Architects asked to consult Rajamouli

After several rounds of deliberations with Foster+Partners (F+P), the designs of the Amaravati start-up area comprising the proposed iconic government buildings have not yet been finalised as Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wants them to be improved further.

With the fresh brain-storming session with F+P architects — Chris Bubb, Rob Seymour and Harsh Thapar — and Ministers on Thursday failing to reach a conclusion, the proposed laying of the foundation for the permanent government buildings on September 30 is all set to be postponed.

London visit

The CM decided to travel to London to have discussions at the highest level on October 25. He is by and large satisfied with the diamond and Buddhist Stupa models submitted by the London-based firm but he suggested certain changes. As part of this exercise, he favoured a direct interaction of the architects with film director S.S. Rajamouli to seek his inputs for giving finishing touches to the plans suggested by F+P.

The CM will visit F+P as a part of his tour of the United Kingdom and the UAE next month.

When questioned by media persons about the reason for the delay in finalising the designs, Mr. Naidu said a decision on such major project could not be taken in haste as what was at stake was the functionality and the desired aesthetic appeal of the buildings.