Mohammed Fayazuddin

Mohammed Fayazuddin Nizami (September 22, 1903 - 1977) was an Indian architect and town planner.[1][2] He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1977.[3]

Mohammed Fayazuddin

FRIBA
Born(1903-09-22)September 22, 1903
Died1977 (aged 73–74)
Alma materArchitectural Association School of Architecture
OccupationArchitect
AwardsPadma Shri (1977)

Born in Hyderabad, he studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art and Architectural Association School of Architecture. He returned to India in 1934 and started working for the government of Hyderabad State. His major projects in Hyderabad include the State Bank of Hyderabad building (1952), Gandhi Bhavan (1956), Ravindra Bharathi (1961), and the Salar Jung Museum building (1968).

Early life and education

Born into one of the noble families of Hyderabad. He was the second son of Nawab Muqayyaruddin. He had three brothers Afzaluddin, Naseeruddin & Yousufuddin. His brothers Afzaluddin and Yousufuddin were architects. After completing his early education. He studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art and later went on to study at the Architectural Association School of Architecture.[4][5]

Career
Founding members of the Institute of Town Planners, India. Fayazuddin is seated fourth from left
Fayazuddin hands the keys to President of India Rajendra Prasad as he inaugurates the State Bank of Hyderabad building, 1956

In 1934, he returned to Hyderabad and took up a job as a town planner. He designed the master plan for the city of Bahawalpur.

His initial projects include various bungalows and residences, including his own residence Alhambra, Sayyid Naqi Bilgrami mansion, and the residence of Ali Yavar Jung.[6][7]

He was a founding member of the Institute Of Town Planners, India, and became its first president in 1951.[8][9] When the directorate of town planning was established, he became the Chief Town Planner, and later Director of Town Planning. He retired from the position in 1963.[5]

His major projects in Hyderabad include the State Bank of Hyderabad building (1952), Gandhi Bhavan (1956), and Ravindra Bharathi (1961). His last major project was the new building of the Salar Jung Museum, completed in 1968.[10]

List of works
Name Image Year Notes Ref
Alhambra Residence of the architect himself. Demolished in the 1990s [10]
Ali Yavar Jung mansion Residence of Ali Yavar Jung [10]
Sayyid Naqi Bilgrami mansion [10]
Sarathi Studios building 1936 Residence of Maharaja Kishen Pershad [7]
State Bank of Hyderabad building 1952 [10]
Gandhi Bhavan 1956 [5]
Maulana Azad Library 1960 [5]
Ravindra Bharathi 1961 [4]
Salar Jung Museum building 1968 [10]

References
  1. "Fayazuddin: the architect behind Ravindra Bharathi". The Hindu. 2015-02-09. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  2. "Architect Robert Stephens presents the Patrick Geddes reading room, and rediscovers the work of Hyderabad's town planner Mohammed Fayazuddin". The Hindu. 2019-01-22. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  3. "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2014)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs (India). 21 May 2014. pp. 37–72. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 September 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  4. "100 years of City College: Once prestigious, now forgotten". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  5. "The Leading Lights of ITPI: Their Mission and Profession over the Sixty Years" (PDF).
  6. Fayyazuddin, Muhammad. "Sayyid Naqi Bilgrami Mansion". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. "A house for Maharaja Kishen Pershad in Hyderabad". The Hindu. 2018-04-02. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  8. "Fayazuddin: the architect behind Ravindra Bharathi". The Hindu. 2015-02-09. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  9. "The Leading Lights of ITPI: Their Mission and Profession over the Sixty Years" (PDF).
  10. Khalidi, Omar (2009). A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India (PDF). pp. 181, 182–183, 185, 234, 238. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-03-13.
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