Mohammed Fayazuddin

Mohammed Fayazuddin Nizami (22 September 1903 - 1977) was an Indian architect and town planner. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 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, he studied at the Sir J. J. School of Art and later went on to study at the Architectural Association School of Architecture.

Career Founding members of the Institute of Town Planners, India. Fayazuddin is seated fourth from left

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. 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. State Bank of Hyderabad building

1952 Gandhi Bhavan 1956 Maulana Azad Library

1960 Ravindra Bharathi

1961 Salar Jung Museum building

1968