Dialogues on Fragility Matters

Conservation and Heritage in Indian Cities

CRAFT – Center of Competence for Anti-Fragile Territories

13/03/2025, h. 10:00
Politecnico di Milano, Campus Leonardo, Edificio 29, Sala Riunioni
Piattaforma Teams

The seminar series “Dialogue on Fragility Matters: Conservation and Heritage in Indian Cities” will explore themes such as the challenges posed by megacity expansion in the architectural and urban fields, cultural exchange impacts on urban planning, the delicate interplay between architecture and heritage conservation, the pressing contemporary environmental challenges and the evolution of housing typologies.
The second appointment will delve into the complex challenges of heritage conservation in the face of rapid urbanization, examining how expanding cities reshape the preservation of cultural and architectural heritage. It will explore the impact of cultural exchanges on conservation practices, highlighting how global influences have shaped architecture, urban planning and heritage policies.

Relatori

The Fragility of Built Heritage in Indian Cities, The Use, Abuse and Misuse of a Cultural Legacy
A.G. Krishna Menon, Architect, Conservationist, INTACH Delhi Chapter

Unintentional Monuments, A view on Conservation of Modern Architecture in India
Jigna Desai, Architect, CEPT University, Ahmedabad

Discussant

Silvia Bodei – DAStU, Davide Del Curto – DAStU, Sylvie Dominique – Delhi University

Prossimi incontri

10/04/2025, h. 10:00
Dialogues on Fragility Matters: Environmental Analysis in Indian Urban Neighborhoods
Speaker: Tina Pujara, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee

20/05/2025, h. 10:00
Dialogues on Fragility Matters: Housing Typology Evolution in Indian Cities
Speaker: Vishwanath Kashikar, Architect, Associate Professor, Chair of Master in Housing Design, CEPT University

Responsabili

Pilar M. Guerrieri, Giulia Setti

Photo credits: Pilar M. Guerrieri