Author: Nillson Sten
Place: Sweden
Publisher: Lund University Press
Year: 1995
Pages: 132
ISBN: 91-7966-319-2
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Conservation
Keyword: Urban Conservation, Urban planning, Living Architecture, Urban Environment, Cultural Heritage, Historical Buildings
Shelf: C1R4
Accession No: B1123
Contents: Ahmedabad- a city and its conservation by Kulbhushan Jain, Conservation in Lucknow by Rosie Llewellyn-Jones, Jaisalmer and the effects of tourism by Kulbhushan Jain, Jodhpur and its water sources by Minakshi & Kulbhushan Jain, Jaipur- reflections of a celestial order by Sten Nilsson, Hyderabad and the future of Lad Bazaar by S. P. Shorey, Nawabi architecture in Junagadh by Ravindra Vasavada, Tranquebar by Hans Munk Hansen, Pune Cantonment by Foy Nissen, The Cities of Delhi by Narayani Gupta
Abstract: The conservation of living architecture and urban environments in India is a relatively recent concern, despite the country’s long history of preserving archaeological sites and historical buildings. The essays in this book focus on ten diverse regions, illustrating the challenges of preserving both large and small-scale environments, from metropolitan areas to provincial cities. These studies explore various contexts, such as the water supply system in Jodhpur and the refurbishment of Lad Bazaar in Hyderabad, highlighting the impact of modernisation on heritage sites, as seen in Jaisalmer. The book also reviews Western influences on Indian planning and architecture, noting figures like Lord Curzon and urban sociologist Patrick Geddes. These European elements have been integrated into India’s rich cultural heritage, influencing cities like Pune and New Delhi. The authors, including historians, architects, and art historians from both India and Europe, share a common belief in the value of learning from past architecture. The essays are complemented by original drawings, maps, and historical photographs, many sourced from archives. This project was supported by grants from Swedish and Royal societies, and several seminars contributed to its development.