'Kolkata has one of the most spiritual rivers in the world running through it, architects must pay attention to this'

He is a renowned Australian architect celebrated for his lyrical yet technically refined approach to design.

- RITWIK MUKHERJEE

He is a renowned Australian architect celebrated for his lyrical yet technically refined approach to design. He co-founded his practice in 1991 and co-launched Dimensions Xin 2020, focusing on adaptable prefabricated homes. In 2015, he was awarded the prestigious Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal.

Acclaimed Australian architect Peter Stutchbury is now known globally for his contextual, environmentally sensitive, and poetic design philosophy. He was recently in Kolkata to deliver the 8th Charles Correa Memorial Lecture organised by the Charles Correa Foundation in association with the Ambuja Neotia Group. Reflecting on Correa's influence, Stutchbury says, "It's an immense honour to deliver the 8th Charles Correa Memorial Lecture in the very city where a part of his extraordinary vision came to life. Charles Correa was not merely an architect; he was a philosopher of space... His unwavering commitment to designing with deep respect for the environment, local culture, and human condition mirrors the very foundations of my own practice."

Speaking to The Statesman, globally famed Australian architect Peter Stutchbury explains how Kolkata can add a dash of spirituality to its architecture and aesthetics and take the city's landscapes to new heights.

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