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Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Urban

Dystopian Germania: The Nazi World Capital Seen Through Megalomaniac Architecture

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

?For the commission to do a great building, I would have sold my soul like Faust. Now I had found my Mephistopheles. He seemed no …

Best From Our Students, Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

When Britons Lived in Huts

September 7, 2016December 27, 2016

Many may think that the classic mud hut with a thatched roof is unique only to Africa, but let me break it to you that …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program

Fascist Style Architecture: The Esposizione Universale di Roma

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

The first half of the 20th century in Europe has been shaped by totalitarianism and fascism. The authoritarian regimes of Franco in Spain, Mussolini in …

Discover, Heritage, Memorial, Religious

A 200-year old temple in Rawalpindi is a school for special children

September 6, 2016October 15, 2016

Rawalpindi is situated on both sides of the Grand Trunk Road which is internationally famous for being connected to the Silk Route- a?historic network of …

Built Heritage, Cultural Identity, Heritage, Student Program

Exploring New Cultures: Greek Vernacular and Hotel Adonis

September 5, 2016December 19, 2017

In the world there are many different architectural styles that can astonish us not only with their shapes, but also with their materials, decorations, impact …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program

Bayt al-Kritliya (Gayer-Anderson Museum): Vernacular Heritage in Egypt

September 5, 2016September 5, 2016

The majority of scholars use the term ?Vernacular? when referring to the indigenous construction methodology (Oliver, 2006, p. 4). People attempt to design and construct …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, World Heritage Sites

Exploring New Cultures: Vernacular Heritage of Jaisalmer

September 3, 2016September 5, 2016

2150.9 Miles (3461.6 Kilometers)from Beirut, Lebanon to Jaisalmer, India ?with an approximate travel time of 4 hrs, 28 min; these cities stand out in contrast …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Urban

Haveli Nau Nihal Singh: Searching for Vernacular in Lahore

September 3, 2016September 5, 2016

Haveli Nau Nihal Singh is the best example of Sikh architecture in Lahore embellished with glass work, floral paintings and numerous hanging balconies.

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, …