Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Naidu’s Vision Drives Plans for World-Class Amaravati Assembly Complex
Andhra Pradesh wants to build Amaravati into a major capital city.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is leading this vision.
Officials discussed plans for a new Legislative Assembly complex with Norman Foster + Partners.
The building would have room for 265 Assembly members and 110 Council members.
A special tower could let people see much of the Amaravati region.
Visitors may also be able to learn about democracy and lawmaking at an Experience Centre.
A Central Hall could bring Assembly and Council members together for important events.
The plans also include underground parking, gardens and better offices for legislators.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu envisions Amaravati as a world-class capital city.
The proposed Legislative Assembly complex is being designed with international architecture firm Norman Foster + Partners.
Plans provide capacity for 265 Legislative Assembly members and 110 Legislative Council members.
The complex may include a panoramic-view tower, an Experience Centre and a Central Hall.
The design is expected to include underground parking, green spaces and improved facilities for legislators.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar and representatives of Norman Foster + Partners.
- What
- They discussed plans for a new Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly complex in Amaravati.
- When
- The meeting and media briefing took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- At the State Secretariat, concerning the Amaravati capital region.
- Why
- To develop Amaravati as a world-class capital and create an Assembly complex meeting long-term requirements and international standards.
- Project
- Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly complex
- Planned Assembly capacity
- 265 members
- Planned Council capacity
- 110 members
- Design firm
- Norman Foster + Partners
- Proposed visitor feature
- An Experience Centre explaining the democratic system and legislative processes
- Proposed shared facility
- A Central Hall for Assembly and Council members during occasions such as the Governor’s address
- Environmental features
- Underground parking with green, garden-like space above it