Canal Guest House, 1940s
Location : Sham Nath Marg
Patron : Haryana Irrigation Department
Canal guest house of the Haryana Irrigation Department is situated at Sham Nath Marg, renamed from Alipore Road, which once used to be one of the most exclusive addresses. Many Princes established their residences here, specially the ones who weren't offered land near the India Gate circle. The Building under care of the Haryana Government, suggests itself being built in a similar time as of the Palatial Bungalows, having intricate jaalis and a stepped parapet. The staircases clearly showcase an Art Deco influence in the form of sweeping curves, an unbroken horizontal brick parapet and a wooden handrail, especially the double sided staircase displaying flamboyance of the style. The handrail on either side terminates on a post placed on the extended first step.
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Image Copyrights : Deco In Delhi Acknowledgements : Engineers and staff at Canal Guest House, Haryana Irrigation Department References: Sumanta Bhowmick, 'Princely Palaces'
Staircases
Staircases under Art Deco showcase simple clean flights, soffits which smoothly curve towards the subsequent floor, forming a pivotal space in the buildings
Balcony Grills
Often seen casted in cement / metal are Jaalis (patterned perforations) with motifs and symbols, such as sun burst, swan or name initials of owners, adding to the ornamentation of the buildings.
Stepped Roof Profile
Roof outlines adhering to a stepped profile, corresponding to the mass of the building. Often seen as stepped, the highest elevation being in the centre and tapering to the outsides.