Tammany Hall, located in the northeast corner of Union Square Park in Manhattan, was built in 1929 to house the Democratic Party machine that significantly regulated New York State’s politics.…
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘heritage’ as ‘property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance, ‘valued things such as historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations, and ‘relating…
Given how callously humans use natural resources, Pandora’s box has been opened, resulting in the dangerous global warming predicament we are currently facing. We may thank Devanampiya for his proclamation…
Adaptive reuse protects architectural, social, cultural, and historical assets. When adaptive reuse is applied to heritage buildings, it preserves the structure and the original creators’ effort, skill, and passion. Communities,…
Adaptive reuse is when a building that is obsolete or unused, is restored and repurposed for a different purpose. For example, reusing a colonial villa into a modern-day cafe by…
We live in a world where we face a competitive environment. Architecture is one of the most competitive professions. Being an architect, it is important to keep learning new things…
The journal “Retention, not demolition: how heritage thinking can inform carbon reduction” by Hannah Baker, Alice Moncaster, Hilde Remøy, Sara Wilkinson focuses on the two most commonly cited benefits of…
Introduction In very basic terms, historical and architectural preservation is associated with the act of restoring, conserving, and managing changes of a particular heritage. It is a process that ensures…
Restoring physical fabrics of historic structures must not just ensure the accurate imitation of its aesthetic appearance but also protect the cultural integration of communities and the creation of sustainable…
Heritage Monuments in India India has a rich culture and rich heritage to boast of that features a storehouse of archaeological assets and mind-blowing monuments. Indian architecture embodies a multitude…
Architecture is not only the art of designing and construction but also a reflection of the time, society, culture, thoughts, and beliefs of and about the user. With time, it…
“Old ideas can sometimes use new buildings; New ideas must always use old buildings “– Jane Jacobs. Adelaide, one of South Australia’s major cities, holds many stories. Some new, some…