Odisha’s first building listed for Dezeen Awards 2020

    Odisha’s Krushi Bhawan becomes India’s first Government building to feature in globally acclaimed Dezeen, world’s prestigious International Journal on architecture.

    Krushi Bhawan, government building  in the city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, is designed by New Delhi-based Studio Lotus and featuring an elaborate brick facade.

    The elegant building represents Sambalpuri Ikat, an important part of Odia culture.

    Chief Minister of Odisha Sri Naveen Patnaik tweeted:

    Glad to know that #KrushiBhawan, inspired by #SambalpuriIkat has become #Odisha’s first building to be listed for #DezeenAwards2020 by widely acclaimed @dezeen. Constructed with prize money of #KrishiKarmanAwards is symbolic of our farmer empowerment.