Mohammed Fayazuddin

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

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

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.

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]