One more Intl architect joins Amaravati race!

The contenders for the architect of the iconic buildings of Amaravati are in for a change after Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas has declined to participate in the competition. US-based architect Frank Gehry came on board in his place.

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Gehry along with British architect Norman Foster and Italian-British architect Richard Rogers are now be the contenders to build the Amaravati capital complex The winner chosen by Swiss Challenge bidding process will conceptualize and design the mega structure.

The government complex is a 42-floor complex will have 1.32 crore sq feet of built-up space and the state government is keen to complete the complex by 2018. The state government wants to show this complex as its achievement while they go for the next election.