stand for governance and bureaucracy, their exteriors display bold geometric forms, concrete frames with dramatic opening and are truly futuristic. All the three structures are set against the backdrop of vast plazas, sprawling greens and a few monuments. An example is the symbol of "Open Hand" at The Capitol Complex in Chandigarh - 'open to give, open to receive'. For those interested in design, planning history or modern history in general, Capitol Complex in Chandigarh is an architecture lover's dream. There are guided tours available which delve deep into the visionary thought process of the architect, Chandigarh's history and the function of every part. Being surrounded by massive open space, The Capitol Complex in Chandigarh also remains one of the favourite destinations of photographers and graphic designers. The Capitol Complex in Chandigarh embodies the ambitions and dreams of the new India in the post-independence era and is also recognised globally as a part of the UNESCO world heritage sites.
