Since the beginning of life, food, shelter, and clothes have been the most essential things for humans. With time the type of shelters have changed for them. From living in…
Importance of Heritage Structures Heritage structures are those historic structures that have withstood the test of time, despite disasters and tell the story of the architectural facts, histories, and glorious…
Europe is famous for its rich history, its architecture, as well as its beautiful squares, inviting cafes, statues, a town hall or an iconic church. Central plazas and public squares…
The courage and gallantry of the Marathas, as portrayed in Tanhaji, were flawlessly portrayed and showcased in the architecture and districts of Maharashtra during that period. The film’s universe included…
Origin and Importance | Raigad Fort Raigad Fort (18.2347°N, 73.4464°E) is a hill fort that served as the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the most illustrious Maratha sovereign. The fort…
A triumphal arch is a free-standing monumental structure that has the shape of an archway with one or more arched passageways, it spans a road and in its simplest form,…
India is a country with diverse cultures, traditions, and architectural styles. Like no other country in the world, India boasts heterogeneity from caves to conventional residential dwellings to skyscrapers. Each…
More than just history, heritage conservation aims at preserving the characteristic elements of a cultural resource to retain its heritage value and extend its life. Traditional conservation practices focus on…
“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness”. Frank O Gehry’s idea of timelessness resonates in the form of heritage and historical buildings. These buildings open…
If you had to boil Indian architecture down to a single word, what would it be? Elegant? Complex? Showy? Grand? Weird? Well, it sure is all of this and more. From the…
What kind of life was there in ancient times? How were building techniques used? These questions have always been intriguing. At the same time, even if we do not know…
Venice as a Cultural Heritage Ah! The city of Venice. With its romantic gondolas, floating buildings, and background music, how can someone not love it? Looking around and reading this…
