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INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE IN INDEPENDENT INDIA

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted the arts and culture sector around the world. There is a severe research gap in studies for the knowledge of heritage with regards to the pandemic. The aim of this research paper is to understand the eff..

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Jul 2022

Health Care Architecture

Architecture is an artistic field that creates a spatial system in a specific social context, with a distinct identity, the causes and effects of which are still unclear. To embed architecture with spatial identity, it should have a social dimension...

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Jun 2022

Hospitality

Traditional knowledge systems have evolved from the experiences of communities. They have the mechanism to cater socially and are ecologically responsive and disaster-resilient lifestyles. In mountain ecosystems like Garhwal in Uttarakhand, the natur..

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May 2022

Brilliance

In the wake of urbanization, many buildings face demolition even before completing their service life. This phenomenon results in the loss of valuable architectural heritage in many historical cities worldwide, such as is also in Pune. Refurbishing u..

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Apr 2022

Reimagining Design Distinction Inspiring, Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Design

Mithila art is the traditional wall decoration art form originating from the centuries-old Mithila kingdom. It consists of vivid colours, repeating patterns, exaggerated side profiles, floral patterns, birds, animals and other mythological figures. T..

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Mar 2022

Realigning with the objectives of Education

A city is an area where a large population resides and is governed by a mayor and councillors. The population of a city is generally determined by the vibrancy of its economic activity and increases in proportion to the same. The growing population c..

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