About this book

Conserving Architecture, edited by Kulbhushan Jain and published by AADI Centre, Ahmedabad, India, first published January 2017.

This substantial 335-page academic volume examines architectural conservation, heritage management, restoration and the relationship between historic buildings and contemporary development. It brings together multiple professional perspectives and case studies from India and abroad.

Subjects and projects discussed include heritage classification, conservation policy, Jaisalmer, Adalaj Stepwell, Chowmahalla Palace, St. Thomas Cathedral in Mumbai, historic palaces, temples and other significant architectural sites. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, architectural documentation and technical drawings.

Forewords by Maharaja Gajsingh and Lady Helen Hamlyn.

Condition: Cover shows light shelf and handling wear with minor surface rubbing. Copyright page and pages shown appear clean. No writing seen aside from title page inscription in pencil. Binding appears sound.

Perfect for architects, preservationists, architectural historians, conservation students, and collectors of books on Indian architecture and cultural heritage.

Keywords / Search Terms: Kulbhushan Jain, Conserving Architecture, Indian architecture, architectural conservation, historic preservation, heritage conservation, AADI Centre, India architecture.