Abstract

Bhai Ram Singh, an Indian-origin carpenter-turned-architect, designed Indian traditional craft-inspired carved furniture and interiors before graduating in building design during the Indo-Saracenic period during the later part of nineteenth-century colonial India. His works reflect the use of geometrical proportions derived from his traditional knowledge of carpentry. The iconic building of the Khalsa College, Amritsar, in India, is one of the best-known works by Bhai Ram Singh. The chosen building reflects his signature architectural style and is a representative work of Bhai Ram Singh. This study presents a geometrical analysis of Khalsa College, which is a significant visual marker and an iconic building for the city of Amritsar and the state of Punjab. The study aims to analyze the underlying geometry in the design of this well-proportioned building. The research is conducted through the primary study and architectural documentation of the Khalsa College building. This study will be significant in understanding the design approach through geometric proportions in the works of Bhai Ram Singh.