As cities evolve through urbanization, historical buildings serve as cultural identities that carry fragments of collective memories across generations. Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata, through art deco structures,…
Cultural heritage, recognised as a crucial storage of human history and civilisation, holds immense academic value and profound cultural significance. The protection and transmission of cultural heritage are essential for…
The fundamental tenet of traditional approaches to cultural heritage conservation is that all forms of cultural heritage ought to be preserved for as long as possible. This is primarily founded…
Fontainhas, often called the Latin Quarters of Goa, nestled in Panaji, Goa, stands as a living testament to the Portuguese influence that once shaped and influenced the landscapes of Goa.…
Heritage/ Traditional Architecture Heritage architecture means old buildings or structures that are important to a country’s history or culture and need to be protected. It carries the construction techniques, lifestyles,…
Architecture is more than the construction of spaces; it is a means through which societies record their history, values, and identity. They are the material forms of human existence, and…
Architectural criticism has long served as a mirror and a compass for the built environment, reflecting societal values while guiding future design directions. From the eloquent prose of 19th-century commentators to…
Nestled beneath the renowned Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam near Mysuru, the Brindavan Garden has long been lauded as a masterpiece of landscape artistry, rich horticulture, and the visionary engineering…
What is Copper Patina? Patina is the end product of a metal (such as copper, bronze, brass, or similar metals and alloys) undergoing a natural oxidation process due to exposure…
Cultural Heritage The Surrounding Around consists of many elements and through its placement and their sense of place, it folds a beautiful story answering why, where, and how it is…
In recent years, there has been a trend of conversion – from offices to residential, or demolishing historic buildings into commercial towers. However, the residents who reside in metropolises, around…
In architecture and building conservation, adaptive reuse is a strategy that rethinks and proposes methods to counteract the ageing process and deterioration of old and historic structures. The value and…