Chandigarh, Nov. 30 -- Architect Shivdatt Sharma was conferred the insignia of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India at the Residence of France. The prestigious French honour came in recognition of his exceptional contribution to modern architecture, his lifelong engagement with Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier's legacy, and his role in strengthening the cultural dialogue between France and India.

A self-taught architect, Shivdatt Sharma began his career in Chandigarh at a defining moment in the city's history. Identified early on for his gifted hand and sensitivity to form, he joined the team of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, taking ...