Managing the Twentieth-Century Modern Heritage: Conservation and Management of Louis I Kahn Buildings at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

This article talks about the challenges faced by twentieth century modern heritage in terms of its awareness, its conservation and its heritage management by elaborating the case study of Conservation of Louis I Kahn buildings (Vikram Sarabhai Library, faculty blocks, classroom complex and dormitori...

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Published in:Journal of heritage management 2020-06, Vol.5 (1), p.43-70
Main Authors: Somaya, Brinda, Goiporia, Homeyar, Jharia, Ritika, Team, SNK Conservation
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Classrooms
Creativity
Cultural heritage
Interdisciplinary aspects
Morality
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Summary:This article talks about the challenges faced by twentieth century modern heritage in terms of its awareness, its conservation and its heritage management by elaborating the case study of Conservation of Louis I Kahn buildings (Vikram Sarabhai Library, faculty blocks, classroom complex and dormitories D1 to D18) at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A), Gujarat, India and its recently restored Vikram Sarabhai Library. Through this case study, it elaborates its conservation process, the interdisciplinary nature of heritage management, various management decisions that emerge at critical stages during the process of conservation of these buildings, thereby implementing creativity and innovative solutions while preserving the integrity of the structures.
ISSN:2455-9296
2456-4796
DOI:10.1177/2455929620924583