Gandhi Bhawan, Chandigarh

Today, it also houses a substantial collection of books on Mohandas Gandhi.

The Gandhi Bhawan's three-part, pinwheel plan, abstract sculptural qualities, and fluid use of planes reflect the modern vision of the International Style.

The merging of sharp, brusque angles with lyrical curves recalls the linear tensions of the ancient Sanskrit alphabet.

The pools surrounding the building evoke Mughal tombs, some of which were similarly laid out on terraces surrounded by water, as well as the ritual bathing pools of Hindu Temples.

Yet the abstract style does not convey any specific religious connotations.