Is gentrification an inevitable consequence of heritage conservation? A seemingly common pattern amongst historic cities and neighbourhoods is the following of gentrification to heritage conservation initiatives. Gentrification is often not…
Film is full of wonders and the screen is much more than just a medium for supporting narration nowadays. This in a nutshell is what ‘Barcelona,’ the amazing film shot…
Historical resources are constantly in danger, either because of unfavorable environmental factors or human activities. Ensuring its preservation needs to be an integral aspect of governmental strategies consistently, particularly in…
India is a land with diverse natural landscapes of shocking biodiversity with many national parks and wetlands. From the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the thick vegetated Western Ghats,…
Nestled along the rugged coastline of Normandy, France, Mont Saint-Michel stands as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural prowess. Its silhouette, crowned by the majestic abbey, has captivated travellers…
The European Award for Architectural Heritage Intervention is a distinguished biannual award given to remarkable projects in the field of architectural conservation and interventions among European Countries. Launched in 2013…
Introduction: Balancing economic development with heritage preservation is a task for architects and urban planners. As we all know, nowadays, the appreciation of heritages is merely an aesthetic consciousness rather…
Over the past decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and diversification to become one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in the world. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) tourism i.e.…
The Yan Nan Yuan, a building that ties together the strands of royal lineage and cultural value, is a historical gem located in the center of Peking University. This case…
The “Lady in Red” a mysterious painting restored by the British art historian “Varnish” is a traditionally…
Urban development sometimes means demolishing old buildings to make way for new ones. The HEITO 1909 project designed by ECG International Landscape Consultants, a Taiwanese landscape architecture firm, showcases that…
A spatial phenomenon, experiential manifestation, an antediluvian connection that has evolved with humans throughout the time. That is what architecture is. Architecture’s relationship with the humans has been fundamental, pervasive…