Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur (once called Patan) at the center of the Kathmandu Valley bears witness to the political authority and civic life of the Malla rulers who controlled…
Heritage is a singular word with a kaleidoscopic image. It is a word that brings images of ancient monuments, places, life, and culture to a person’s mind. According to UNESCO,…
Nestled in the heart of Patagonia, Argentina, lies a site of global significance, Peninsula Valdes. Extending over 100 kilometers eastward into the South Atlantic Ocean, and covering an area of…
Brinda Somaya: Works and Continuities, edited by Ruturaj Parikh, offers the viewer an unusual and all-encompassing opportunity to explore one of contemporary India’s most eminent architects. Somaya’s architectural heritage rests…
Campa Baodi, a historic stepwell in Indore, is a fine example of Indian traditional water conservation methods. Although less popular compared to other step wells, it is of tremendous historical…
Archaeology is a way to unravel the mysteries of the past. It is a study to understand human history and its significance by unearthing materials and recovering them. In simpler…
We cannot imagine the world without water. And still, we do not take any steps to preserve it, ensuring its quality. Water conservation has been an essential aspect of survival…
The M’Zab Valley, lying in the northern part of the Algerian Sahara, Africa was recognized as a World Heritage in 1982 by UNESCO for its feature of unique urban planning,…
Preserving our historical architecture isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s about safeguarding the very essence of our culture and heritage and an investment in our future. However, the need…
When a disaster hits hard, the entire world shatters—crumbled houses, vanished roads, and lives torn apart. Yet amidst the entire chaos, architecture still stands as an unsung healer. It doesn’t…
Step temples in India offer a delightful amalgamation of creative architectural design, spiritual relevance, and ecological water management. An unusual type of construction, Step Temples in India, incorporate step wells…
Adaptive reuse refers to when an existing building is either renovated or repurposed to preserve the historic style or architecture or sustainability. As the term suggested, the building is adaptive…