Achyut Kanvinde
Achyut Purushottam Kanvinde (9 February 1916 – 28 December 2002) was an Indian architect who worked in functionalist approaches with elements of Brutalist architecture. He received the Padma Shri in 1974. Padma Shri (IAST: padma śrī), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, acting, medicine, social service and public affairs". It is awarded by the Government of India every year on India's Republic Day.
Achyut Kanvinde | |
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| Born | 9 February 1916 |
| Died | 28 December 2002 (aged 86) |
| Alma mater | Sir J. J. College of Architecture |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Padma Shri (1974) |
| Practice | Kanvinde, Rai and Chowdhury |
| Buildings | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur |
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