The biggest challenge for Chandigarh’s designers was cost. They had to build each type of house to a very tight budget. And for the smallest house type, which was called Type 13, they had a strict allocation of Rs 3,250 per house. Find out how the architects overcame this challenge...<br/> <br/> #chandigarh #history #lecorbusier #urbanplanning<br/> <br/>

The biggest challenge for Chandigarh’s designers was cost. They had to build each type of house to a very tight budget. And for the smallest house type, which was called Type 13, they had a strict allocation of Rs 3,250 per house. Find out how the architects overcame this challenge... #chandigarh #history #lecorbusier #urbanplanning 

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How Chandigarh’s architects made houses in Rs 3,250

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