The National Fisheries Development Board, located in Hyderabad, India, is the headquarters of India's national fisheries and aquaculture industry. The building itself is notable as a unique example of mimetic or novelty architecture, being designed in the shape of a gigantic fish.[1][2][3] Although Hyderabad is an inland city in Telangana, a landlocked state, Hyderabad is the location of the head of India's fisheries department, partly due to the state of Telangana including the majority of catchment area of major rivers such as the Godavari and Krishna.
| National Fisheries Development Board | |
|---|---|
| Native names | |
 National Fisheries Development Board building, 22 September 2012 | |
| Location | PV Narasimha Rao Expressway, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Built | 2012 |
| Architect | Central Public Works Department of India |
| Architectural style(s) | Novelty |
The building's unique appearance has led to mixed reactions from the public. Many Hyderabad residents view the building positively due to its unique and instantly recognizable design. However, others criticize the building for its usage of mimetic architecture, considering it a folly. Additionally, some have criticized the execution of the design of the fish itself, describing it as "unfortunate" or comparing it to "a shark that has swallowed a blimp." In extreme cases, it has even been referred to as an eyesore.[4]
References
edit- ^ Adams, Cathy (2018-01-28). "Mimetic architecture: Why does this building look like a fish?". CNN. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Adams, William Lee (2012-11-05). "National Fisheries Development Board Building | 15 Buildings That Don't Look Like Buildings". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "National Fisheries Development Board". nfdb.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Adams, William Lee (2012-11-05). "National Fisheries Development Board Building | 15 Buildings That Don't Look Like Buildings". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2023-04-24.