India: Charles Correa, a renowned Indian architect, died on 17 June 2015 at the age of 84.
Correa designed structures in Toronto, Canada, Lisbon, Portugal and Boston, USA, but most of his projects were in India. His designs included low-cost apartments, office buildings, museums, churches, legislatures, new townships and scientific institutes.
"Correa's architectural marvels are widely cherished, reflecting his brilliance, innovative zeal and wonderful aesthetic sense," said prime minister Narendra Modi.