Strokes that connect
By: Subramanian, Swathy
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Publisher: Mumbai The Indian Institute of Architects 2023Edition: Vol.88(1), Jan.Description: 88-92p.Subject(s): ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)Online resources: Click here
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Journal of the Indian institute of architects :(JIIA)Summary: When you enjoy and do live sketches at various places of
historical significance, you naturally develop a deep connection
with the building and the context. Being a heritage conservation
architect, I often travel and go to places and monuments of
historical significance. It gives me great joy to do live sketches at
historical sites while sitting quietly in the grounds and capturing
the spirit of the places. It gives a deep understanding of the
stylistic features, scale, proportion, materials, and techniques.
After working on the UNESCO world heritage nomination dossier
for "Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas," I've developed a strong
interest in Indian temple architecture. Because of that, I recently
visited the spectacular cultural landscapes of "the Chalukyas" in
Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. The spiritual visit to the land of
the Cholas was also memorable. Capturing the scale broadens
one's understanding of the rich Dravidian temple architecture.
The sketches also cover buildings we restore at the INTACH
Bengaluru chapter, such as the Fort High School. A conservation
architect often sees more structural defects in buildings than
aesthetic ones. I use my travels to nurture my understanding of
Indian architecture and our deeply rooted traditions, which are
very valuable.
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When you enjoy and do live sketches at various places of
historical significance, you naturally develop a deep connection
with the building and the context. Being a heritage conservation
architect, I often travel and go to places and monuments of
historical significance. It gives me great joy to do live sketches at
historical sites while sitting quietly in the grounds and capturing
the spirit of the places. It gives a deep understanding of the
stylistic features, scale, proportion, materials, and techniques.
After working on the UNESCO world heritage nomination dossier
for "Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas," I've developed a strong
interest in Indian temple architecture. Because of that, I recently
visited the spectacular cultural landscapes of "the Chalukyas" in
Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. The spiritual visit to the land of
the Cholas was also memorable. Capturing the scale broadens
one's understanding of the rich Dravidian temple architecture.
The sketches also cover buildings we restore at the INTACH
Bengaluru chapter, such as the Fort High School. A conservation
architect often sees more structural defects in buildings than
aesthetic ones. I use my travels to nurture my understanding of
Indian architecture and our deeply rooted traditions, which are
very valuable.
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