New Delhi: Citing discrepancies, the Delhi Urban Arts Commission (DUAC) has rejected a proposal for the installation of artworks across 20 residential towers in the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) in the Kasturba Nagar project, asking the architect to revise the proposal and submit a comprehensive public art master plan for the entire development.
The proposal lacks clarity, contains discrepancies, and needs improvement, the commission said, directing that all observations be incorporated point by point.
The proposal, submitted online, was examined by the commission via videoconference, during which the architect was asked for clarifications.
The commission had approved the redevelopment of GPRA, Kasturba Nagar, on January 28, 2020, while the redevelopment of GPRA Phase-II was approved on June 26, 2025.
The latest proposal concerns artworks for 20 residential towers, T-1 to T-20. The submission included conceptual artwork proposals, site photographs, dimensions, thematic descriptions and visual representations.
According to the architect, the proposed themes broadly encompass nature, community life, Indian culture, environmental awareness, sports, kindness, wildlife, rural life, abstract compositions, urban life, and other contemporary artistic expressions.
DUAC observed that some proposed artwork locations were in isolated and narrow spaces, limiting their visual impact and public appreciation. It directed that these locations be reviewed and relocated to more prominent, publicly accessible areas, including entrance lobbies and common spaces.
{{/usCountry}}DUAC observed that some proposed artwork locations were in isolated and narrow spaces, limiting their visual impact and public appreciation. It directed that these locations be reviewed and relocated to more prominent, publicly accessible areas, including entrance lobbies and common spaces.
{{/usCountry}}The commission directed that the artwork strategy should include sculptures, installations, murals and other forms of public art in landscaped areas, plazas and shared spaces, rather than being limited to tower lobbies. It also found discrepancies in the dimensions of the proposed artworks. It asked for revised drawings clearly showing their dimensions, locations and extent in relation to adjoining walls, furniture, services and other architectural elements.
It also directed that adequate natural and artificial lighting be incorporated so the artworks remain visible and appropriately highlighted during both daytime and nighttime conditions.
The commission also asked the architect to prepare a master plan for the entire campus, including the existing and Phase-II towers, commercial areas, and common public spaces. The plan is to provide a cohesive thematic strategy and identify artwork locations across the development.