The old Palace of Westminster, London, the seat of parliamentary government of the United Kingdom, was destroyed in a fire in 1834. Most of the palace burned to ashes, with…
The old yacht club, formerly known as the royal Bombay yacht club, was founded in 1846 in Colaba. It was initially envisioned to be one of the premiere gentlemen’s clubs…
Heritage and Public buildings – India, as a nation, consists of multilingual, multi-religions and multicultural populations. In India, terms such as diversity, secularism, democracy and customs are used indifferently. These…
The Saint Peters Basilica, located in Vatican City, Rome, is one of the most magnificent examples of renaissance architecture in the world. Built over the burial site of St. Peter,…
St Thomas Cathedral Church located in Mumbai is a magnificently designed heritage monument with a rich 300-year history and a tradition that is still dynamic and relevant today. Sir John Oxinden,…
Location: Paris, France Architects: Snøhetta and Chatillon architects Restoration: 2015-2021 Area: 3900m² Situated in the historic and vibrant city of Paris, Museé Carnavalet is the oldest Parisian Museum. It has…
Located amidst the thick forests of Magelang, Indonesia, is a huge building shaped like a ‘chicken’. Originally intended to look like a dove, this giant embellished structure is situated less…
The newly renovated condominium at Santa Monica’s iconic 101 Ocean Avenue tower offers unobstructed coastal views and retro-modern style living from its perch high above the Pacific Coastline. Project Name:…
Yet another marvel by Louis Khan is the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA). IIMA’s Vikram Sarabhai Library (VSL) was set up in 1962 and named after its founder, Dr.…
Restoration Architect, Historical buildings are some of the few available sources of information about people that existed long before us. It is fascinating that we can see and experience spaces…
Architectural Conservation in the ever-evolving and fast-changing world, conservation is what one brings back to the historical and cultural essence. It prevents one from losing one’s identity and preserves the…
An architectural project falling between the typology of restoration and redevelopment, the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court is an architectural and engineering marvel by Foster + Partners. Redeveloped from an…