Docomomo Journal Highlights Somaya Sampat’s Work on IIM Ahmedabad
Discusses the approach to conservation, honoring Louis Kahn’s legacy, and the restoration methods used for the important buildings.
The DOCOmomo journal is a scholarly journal dedicated to the preservation, study, and promotion of modern architecture and design. The journal features articles on the history, conservation, and ongoing challenges related to modernist buildings, structures, and urban environments. It provides a platform for researchers, architects, and preservationists to explore the significance of modernist architecture and share knowledge on how to maintain and protect these cultural landmarks for future generations.
Somaya Sampat was featured in an article by the journal for the restoration work done on Louis Kahn’s buildings at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). It is seen as a landmark effort in conserving 20th-century architecture in India and serves as a model for similar projects elsewhere.
Read the full article here: https://docomomojournal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/311/119
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