Auroville has mourned the death of pioneering architect BV Doshi, who had also served as a member of its governing board and chairperson of the Auroville Town Development Council, nearly a decade ago.
A statement from Auroville condoled the demise of Mr Doshi, who was “not only a friend, philosopher, guide to Auroville, but also actively participating in the development of Auroville over the past decades”.
According to Auroville, the beginning and pace of development of Auroville city in recent months started with an online meeting with him in August 2021 along with the City Development Council, Working Committee and Secretary.
“On several occasions, he has expressed his eagerness and eagerness to see the city develop, saying that he wanted the beautiful, sacred, visionary and futuristic Galaxy Plan of Auroville to remain not just an image, but for the benefit of humanity. appear for as a whole”, the statement said.
Noting that Dr. Doshi had sometime back spontaneously agreed to the request to join the board of experts from around the world to guide the development work of ATDC, Auroville said that his presence, expertise and lack of guidance Will bloom