Mohammed Fayazuddin

Mohammed Fayazuddin Nizami (September 22, 1903 - 1977) was an Indian architect and town planner. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1977.

Born in Hyderabad, he studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art and Architectural Association School of Architecture. He returned to India in 1934 and started working for the government of Hyderabad State. His major projects in Hyderabad include the State Bank of Hyderabad building (1952), Gandhi Bhavan (1956), Ravindra Bharathi (1961), and the Salar Jung Museum building (1968).

Early life and education

Born into one of the noble families of Hyderabad. He was the second son of Nawab Muqayyaruddin. He had three brothers Afzaluddin, Naseeruddin & Yousufuddin. His brothers Afzaluddin and Yousufuddin were architects. After completing his early education. He studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art and later went on to study at the Architectural Association School of Architecture.

Career

In 1934, he returned to Hyderabad and took up a job as a town planner. He designed the master plan for the city of Bahawalpur.

His initial projects include various bungalows and residences, including his own residence Alhambra, Sayyid Naqi Bilgrami mansion, and the residence of Ali Yavar Jung.

He was a founding member of the Institute Of Town Planners, India, and became its first president in 1951. When the directorate of town planning was established, he became the Chief Town Planner, and later Director of Town Planning. He retired from the position in 1963.

His major projects in Hyderabad include the State Bank of Hyderabad building (1952), Gandhi Bhavan (1956), and Ravindra Bharathi (1961). His last major project was the new building of the Salar Jung Museum, completed in 1968.

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