CAL is a heartfelt initiative born out of the architectural practice tubb, rooted deeply in reverence for the visionary legacy of Chandigarh.
CAL is not just a passion project — it’s a mission. A mission to honour, amplify, and carry forward the extraordinary architectural legacy of Chandigarh, a city that set new benchmarks in modern architecture and established itself as a significant reference point in global architectural discourse.
Chandigarh Architecture Lab
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Led by an architect, these curated walks offer a nuanced exploration of Chandigarh’s modernist legacy—uncovering design intent, materiality, and the city’s visionary urban narrative, inviting you to see architecture as experience.
Faithfully recreated by CAL, each piece embodies Pierre Jeanneret’s original vision—combining authentic craftsmanship, material integrity, and timeless design for the discerning collector.
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Each object created by CAL captures Chandigarh’s unique design spirit, blending craftsmanship and storytelling to create timeless, purposeful pieces that evoke nostalgia and elevate sophisticated interiors.
Objects
a million hands make a city
From the visionary brilliance of Le Corbusier and Team Capitol, to the aspirations of administrators and engineers, from the dreams of Pandit Nehru and other political leaders to the resilience of early inhabitants and refugees, and most importantly, the relentless toil of construction workers-Chandigarh was brought to life by countless hands, hearts, and hopes.
Chandigarh is more than a collection of urban designs, iconic chairs, or modernist buildings; it is a living, breathing city. Its essence evolves daily through the lives of its millions of residents who inhabit it, use it, and transform it.
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Perspectives
from the lab
