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This lecture discusses the emergence of Critical Regionalism as a response to the limitations of Modernism and the homogenizing impact of global architecture. By the late 1960s and 70s, modern buildings were criticized for being placeless and disconnected from local culture, climate, and identity. Critical Regionalism proposes a balanced approach combining the rational principles of modernism with sensitivity to local traditions, materials, climate, and socio-cultural context. The term was developed through the writings of Alexander Tzonis, Liane Lefaivre, and Kenneth Frampton. The lecture highlights how architects such as Charles Correa, B.V. Doshi, Raj Rewal, Geoffrey Bawa, Minnette de Silva, and others developed regionally rooted yet modern architectural languages, especially in India and South Asia. Emphasis is placed on climate responsiveness, local materials, ecological sensitivity, and cultural appropriateness. Through examples like Sangath (Ahmedabad), Jodhpur University, and other works, the session explains how architecture can be modern yet meaningful, sustainable, and deeply connected to place.