Published on November 26, 2023 Ahmedabad: More than half a century ago, before television slowly killed them off, the walled city boasted of four cinema halls per square kilometre. That was the time little else was available as entertainment and the lure of large, wide screens dictated people's weekend schedules. Gaurang Vyas, a city-based lawyer, … Continue reading When mill city had 22 movie theatres, 4 cinema halls per sq km!
Heritage revival: Wooden mosque preserved in 3D
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
Testing timber of wooden architectural heritage of Gujarat
Published on April 12, 2023 AHMEDABAD: A team from the Centre for Heritage Conservation (CHC) at CEPT University has embarked on an 18-month project to document 60-odd wooden structures across the state both through drawings and 3D mapping techniques to put the state's architectural heritage on a global map. Prof Jigna Desai, centre head and … Continue reading Testing timber of wooden architectural heritage of Gujarat
Curating narratives from Ahmedabad
Published on February 26, 2021 Articles to commemorate Ahmedabad's Foundation Day Ahmedabad: One can marvel at the dragon-shaped wooden supports at Harkunvar Shethani ni Haveli signifying the city’s trade links with the East, or the cherubic figurines from the British Raj on several houses in Khadia –but what symbolizes Amdavad? The city, which will turn … Continue reading Curating narratives from Ahmedabad
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