Friday, December 15, 2017

Sir Lakhaji Raj Vegetable Market RAJKOT





This vegetable market built just outside Raiya Naka gate was the first modern building built at that time outside of fort wall.  It was built in 1934 A.D. It catered to the population living in periphery of old town.  The building displays a fine example of steel truss supported on steel stanchions.   A noteworthy feature of this building is its spatial articulation of trussed roof on a curving plan.   This building is in a fine state and commands awe and respect of the masons and craftsmen of Rajkot.