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Mandala House, Blantyre: Malawi Vernacular Structure

August 17, 2016September 2, 2016

Malawi has a number of historical buildings of interest that can be categorized under built heritage. In Blantyre we have the church Saint Michael and …

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I Casoni: Vernacular Architecture in the Venetian Lagoon

August 17, 2016February 1, 2017

What is vernacular architecture? What are its characteristics? Are there examples of vernacular architecture in Italy? Vernacular architecture is a specific kind of architecture. Ronald …

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Mesmerizing charm of the Senigallia Ercolani porticos

August 17, 2016September 2, 2016

When it comes to talk about people and communities, built vernacular heritage is centrally entailed within a culture?s or a population?s architectural representation and manifestation. …

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?Malgudi?ng My Way Through Architecture: Understanding Vernacular Architecture in Bengaluru

August 16, 2016April 19, 2019

?The?mother art is architecture. Without architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization?. ?~ Frank Lloyd Wright ? For the common …

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Wealden Hall Houses: The Medieval Vernacular Heritage of Britain

August 15, 2016September 2, 2016

?Vernacular architecture? is a term used to encapsulate utilitarian and domestic buildings constructed using locally- sourced materials. Traditional heritage sites including buildings (#builtheritage) often feature …

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A Glimpse into Zambia’s Dying Cultural Heritage of Vernacular Architecture

August 11, 2016August 13, 2016

When we go?back into Zambia?s history, we learn that between?the 1600s to 1900s, Zambia was at a convergence point of the popular Bantu migrations from …

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Ghevar: Wicked Blessings in Sweet

August 5, 2016August 6, 2016

The monsoon delight?ghevar, its flavour, varieties and its widespread alliance with the Teej festival. Sweets and delicacies are made to celebrate occasions?and?festivals, and certain delicacies …

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Sohbat: The Pashtun dish that brings people together

August 5, 2016September 24, 2017

Sohbat is a popular traditional dish of?this region, comprising of desi chicken curry and chappatis, and garnished with fresh salad or chicken pieces. Dera Ismail …

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Does Sardinian food hold the key to longevity?

August 5, 2016May 22, 2018

Food is a strong element of cultural identity and in Sardinia, Italy, one of the main causes of longevity. Food is considered an element that …