POPPO PINGEL : Auroville Architects Monograph Series Work tree The inner four petals of

The inner four petals of the Mother’s symbol represent the four aspects of the personalities of The Mother: Wisdom

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crystal-like sound attracts the ear of the child and adult alike

his dream of traveling the whole length and breadth of the world remains unfulfilled until he meets… a ladybird

POPPO PINGEL : Auroville Architects Monograph Series Work tree The inner four petals ofPoppo (Reinhold) Pingel born in Westphalia, Germany, has been working and living in Auroville, South India, since 1970. This first major monograph of Poppos work spans his career till sate and the influences that formed him and continue to do so, as well as his contribution to Auroville. Highly personal in his approach, his architecture challenges the senses with its rustic quality while responding to the climate, landscape and culture of the place.