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CASE STUDIES HORNIMAN CIRCLE, MUMBAI Situated in the heart of South Bombay, Horniman Circle is a precinct constructed to establish the commercial quarter for the country's financial capital. (Pandya, 2018) Having proximity with the sea, its direct visual and physical access made it a key location for administration and trade during the British rule in India.
Within the precinct, Asiatic Library was constructed in 1833 to encourage a culture of art and promote useful knowledge related to India. (Asiatic Society Of Mumbai) Built in the neoclassical style of architecture, this structure started defining architecture of the now known area of Horniman Circle. With the grand flight of stairs at the entrance of the structure, the majestic columns of the Doric order and the sheer dominance over the surroundings area because of its height, commanded a view up till Marine Drives. This clear view because of the lack of taller structures and a straight road through Hutatma Chowk, gave an opportunity for better governance over the city of Mumbai.
Sai A. Pradhan l L. S. Raheja School of Architecture
Traversing Through Architecture
