Published on November 21, 2023 AHMEDABAD: In India's first Unesco World Heritage City, renowned for its stunning stone mosques, a charming mosque near Tankshal ni Pol is drawing the attention of conservation architects. Constructed from timber, this rare Mughal-era structure has undergone significant restoration under the collaborative efforts of the Centre for Heritage Conservation (CHC) … Continue reading Heritage revival: Wooden mosque preserved in 3D
Why people are as important as places
Published on May 10, 2021 AHMEDABAD: As one thinks about Paris, the first thing that comes to mind is the Eiffel Tower, the imposing Colosseum beckons visitors in Rome and the Opera House is synonymous with Sydney’s identity internationally. It would be four years for the city to have received the coveted UNESCO World Heritage … Continue reading Why people are as important as places
96-year-old Kalupur clock tower gets new lease of life
Published on March 23, 2021 Ahmedabad: ‘Kalupur Tower,’ had lost its identity as a clock tower for the past few years as perhaps the only free-standing clock tower of the city was dilapidated and its mechanism had rusted. “There was a pleasant surprise for us when we heard the chimes every hour on Sunday for … Continue reading 96-year-old Kalupur clock tower gets new lease of life
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