Conservation Archives - Page 8 of 12

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 …

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 …

Built Heritage, Conservation

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, 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 …

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, 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, Conservation, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Urban

Delhi Shikargah: Medieval Architectural Hunting Lodge

August 18, 2016August 23, 2016

Delhi Shikargah, have seized to provide the pleasure, as built for. Once hunting places, they have now become a part of dilapidated residential zones. These …