‘‘My husband Gery Mascarenhas was a surgeon. He put this up to see his poor patients, who he was treating for free. So when Charles visited, he saw this and said ‘That’s not mine, Marie’… I said ‘No, Gery built that’… He got quite upset.’’ (laughs)
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There is an erroneous notion prevalent in todays soceity that heritage – is something colonial, something ancient. The latest to fall prey to this is the Kala Academy – a bustling centre for the arts on the banks of the River Mandovi in Panjim. Recent leakages have brought the tarpaulin over the affected parts and…
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Vol. 0 Issue 01 The very first issue of the magazine series explores the life of Charles Correa, ‘India’s Greatest Architect’. It takes a closer look at the childhood and early life of Charles, as well as the special connection he shared with Goa, his homeland. Read below : Make sure you never miss an…
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A short video that tries to capture the feel of the famous 5 star resort, Cidade de Goa, designed by the one and only Charles Correa. It is possibly best experienced against the backdrop of the fado, a solemn and melancholy genre of Portuguese music. Music: “Fado Português” by Amália Rodrigues All the rights of…
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The Cidade de Goa resort in Dona Paula is probably more famous for the fact that it was designed by one of the greatest architects of all time, Charles Correa, than for it being a five star luxury beach side getaway. An extremely beautifully designed place with mesmerizing vistas and a truly picturesque setting, it…
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