Mohammed Fayazuddin

Mohammed Fayazuddin FRIBA
Born	(1903-09-22)22 September 1903
Died	1977 (aged 73–74)
Alma mater	Architectural Association School of Architecture
Occupation	Architect
Awards	Padma Shri (1977)

Mohammed Fayazuddin Nizami (22 September 1903 - 1977) was an Indian architect and town planner. ^{[1] [2]} He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1977. ^[3]

Born in Hyderabad, he studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai and Architectural Association School of Architecture, England. 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 and Yousufuddin. His brothers Afzaluddin and Yousufuddin were architects. After completing his early education at the City College, ^[4] he studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art and later went on to study at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. ^{[5] [6]}

Career

Founding members of the Institute of Town Planners, India. Fayazuddin is seated fourth from left

Fayazuddin hands the keys to President of India Rajendra Prasad as he inaugurates the State Bank of Hyderabad building, 1956

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

His initial projects include various bungalows and residences, including his own residence Alhambra, Sayyid Naqi Bilgrami mansion, and the residence of Ali Yavar Jung. ^{[7] [8]}

He was a founding member of the Institute Of Town Planners, India, and became its first president in 1951. ^{[1] [9]} 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. ^[6]

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. ^[10]

List of works

Name	Image	Year	Notes	Ref
Alhambra			Residence of the architect himself. Demolished in the 1990s	[10]
Ali Yavar Jung mansion			Residence of Ali Yavar Jung	[10]
Sayyid Naqi Bilgrami mansion				[10]
Sarathi Studios building		1936	Residence of Maharaja Kishen Pershad	[8]
State Bank of Hyderabad building		1952		[10]
Gandhi Bhavan		1956		[6]
Maulana Azad Library		1960		[6]
Ravindra Bharathi		1961		[5]
Salar Jung Museum building		1968		[10]

References

1. "Fayazuddin: the architect behind Ravindra Bharathi". The Hindu. 9 February 2015. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 10 June 2023.
2. "Architect Robert Stephens presents the Patrick Geddes reading room, and rediscovers the work of Hyderabad's town planner Mohammed Fayazuddin". The Hindu. 22 January 2019. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 10 June 2023.
3. "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2014)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs (India). 21 May 2014. pp. 37–72. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 September 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
4. Tiwari, Mayank (7 September 2021). "100 years of City College: Once prestigious, now forgotten". The New Indian Express . Retrieved 28 December 2024.
5. "100 years of City College: Once prestigious, now forgotten". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
6. "The Leading Lights of ITPI: Their Mission and Profession over the Sixty Years" (PDF).
7. Fayyazuddin, Muhammad (1946). "Sayyid Naqi Bilgrami Mansion" . Retrieved 16 July 2025.
8. "A house for Maharaja Kishen Pershad in Hyderabad". The Hindu. 2 April 2018. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 10 June 2023.
9. "The Leading Lights of ITPI: Their Mission and Profession over the Sixty Years" (PDF).
10. Khalidi, Omar (2009). A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India (PDF). pp. 181, 182–183, 185, 234, 238. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 March 2020.