Herbert Baker Collection

Herbert Baker: Architect Extraordinaire, Shaping Iconic Landmarks Across Continents Step into the enchanting world of Herbert Baker

Herbert Baker Collection: Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, c1930s

Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, c1930s
Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, the Imperial Capital of India, c1930s

Herbert Baker Collection: The Beautiful Union Buildings and Gardens, Pretoria, Transvaal, Union of South Africa, c1930s

The Beautiful Union Buildings and Gardens, Pretoria, Transvaal, Union of South Africa, c1930s. Neoclassical Government Buildings of the Union of South Africa

Secretariat Buildings, Rajpath, Raisina Hill, New Delhi, India

Herbert Baker Collection: Asia, India, Delhi; the Secretariat - parliament buildings by Herbert Baker on Raisina

Asia, India, Delhi; the Secretariat - parliament buildings by Herbert Baker on Raisina Hill at the end of the Rajpath. This building in the north block houses Ministry of Defence

Herbert Baker Collection: Rhodes Memorial, Devils Peak, Cape Town, c1920s. Artist: Cavenders Ltd

Rhodes Memorial, Devils Peak, Cape Town, c1920s. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Rhodes Memorial, Devils Peak, Cape Town, c1920s. Rhodes Memorial is a memorial to the English-born South African politician Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902)

Mountain tramway, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, 1917

Rhodes Memorial, Groote Schuur, Cape Town, South Africa, 1917

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Herbert Baker: Architect Extraordinaire, Shaping Iconic Landmarks Across Continents Step into the enchanting world of Herbert Baker, a visionary architect who left an indelible mark on the skylines of India and South Africa. With his creative genius and meticulous attention to detail, he crafted architectural marvels that continue to captivate us today. In the bustling heart of New Delhi, guarded by sentries, lies a gateway leading to the awe-inspiring Government Buildings. Designed by Baker in the 1930s, these Secretariat Buildings on Raisina Hill stand as a testament to his brilliance. They symbolize power and grandeur while harmoniously blending with their surroundings. Venturing further southwards brings us to Pretoria in South Africa. Here, amidst lush gardens, stands another gem created by Baker – the majestic Union Buildings. These structures exude elegance and prestige against the backdrop of Transvaal's landscape. A true masterpiece. Baker's artistic prowess extended beyond cityscapes; it embraced natural wonders too. The Rhodes Memorial nestled atop Devil's Peak in Cape Town showcases his ability to seamlessly blend architecture with nature's splendor. Crafted in collaboration with Cavenders Ltd. , this memorial is a tribute to Cecil John Rhodes' legacy. Transportation also fell under Baker's creative purview. In Camps Bay, Cape Town during 1917, he designed a mountain tramway that provided breathtaking views while ascending towards lofty heights. This engineering feat not only served practical purposes but also became an attraction for locals and tourists alike. Returning once again to New Delhi reveals yet another iconic creation - Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan as commonly known locally - standing tall at its front gate is a formidable canon guarding this seat of democracy envisioned by Herbert Baker himself. From Asia’s vibrant streetscapes adorned with government buildings like no other on Raisina Hill in New Delhi.