The Secretariat, a gigantic 254-metre-long and 42-metre-high concrete structure that was finished in 1952, houses the local administrations of Punjab and Haryana.
With cosmic and natural elements, the entrance door’s almost 25 square feet symbolises the new India. The structure encourages movement and has a circular assembly room, defying conventional architectural conventions.
The building’s rhythmic facade is offset by the enormous, brightly coloured concrete pylons. A verandah was eventually built into the structure, which was initially intended to serve as a symbol of protection from the sun and rain.
Gandhara sculptures, Pahari miniature paintings, and contemporary Indian art are all on display in this Chandigarh museum. It is a gathering place for tourists, academics, and artists, and it has an auditorium, three levels of exhibition space, and a library.
The foundation stone for the museum’s construction was set in 1954. It has a climate-friendly design, basic brick and bare concrete façade, and the recognisable pilotis of Le Corbusier.