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Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah: Of Qawwalis and Mannats

August 30, 2016September 5, 2016

One of the oldest places in Delhi is the ?dargah? (shrine) of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya,the famous 14th century sufi saint (1238-1325 A.D), in West Nizamuddin …

Built Heritage, Community, Discover, Heritage, Travellers

Discover the magical Yuyuan astrological village in rural China

August 30, 2016October 1, 2017

When we talk about built heritage, the country of China is second to no one in richness, abundance, and diversity. From the Great Wall to …

Built Heritage, Community, Conservation, Restoration

The Queenslander: Architecture adapted to climate

August 29, 2016September 5, 2016

A modern take on the Queenslander architectural style was recently awarded Brisbane?s House of the Year. What is so special about this architectural style? Australia?s …

Best of 2016, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program

Schengen: The wine-making village whose secret lies in its name

August 29, 2016September 6, 2018

?The suppression of internal borders of the European Union is recognition that all the citizens of the states concerned belong to the same space, that …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage

Naviglio: Uncovering Milan?s Water Canal Map

August 29, 2016September 5, 2016

Have you ever thought of Milan as a city of water? Five large water canals, or as they are known as?naviglis locally, flow across Milan. …

Built Heritage, Community, Heritage, Sports, Traditions

Australia’s Pride: The Melbourne Cricket Ground

August 27, 2016October 9, 2016

The story of the MCG starts with the formation of the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1838. The club moved its home ground to its current …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Discover, Public Spaces, Traditions, Travellers

The Thought Stirring Pyramids of Egypt

August 23, 2016October 9, 2016

The pyramid has always evoked a sense of mystery and enchantment for ages from the time of their construction. Egyptians referred to it as ?mir? …

Built Heritage, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions, Uncategorized, Urban

The Macedonian Vernacular Architecture

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

Speaking of vernacular architecture in Macedonia, I get many different images in my head. As small country, one wouldn’t think we can have diversity of …

Built Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions, Urban

Vernacular Architecture in the Mid-West United States

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

Many people would ask what is different about vernacular architecture compared to regular architecture, I know I did. I found it especially challenging to talk …