Articles for Traditional Architecture

Saudi Arabia launches partnership with King Charles’s arts foundation
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Saudi Arabia launches partnership with King Charles’s arts foundation

The Independent  

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Virtual launch of Chamundi Hill development works under PRASHAD scheme by PM Modi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Virtual launch of Chamundi Hill development works under PRASHAD scheme by PM Modi

The Hindu  

Works on three projects under Central government schemes to shore up tourism in Mysuru was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the virtual mode, along with more than 50 such projects across the country, on Thursday. While Chamundeswari temple and the precincts at Chamundi Hills will be developed at a cost of ₹45.71 crore under PRASHAD scheme; Tonga Ride …

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Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’?
1 year ago

Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’?

Al Jazeera  

Pacific islands are looking to tradition to help address the climate crisis that threatens their existence. Colonna said France had watched with “great interest” last month when Australia offered Tuvalu a lifeline to help residents escape the rising seas and increased storms brought by climate change. Lola’s heavy rains, damaging winds and landslips intensified far more rapidly than local weather …

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Master of wood joints taps knowledge 7,000 years old
3 years, 6 months ago

Master of wood joints taps knowledge 7,000 years old

China Daily  

Mortise-and-tenon blocks add charm to an old-style Chinese structure designed by Liu Wenhui. Liu Wenhui spent more than eight years developing unique toy blocks using his mortise-and-tenon skills and promoting the toys in both domestic and overseas markets. Born into an ordinary family in Shanxi province, the 43-year-old Liu had shown great interest in traditional Chinese architecture since childhood, especially …

Chinese Liu Traditional Architecture Liu Wenhui Taps Knowledge Wood Joints
Master of wood joints taps knowledge 7,000 years old
3 years, 6 months ago

Master of wood joints taps knowledge 7,000 years old

China Daily  

Mortise-and-tenon blocks add charm to an old-style Chinese structure designed by Liu Wenhui. Liu Wenhui spent more than eight years developing unique toy blocks using his mortise-and-tenon skills and promoting the toys in both domestic and overseas markets. Born into an ordinary family in Shanxi province, the 43-year-old Liu had shown great interest in traditional Chinese architecture since childhood, especially …

Chinese Liu Traditional Architecture Liu Wenhui Taps Knowledge Wood Joints