Situated among the hills of northern Algeria, a state of Arab Maghrib, lies the ruins of Djémila, also known as Cuicul, on a small mountain village at an altitude of…
Adaptive reuse is the process of reusing buildings for other purposes. It aims to preserve historical heritage while accommodating contemporary needs. Today, adaptive reuse is slowly trending. Jodhpur and Ahmedabad,…
Across the world, historic buildings today are not just mere marvels of architectural designs and styles, but also stand as the cultural identity of a place, city, or country. Each…
Puducherry, known for its leather, wood, metalcraft and architecture, has a deep-rooted history with the French. While walking on the streets of Puducherry, one will notice two different worlds. One…
World heritage sites are locations granted legal protection for their cultural and historical significance by an international treaty overseen by UNESCO. The evaluation of the locations states that “cultural and…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Heritage is our carried legacy from the past. It is what we live with in the present, and what we pass on to the upcoming generations.…
Nestled deep within the breathtaking yet harsh terrain of Afghanistan’s Ghor Province, the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam stand as a silent witness to a once-thriving civilization. Rising proudly…
The word ‘history’ finds its etymology in Greek, Latin, and French. In Greek, it derives from “histor,” meaning a ‘learnt, wise man,’ and “historein,” which translates to ‘learning by inquiry’…
Having existed for thousands of years, Vastu Shastra is a sophisticated Indian art of construction and designing buildings, as well as the areas around them. It stems from Hindu philosophy…
The 1800s: The British ruled India for over 200 years, during which time the country saw many new structures built and many existing ones transformed for various reasons. The fabric…
Revitalizing an old structure, Hridayam embodies the name, preserving the heart and soul of the building while creating a space in the hearts of the people who use the space.…
The digital revolution in studying and capturing the historical arts and architecture can answer questions and curiosities associated with design philosophies, elements, and architectural principles. It enabled architects to know…