Sir,
The proposed design of KSRTC’s Bus Stand at Bannimantap, Mysuru, is atrocious. The design, as displayed in the Detailed Project Report, is a bad copy of Mysore Palace, which is a fine example of Indo Sarcenic architectural design.
With the proposed elevation, we will end up with a bad architectural structure.
Mysore Palace design was for a royal requirement. The Bannimantap Bus Stand is for general public with specific requirements.
A modern building would have satisfied the requirements needed for public use. It is not correct to simply copy the elevation of Mysore Palace for all the buildings.
A modern elevation, keeping in mind the utility of the building for public, is what is required.
There are three colleges in Mysuru and a number of renowned architects who could have given a fine design. The design of the proposed bus stand structure should be changed.
– M.S. Vijayashankar, former Chairman of The Institution of Engineers, Mysore Centre , Mysuru, 3.3.2025
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This post was published on March 5, 2025 6:00 pm