Who designed the High Court building of Chandigarh?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Le Corbusier

Explanation:

• Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, was the master planner of the city of Chandigarh.
• He designed the High Court building as part of the Capitol Complex.
• The High Court (Palace of Justice) is famous for its massive double roof and brightly colored entrance pillars.
• The Capitol Complex was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.
• His architectural style in Chandigarh is a prime example of Modernism and Brutalism.

• The Open Hand Monument in Chandigarh was also designed by Le Corbusier.
• The Punjab and Haryana High Court serves both states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

• The British architect who designed New Delhi, including Rashtrapati Bhavan.

• Known as the 'Gandhi of Architecture', famous for cost-effective and sustainable buildings in Kerala.