Architects Under Big 3 #71 Shikha Swaroop
“BACKWARDS INTO THE FUTURE: A WALK THROUGH
5000 YEARS OF HISTORY”
Our cultural and
natural heritage is irreplaceable sources of both, life and inspiration. They
are our touchstones, our point of reference, and our identity.
My
interest in history peaked at an early age, while still at school. It was,
however, during my under-graduate degree in architecture that I truly began to
appreciate the true essence of culture and heritage. Having studied The History
of Architecture for over 6 semesters, my mind was captivated by the rich
architectural heritage, not just of India, but worldwide.
Being
a “big-city-girl,” I started losing touch of my country’s rich past. After
spending time travelling extensively throughout India, I was enchanted by the
vividness, from the grandeur of Islamic architecture, to the spirituality of
the temples to the humble houses of common man. Every brick had a story to
tell, if only one listens.
One
of my most insightful experiences was having worked with INTACH (Indian
National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) on a conservation project of one
of the British colonial areas. Indian history, as beautiful as it may be, was
marred with wars and foreign invasions. However, the study of the architecture
of the respective period has enlightened me into a more progressive way of
thinking.
Now
allow me to take you on a grand tour of India. Let’s walk backwards, through
over 5000years of history.
Shikha Swaroop
About Shikha:
Shikha was born on October 24th,
1992 in Orissa, India. She is still undergoing her under-graduate architectural
training in B.M.S. School of Architecture, Bangalore from 2011-2016. Currently
interning at Popo Danes Architect, Bali, she is working on publishing a book
for Popo Danes. In addition to this, she has undergone training with INTACH
(Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) on architectural
conservation and documentation (2013).
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