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Didi Contractor

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German-American architect

United StatesArchitectsLived 1929 to 2021 · aged 92
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Delia Narayan "Didi" Contractor was an American artist and builder. A self-taught architect, she is known for her work on the vernacular traditions in India, using adobe, bamboo and stone for materials.

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President Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Nari Shakti Puruskar to Didi Contractor in 2019President Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Nari Shakti Puruskar to Didi Contractor in 2019

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2019Nari Shakti Puraskar

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Delia Narayan "Didi" Contractor was an American artist and builder. A self-taught architect, she is known for her work on the vernacular traditions in India, using adobe, bamboo and stone for materials. She was a recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India's highest civilian award for recognising the achievements and contributions of women.

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Country
United States
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
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Lived 1929 to 2021 · aged 92
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7 languages

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