Old Parliament vs New Parliament: 10 Differences

19 SEP, 2023 Sushim Mukul

OLD TO NEW

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INCREASED SEATING

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NO CENTRAL HALL

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Interior Theme

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TECH INTEGRATION

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COMMITTEE ROOMS UPGRADE

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space for press

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enhanced accessibility

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EARTHQUAKE RESILIENT

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sustainAbility

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scale and structure

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