The Triad relationship between nature, culture and human settlements is a great point of study in understanding the growth and development of human societies. Its place in an Indian context…
Jewellery is a craft that celebrates heritage and architecture shelters it. India is a cradle of crafts where craft intertwines with culture and produces timeless products. One such craft thriving…
“Cultural heritage does not end with monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants.” UNESCO Convention…
Barcelona’s Architectural Triumph UNESCO or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is an organisation whose sole role is to promote peace through the arts. So when it talks…
Anything can have its identity enhanced by branding, which is a potent tool. This identity can take many different shapes and contain distinctive values that are representative of heritage. Many…
The Aït Benhaddou Kasbah is located near the foothills of the High Atlas mountains in the rugged terrain of Morocco. This ancient fortified village showcases the rich cultural heritage of…
Reigning as the glory of Karnataka, The Sacred Esembles of Hoysalas have been listed as India’s 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site. Classifying to its status, the structures preserve and immortalize…
Gingee Fort (Senji Fort), is an unfamiliar fortification belonging to the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu. In 1921, the fort was declared a national monument. It was given titles such…
‘Form follows Function’ The museological institution has long been a subject of ongoing controversy and debate among professionals across various disciplines. While a significant number of people view the museum…
The old buildings that have been left unused, may it be any abandoned building or historical relic, the process to breathe life into them, reinvent nature, and repurpose a building,…
In the remote town of Nachiarkoil, Tamil Nadu, India, a timeless craft lights amidst the echoes of ancient traditions and cultural richness. The Nachiarkoil lamp craft, known for its intricate…
When asked the question ‘What is vernacular architecture?’, there will be varying answers. And most of them are likely to be right. There is no set definition for what might…