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Built Heritage, Heritage, Religious, Student Program

Bhujio Kotho – The Vernacular Pride of Gujarat’s

September 3, 2016September 6, 2018

The vernacular traditional buildings constitute a major section of heritage in India. These highlight the empirical knowledge of the materials used and construction techniques. Moreover, …

Edinburgh, view from the Castle by Giulia Falovo

Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories, Urban, World Heritage Sites

The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh:a balance most desirable

September 3, 2016November 14, 2016

Edinburgh, the?capital of Scotland since 1437, is one of the most visited cities in the United Kingdom. Stunning sceneries, well-preserved historic architecture, and a thrilling …

Built Heritage, Conservation

The Bangalore Palace: A European-Classical Marvel

September 1, 2016April 19, 2019

In an era (the late 18th century) when the other cities such as?Madras (now Chennai) and Hyderabad, stuck to the Indo-Sarcenic style architecture for public …

Built Heritage, Community, Conservation, Religious

Dharmarajika: The Great Stupa of Taxila

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016

The Dharmarajika stupa was constructed in 2nd century A.D., part of the eight shrines built in 3rd century B.C by Emperor Ashoka. Among the six …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Traditions, World Heritage Sites

Manifestation of Vernacular Architecture in South Indian Temples

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016

Temples in South India The glorious history of Tamilnadu temple and shrines manifests the architectural brilliance of the bygone centuries. Exotic creative skills and construction …

Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Religious, Traditions

Rome’s great Mosque: A symbol of cultural integration

August 31, 2016October 1, 2017

The Italian capital is known as one of the greatest open air museums in the world. The continuous conservation of archaeological sites, dramatic monuments and …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Itineraries, Student Program

Transnational Vernacular Heritage- Caravanserais Along the Silk Road!

August 31, 2016September 5, 2016

What?s vernacular architecture? Usually while talking about vernacular, we often refer to simple buildings, architecture adapted to the needs of community and constructed from local …

Best From Our Students, Best of 2016, Built Heritage, Conservation

Porticoes of Bologna: Arches With 1,000 Years of History

August 30, 2016October 7, 2017

Have you ever been caught by the rain with no umbrella and hoped for a shelter to keep your shoes dry and shiny? People living …

Best of 2016, Built Heritage, Conservation

The train awaits you at Australia’s first station

August 30, 2016December 31, 2016

Flinders Street Station is the oldest train station in Australia, and still the centre of the Melbourne?s metropolitan rail network. The station, with its iconic …