Auroville Architects Monograph Series
POPPO PINGEL
Authored by Mona Doctor-Pingel
Forward by Balkrishna V. Doshi
2012
Poppo (Reinhold Egbert) Pingel, born 1942, in Westphalia, Germany, has been working and living in Auroville, South India, since 1970. This unique International Township founded in 1968 based on the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo is a source of inspiration to many architects around the world. This first major monograph of Poppo's work spans his career to date, the influences that formed him and continue to do so, as well as his contribution to Auroville. Highly personal in his approach, his architecture challenges the senses with its rustic quality while responding to the climate, landscape and culture of the place. The monograph provides a bio-sketch of the architect and profiles select projects. Personal perspectives from former students and associates give insight into the multiple layers that define his characteristic architecture. With contributions from Suhasini Ayer-Guigan, Durganand Balsavar, Preeti Chopra, Brigitte Jacob, Wolfgang Schache, Elmar Schenkel, Poonam Verma Mascarenhas and Franz-Josef Vollmer.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
AUTHOR: Mona Doctor-Pingel
FORWARD: Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi
DESIGN: Nidhi Sah / Mapin Design Studio
PUBLISHER: Grantha Corporation
YEAR: 2012
LANGUAGE: English
CONTRIBUTORS: Durganand Balsavar, Poonam Verma Mascarenhas, Franz-Joseph Vollmer, Preeti Chopra, Suhasini Ayer-Guigan
NUMBER OF PAGES: 228
ISBN: 978-1935677116